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… Continue Reading
Daily Perspective
My new experience of teaching
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
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