Mental health has become a prevalent issue within society particularly in recent years. This could be put down to numerous factors like social media, age or even celebrity influence. Whatever the reason talking about mental health has become more normalised; however, what isn’t talked about is the affect that disabilities have on mental health. AContinue reading “Sight loss and Mental Health.”
Veganuary: My first time experience as a dedicated meat-eater
January is the month to try something new and challenge yourself, with annual events like Dry January, No Spend January and Veganuary. According to Veganuary 9% of British adults have taken part in Veganuary at some point since the campaign was first launched in 2014. Veganuary themselves have estimated that is around 6 million people.Continue reading “Veganuary: My first time experience as a dedicated meat-eater”
Colin Bowley: Life after sight loss
You wake up, get ready for the day, go to work, to the shops, pub, gym. But can you imagine doing these things knowing that you are losing your sight? Or waking up one day and your sight completely gone? According to Fight for Sight a leading UK eye charity 78% of people fear losingContinue reading “Colin Bowley: Life after sight loss”
General Election: will the recent boundary changes have an impact?
It has been just over four years since the last general election was held in December 2019, and on 17th December 2024 it will have been five years since parliament sat for the very first time. This means that the UK is due a general election within the next year. Currently Labour is leading inContinue reading “General Election: will the recent boundary changes have an impact?”
Top 5 Heritage Railways in the UK to visit
Billowing steam and captivating scenic views are often paired together and create some of the best memories of the English countryside. whether on postcards or cameras these scenes never fail to amaze and melt the hearts of grown adults. but if you want to capture these stunning scenes for yourself, here are the top 5Continue reading “Top 5 Heritage Railways in the UK to visit”
The Green Party Revolution Being Planned In Cheltenham
“If they know what they are voting for, they might start questioning it. And you wonder why we are in such a sh*thole”. That was the verdict of Britain’s only Green Party MP, Caroline Lucas, in conversation with veteran environmental campaigner Jonathan Porritt. The Cheltenham Green Party hosted Ms Lucas at the Parabola Arts Centre,Continue reading “The Green Party Revolution Being Planned In Cheltenham”
Harmony of the seas 2023 cruise
Harmony of the Seas is a member of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis class of ship. Measuring 1,181ft 1in overall and with a gross tonnage of 226,963 this ship can accommodate 6,296 passengers in total with 2,300 crew members. Aside from the size there are 3 key features that distinguish Oasis class from other classes which are:Continue reading “Harmony of the seas 2023 cruise”
Aniridia Conference 2023 – My Experience as a first-time attendee
I have lived with Aniridia since birth; and no matter how many ‘specialised’ doctors you see or how many other people with visual impairments you meet, you still feel isolated, different, and misunderstood. Now I don’t speak for everyone when I say that this is the exact reason Aniridia Network is important. So, when IContinue reading “Aniridia Conference 2023 – My Experience as a first-time attendee”
Harmony of the seas – Aqua-Suite Experience
When we arrived at Miami Cruise Terminal me and my sister had no idea what was about to happen. We had no idea that we were about to embark on a cruise where we were staying in an AquaTheater Suite, which is part of Royal Caribbeans Star Class. Depending on what class you are inContinue reading “Harmony of the seas – Aqua-Suite Experience”
Universal Studios ride rating
I recently went on holiday to Orlando, specifically Universal Orlando. I thought I would give my ranking for all of the rides in the Universal Studios Park.. There are 13 different rides in this park some of which are rollercoasters and some of which are simulators. You can view the full list here. As aContinue reading “Universal Studios ride rating”
Islands of Adventure Ride Ranking
I recently went on holiday to Orlando, specifically Universal Orlando. I thought I would give my ranking for all of the rides in the Islands of Adventure Park. There are 18 rides in Islands of Adventure. You can see a full list here. Some of these are rollercoasters and some are motion simulation rides. UnfortunatelyContinue reading “Islands of Adventure Ride Ranking”
The AWord 