City of Westminster have come back and their document on ‘Inclusive Design and Access’ is very comprehensive and advocates that: ‘inclusive environments benefit everyone and most of us will experience some form of disability at some stage in our lives. Those who are travelling with small children or are carrying luggage or heavy shopping will all benefit..‘…
I’ve had a busy Easter and am pleased to report that there are two new venues worthy of 3 Blue Badge Style ‘Ticks’ – Murano restaurant in Mayfair and The Zetter Hotel & Town House in Clerkenwell. Also had an exciting time in Shoreditch with Lieutenant No.1 – not a disabled toilet to be found.…
Last Saturday I had to go solo to a comedy gig at The Soho Theatre , Dean St., (don’t worry I did meet Lieutenant No.1 in the bar). I went to see Brett Goldstein in his show ‘Brett Goldstein: Grew Up In A Strip Club’. I missed him last year at The Edinburgh Festival and he has since had great reviews…
I have been meaning to go to The Cinnamon Club restaurant for a number of years. Primarily because it’s one of the few restaurants that have been consistently recommended to me in Victoria, London. It serves modern Indian cuisine and I’ve never been too keen ever since I had a really hot curry in Brick Lane. I arranged to…
As promised here is the full story of my visit to see Nick Lowe at The Leicester Square Theatre. Nick Lowe was my neighbour for a number of years, he would often play his music at full blast to make sure it sounded good in the listening environment of his fans i.e. at home!! So…
A new video is on YouTube filmed by The American Lieutenant. It’s me and a ‘stair climber’ going to see Nick Lowe in concert at The Leicester Square Theatre. Full story to follow, it was definitely a ‘cool’ experience.
For too many years to mention I have been going to my hairdressers Laurel S , just over Richmond Bridge on Richmond Road. During the ‘many years’ my needs have changed and no matter what, they have been able to accommodate me. A testament to any hairdresser is their turnover in staff and at Laurel S this is very…
I have been to The English National Opera many times, each time has been an event and since it was re-furbished it has been very accessible. I have only ever sat in a Stalls Box since being in a wheelchair so I was a little worried when I was told I was going to see…
Book a Table asked me to write on their Blog so I am now officially published.! Off fishing for Marlin in the Thames now!!??