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There Was Always More to It Than Being “Bendy”
Looking back at George’s childhood with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome — the appointments, orthotics, specialist equipment and the long road to finally getting a diagnosis.
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Shugborough Estate – A Huge National Trust Day Out in Staffordshire
It had been around 40 years since I last visited Shugborough Estate. My rather vague memory of that visit involves a teddy bears' picnic, and I certainly don't remember appreciating just how enormous the place was. I do now!
Accessible Attractions
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum – Is It an Accessible Family Day Out?
Our latest family day out took us to Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum, where we found everything from fossils and steam engines to a Spitfire, giant eyeballs and a certain skull who somehow ended up being called Sam.
Accessible Attractions
Exploring Biddulph Grange Garden: Tunnels, Stepping Stones, and Accessibility
We used our National Trust memberships to visit Biddulph Grange Garden in Staffordshire, We’d read it was a quirky Victorian garden, but it turned out to be a brilliant, immersive adventure—complete with secret tunnels, stepping stones, and hidden thematic "rooms" around every corner.
Accessible Attractions
🐒 Our Day at Trentham Monkey Forest: Baby Monkeys, Steep Hills & Ticket Blunders!
We had a long-overdue trip back to Trentham Monkey Forest. It was a day filled with adorable baby monkeys, plenty of family banter, and a very valuable lesson in pre-booking!
Hearing Issues
Little Moreton Hall: Accessibility, Tudor Wonkiness, and Vertigo Warnings!
If you’ve ever wanted to feel like you’re walking on the deck of a rolling ship while firmly planted on dry land, Little Moreton Hall in Cheshire is the place for you!
Hearing Issues
Our First Time at Clip 'n' Climb
John and Wayne's first time at Clip 'n' Climb. Two blind friends enjoying wall climbing and surprising everyone.
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Pottery Painting at Emma Bridgewater
Come and join us as we spend a morning pottery painting at Emma Bridgewater.
Accessible Attractions
Visiting the National Space Centre
Our visit to the National Space Museum, along with our friend Wayne and his guide dog Liberty.
Accessible Attractions
A Family Day Out at the Black Country Living Museum: Accessibility, Costs & What’s New
A return visit to the Black Country Living Museum. What's changed since out last visit, before the Covid lockdowns.
Mobility Aids
Glide Demo Day
John and I went to a Glide Demo Day. Find out how we got on here!
Accessible Attractions
Halloween at Trentham Gardens
We went to Trentham Gardens to see what they had going on for Halloween.