Bad weather on Uist
We had a comfortable night in Mrs McPhee’s house and really good breakfast to start the day. That was the first time for many years …
The first day on my Cycling adventure Barra to South Uist
We had a comfortable enough sleep in the Dunard hostel that night although I was so shattered after the journey to get there I would …
My arrival on Barra
I was all packed and ready to go the night before when I received a text message from CalMac to say that the ferry was …
Completed my Hebridean Cycle Ride
Glad to be home after my cycling adventure. Just a short video to say thanks to everyone who supported me, to Edinburgh Bicycle Coop who sponsor …
Preparing for my Hebridean Adventure.
Preparations are well under way for my Hebridean cycle adventure and I’m looking forward to it very much. The ferry is booked and I’m beginning …
Inspirational post on Berghaus Community Website
I am really delighted to say that I managed to get a blog post onto the Berghaus Community Website. Berghaus very kind let me write …
Over came a Challenge Today
A friend suggested that I might try busking in the Meadows during the Edinburgh Festival and I stupidly agreed to do it. Got the idea …
Challenge to Cycle the Outer Hebrides
I have always had a desire to cycle the length of the Outer Hebrides have finally taken the plunge and decided to have a crack …
Summers Evening Cycle
Cycled 38 miles last night which turned out to be the hottest day of the year so far. Was quite a hard training run and …
Camping in Sutherland
I have just returned after a few days camping in Sutherland on the north coast of Scotland and I am just feeling on top of …
Why Cerebral Palsy Hasn’t Stopped Me Cycling
We all face challenges in life. Cerebral Palsy is mine, but it hasn’t stopped me from becoming a keen recreational cyclist and playing an active …
Social attitudes to disabled are changing.
Disabled people have come under attack again in the latest of George Osborne’s Budgets, with unemployed disabled people set to lose a further £30 per …
The Government Are Creating An Attitude Towards Disabled People That Could Take The disabled Rights Movement Back Decades.
Disabled people have come under attack again in the latest of George Osborne’s budgets where unemployed disabled people are now set to lose a further £30 …
Latest Round of Attack on Disabled People!
This week the House of Lord voted in favour of cutting disability unemployment benefit by £30 per week leaving many, already struggling people, without money …
Mental Health Attitudes Must Change
There has been a call recently by health professionals to try to cut waiting times for mental health patients who have to wait often extended …
Disabled People Losing Vital Money For Getting Around
Disabled people who rely on vital monies for mobility, that enables them to have an active life and go about their daily business, are facing an …
More Funding for Mental Health Services
I was delighted to read that the government is about to spend millions more monies on improving mental health services in England and Wales. As …
Time to put an end to ‘Poverty Porn’ culture.
Next Week begins the start of a new series on Channel 5 where families on welfare are offered a years worth of benefit, £26,000 in …
SHRUB University Recycling Project
For members of the SHRUB CO-OP, recycling and avoiding waste is second nature. Throughout the year, as one of the many community workshops they run, members …