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Flattering To Deceive
I wish I was born yesterday. If I was, I wouldn’t be on the verge of celebrating my landmark 50th birthday and perhaps I wouldn’t be so cynical and actually believe the bollocks written in spam emails like the ones below, regaurding my books. I don’t understand why people would
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Amazing ruin – 155 Miles
I received the following email from End to End last night after cycling through the 155 mile barrier. I love the way that End to
Mini Blog – Abridged Copy
Welcome to my “mini-blog” (Abridged version) I am a full time wheelchair user and live with a progressive, genetic disease of the nervous system known
Postcard #3 Received
Last night I received my third postcard from End to End after recording 135 miles of my trip from John O’Groats to Land’s End. I
Commissioner for Disabled People
Here is my proposal for a Commissioner for Disabled People. Advocacy Resources, tools and authority Clarification and investigation Publicity, pressure and lobbying Support and empathy
Mini Blog to Comrades
I have written a series of mini blogs to a number of organisations of which I am a member. These blogs open lines of communication
Postcard #2 Received
Last night I received my second postcard from End to End after recording 51 miles of my trip from John O’Groats to Land’s End. I
End to End: John O’ Groats to Land’s End – Postcard #1 Received
I have now completed my first twenty six miles from John O’ Groats to Land’s End and I received the following motivational postcard after completing
JustGiving Page Launched
I am happy to announce that my fundraising page is now open at JustGiving. I will be taking on the virtual challenge of cycling the
End To End: John O’ Groats to Land’s End Virtual Challenge
I have just purchased a virtual challenge through the End to End website. I will be able to complete virtual challenges from the comfort of
Tanni Grey-Thompson forced to ‘crawl off’ train
I am sharing an article that I have read on the BBC website, written by Adriana Elgueta from BBC News. I am taking no credit
1,000km not out
I am a good person and I am being forced to battle certain sections of Wrexham County Borough Council through no fault of my own.
Tales of the Unexpected
The following is an article that appeared on Wrexham.com back in March 2024. It revolves around the Care Inspectorate Wales inspection of Wrexham Social Services
Appeal and Complaint Submitted
I apologise for being rather distracted lately, but I have a lot on my plate. I should be enjoying what remains of my life and
Limits on my Liberty…
On April 16th 2024 I was enjoying a peaceful nights sleep when I naturally stirred – as I tend to do – and I felt
Fight To Fly
I do not want to write much in this blog, but I do want to share some of the incidents that occurred to myself on
Press Release: A celebration of disabled people’s creativity and our demands for the new Government
The following is a press release from my comrades at DPAC and I have linked the story to the original website from which it came.
On the Road
Just making the first of many progress reports about my 6773km cycle from my home address in Wrexham to International Drive in Orlando, Florida. I
Supporting the Social Model of Disability
Below I have copied an email that I received from Disability Wales regarding the social model of disability. It is important that everyone understands the