Martyn Sibley

As I leave Spain for a dodgy boat ride home, this video brings you up to speed in time for Spring and the great summer ahead

Following on from a very open and honest blog post last week, I want to bring things back to a more positive here and now vibe. I’ve been less descriptive of my time in Spain, partly with my low energy, but also as things took a while to take shape. Here is a better catch [...]

Catch up from the snowy mountains in Leon, Spain

So I’ve returned! Apologies for the radio silence; its been quite a couple of weeks. To fill those of you in who don’t follow my social media; I’m in Spain – again! I set off on the 15th January, this time by car, and headed through France on yet another adventure. Kasia and I left [...]

I’m writing this post from a place called Rouen, in France, on a crazy adventure down to Asturias, in Spain, where I’m living for 10 weeks upon arrival. This article comes following the recent political discussions on social care funding. It also shows how much disabled people can do with the right support, and how [...]

Back in March and April this year I was in Spain for the European Voluntary Service. This article outlines my amazing time there! During my stay I had some problems to find accessible bars and cafes with my fellow volunteers. Instead of finger pointing, we celebrated those that were accessible and accommodating. Here’s the video [...]

This week I have replaced my t-shirts with a smart shirt, a hotel room for Srins sofa and EU Youth trainers with a UK government minister. Back in the UK the weather is cooler and the sun more hidden, but it is certainly no less dull. Having been abroad for over 2 months, this post [...]

I am writing this post for you as I close out another chapter of my life. Throughout my life I try to live for the moment and take the positives out of every situation. With my disability, there are many times that spontaneity is impossible and the negatives rear their ugly heads. For my trip [...]

What international trip wouldn’t be complete without a crazy excursion? Whilst my responsibilities lie within my volunteering role and the activities I have outlined to you already, EVS is about many more things too. In my 6 weeks in Aviles I have learnt to get around the city alone, frequented most cafes/bars and enjoyed its [...]