The Next Phase – 2.6 for 26
Week two done & 36.4 miles travelled so far The weather has been good to me so far. It has been a little warm for the past three days which …
2.6 for 26 BEJSC Challenge.
The first week completed. I have finished the first week of my 2.6 for 26 days BEJSC challenge raising money for Bourne End Junior Sports Club. The 2.6-mile daily target …
Can I complete the BEJSC 2.6 Challenge?
Bourne End Junior Sports Club has, like many organisation, been affected financially by the pandemic. As we come out of local lockdown, I decided to raise some vital funds to …
Wheelchair Skills Now Available
Vaccine two administered That’s it, well, for now, at least anyway. Wheelchair skills are now available. I’ve had my skin pierced for my second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Again …
Growing up in a Village. Part 1
The Green where the sun often shines The sun often shines on the tree-lined village green, nestled in the Chiltern Hills, with pubs, shops and amenities scattered around its edge. …
‘Aren’t I Doing Well’
‘Aren’t you doing well’ says the patronising drunk after I respond to his question of ‘why I’m in a wheelchair?’ – I hate that term as I’m not actually in …
Angels by Jimi Hendrix?
Jimi Hendrix wrote, sang, and co-produced Angels and the song lasts 4:25 minutes. Lyrically there is a reference to an Angel appearing to tell a story about the sweet love …
Castles Made of Sand
I don’t recall when I first heard of Jimi Hendrix, or what made me decide I wanted to buy a Jimi Hendrix Experience Best of CD? But I certainly remember …
I am a Dad and Spinally Injured
I am a dad and spinally injured, and I run Freedom Wheelchair Skills, which offers life-changing training. Supporting people to become more confident and independent. The opportunity to do this …
Being Dad and Spinally Injured.
Being Dad. Poof! How fast time flies when being a dad. Unexpectedly he’s left his nursery, and he is in year three of school. Suddenly learning about personification…. I didn’t …
Becoming Dad. Do I believe in miracles?
People might not believe in miracles, but now I do! The most joyful moment of my life was when I witnessed a miracle. Do I believe in miracles? I wasn’t sure, but …
Covid Jab P2
The vaccination centre Wycombe Wanderers FC ground was where the mass vaccination centre is located and where my GP sent me for my Covid Jab P2. After pulling into the car …
Covid Jab P1
Wheelchair training after COVID vaccination I have my first Covid-19 vaccination booked for tomorrow. You will be reading this after the needle has pierced my shoulder, but I feel I …
Wheelchair Skills Training, Why Would You?
Wheelchair skills, why would you want to learn them? Being able to get around confidently using my wheelchair is vital to maintaining my independence. The individual skills combined make it …
Excitement with Spinal Cord Injury
I could say I had not experienced many adventures in my life before my spinal cord injury. But now I’m looking for excitement with a spinal cord injury. I was …