I have been a bit slack on the writing front lately. I had planned to write and post a video every week. There is definitely enough to film and talk about, but the problem is being at my computer to do so. I decided I am better being out there living these experiences, and then… Continue Reading
Daily Perspective
Settled in and sorted
This blog post runs parallel to a tired and jaded me. Not because Spain is getting me down, oh now, but because I was out last night till 4 am! It hits me harder than 10 years ago I can tell you. Damn ageing. I hope this fatigue doesn’t taint the description of how awesome… Continue Reading
Spain: First impressions
As the clock ticks around to midnight on the 6th March 2012 in Aviles, Asturias I have been overcome with creative juices. That is the thing I love about travel and new places; it seems to open up your mind and makes you appreciate the finer things in life. It has been 3 days and… Continue Reading
A romantic weekend
I find when thinking up blog topics, I swing like a pendulum. The summer is definitely more diarised as I am out and about, keen to share the where and how. Meanwhile in the winter I am watching the chest infections and staying in the warm – this leads to more ‘bigger picture’ blog topics…. Continue Reading
Why disability is a social problem and what you can do about it
Following my last blog post explaining the very new and never used before concept of ‘a day in the life of’ (ok so maybe it has been used once or twice), I tried to open up on how many inputs I require, to have the many outputs I enjoy. I also promised the next blog would outline… Continue Reading
Supporting Breast Cancer
My step brother, Mr.Jamie Farrington, rapper and drinker extraordinaire (you may remember we recorded this together https://martynsibley.com/silent-house-party-sunnier-days-disability-music-video), did an amazing thing on Saturday. A few months ago his mum, who I have known since I was a baby, needed treatment for breast cancer. Jamie declared that should Janice lose her hair he would shave his… Continue Reading
Audio response to Daily Mail
Please listen to my response to this rubbish http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2060111/Disability-Living-Allowance-A-tick-box-benefits-betrays-all.html Click here to listen to My DLA
Facilitating a workshop on digital inclusion
“Today the Big Society Network (http://thebigsociety.co.uk/) and the Network of National Volunteer-Involving Agencies (NNVIA – http://www.csv.org.uk/about-us/strategic-partnerships/nnvia) brought together inspiring social entrepreneurs , known as Nexters, to showcase innovative ways of using social media to strengthen communities, particularly excluded or isolated groups. The Nexters, who are part of the Big Society Network, are charged with developing new ways to enable… Continue Reading