Update Sept 2015: Ossenberg are now distributed through Mobility Choices in the UK or direct from their website. See this link . I have extolled the virtues of Kowsky crutches in previous posts as they are quiet and look good (as long as you don’t make them over colourful!). Now there is an alternative and…
Kitchen W8 (and the Abingdon previously), has been a favourite of mine for many years as it is easy to get into and the disabled toilet is good, albeit on the lower level. There are a few steps to the top part of the restaurant. I’ve always loved it as a stylish venue to take…
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I and Lieutenant Commander Amanda attended a friends wedding at Botleys Mansion near Chertsey in Surrey and while we were there I decided to check out the disabled facilities. This is a very grand old building but the owners have managed to install a lift and a disabled WC on the ground floor. The large…
American Lieutenant’s report on access and facilities available at the Hilton Hotel in Cobham, Surrey. The Hilton Hotel at Cobham, Surrey has four disabled rooms all located on the ground floor. I only viewed one of the rooms which I thought was very well equipped. It had twin beds with plenty of room for manoeuvring…
I used to go to The Victoria in Sheen regularly as it was close to the school attended by my niece and nephew and I would wait there for them when I was deputised to do a school run. It used to be a local, not very popular, pub so when it was transformed into a restaurant/bar…
I am a lucky Londoner. I managed to get my hands on tickets for two Olympic events. As a wheelchair user, it is even more fortunate that the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games are set to be the ‘most accessible yet’ according to Transport For London (TFL). However, after testing out my route from…
Want to find and book the best, most fashionable, trendy, and more easily accessible hot spots? No need to worry about unexpected steps and inaccessible facilities – check out what’s there for the ‘less able’ but nonetheless stylish with the Blue Badge Style App – A Guide for a Less Able Lifestyle. Able or not…
Just seen the Olympic Torch Relay. Historic moment, feeling patriotic now! Can’t wait for the opening party on Friday, even got a flag!