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A Treehouse, Beautiful Books and a Proper Manchester Welcome
There is something lovely about returning to a hotel you already know. You can put aside some of those questions that tend to accompany travelling as a wheelchair user and look forward to enjoying yourself. Will I feel welcome? Will people listen? And, just as importantly, will Tip receive the welcome he clearly believes he deserves? My third visit to Treehouse Hotel Manchester brought a very happy answer. Both of us were made most welcome, and I was delighted to discover tha

Debbie North
5 min read


Beach wheelchairs: sea air, sandy adventures and seven UK beaches to explore
Sea air, sandcastles and keeping your chips safe from seagulls — everyone deserves a proper beach day. I explore how beach wheelchairs help us get onto the sand, with seven UK beaches to consider and practical tips for planning your seaside adventure.

Debbie North
7 min read


Launching Access Adventure at Waterstones Bradford
I still can’t quite believe I got to launch Access Adventure at Waterstones Bradford. It honestly couldn’t have been held anywhere more special. If you’ve never been, Waterstones Bradford is inside the incredible Wool Exchange on Hustler Gate — a stunning Victorian Gothic building built between 1864 and 1867 when Bradford was at the heart of the wool trade. The building itself is breathtaking, full of history and character, and since becoming a bookshop in 1996 it’s become kn

Debbie North
2 min read


Outdoor Connection Weekend in Ilam
An inspiring Outdoor Connection weekend in Ilam, Peak District, bringing people together to explore accessible outdoor spaces, inclusive facilities, and the beauty of Ilam Park and Dovedale.

Debbie North
3 min read
