Right. I’m going to be honest with you.

I’ve now watched three of these Harlan Coben adaptations on Netflix, and while I am fully locked in every single time… I’m starting to notice a pattern.

They are addictive. Completely bingeable. Twist after twist after twist.

But do the right people ever truly get the justice they deserve?

If you’ve just finished watching Stay Close, you’ll know exactly what I mean when I say: I don’t think I blinked for the last two episodes.

You know that feeling when something just lights you up like fairy lights at Christmas? Yeah, that was me recently. The last thing I got ridiculously, embarrassingly excited about was… drumroll… a package arriving. Yep. Not a holiday, not a lottery win, not even Ryan Reynolds turning up at my door (although, Ryan, if you’re reading this—don’t be shy). No, it was a box.

You know what I love most about writing? The fact that it’s the one place I can get away with talking to myself without people looking at me like I’ve finally lost the plot. On paper (or on screen), suddenly I’m not just a person muttering to myself—I’m an author. See the difference? Same chaos, just with prettier fonts.

Some words just… get around. They’re everywhere. Like glitter after a craft project—you can try to escape them, but nope, they’ll be in your hair, your shoes, and your nightmares.

Alright, here’s the deal. The world is full of important questions: What’s for dinner? Why does my sock vanish in the wash? Why is my phone listening to me talk about cheese and now I’m being targeted with ads for fondue sets?!

Let’s be real—maintaining health and well-being in this wild world takes more than just green juice and good intentions. I mean, I’ve tried yoga with a YouTube guru who spoke only in whispery riddles and once attempted a “cleanse” that nearly made me eat my own furniture. But through some trial, plenty of errors, and a lot of snacks, I’ve found my rhythm.

Right. So let’s talk travel plans. The big ones. The little ones. The ones I daydream about while doing the dishes and suddenly forget whether I’ve rinsed the plates or shampooed the dog. (We don’t have to talk about that incident again.)

Right. Buckle in.

If someone handed me the big red button and said, “Go on, change something about modern society,” I wouldn’t even hesitate. CLICK. Immediate update. Reboot. Refresh. Starting with… the absolute obsession with hustle culture.

Spoiler alert: It’s not whale noises. Although… never say never.

Right, let’s be real—when I say “work,” I could mean anything from writing something deeply profound (like a blog post about biscuits) to sorting out the chaos that is my inbox, or staring at a blank screen pretending to be productive while actually online shopping for a lamp I do not need. Whatever the task, one thing remains true: I need background noise. Silence? Nope. That just invites me to have deep thoughts I’m not emotionally prepared for.

You know how some people go for a jog to clear their mind? Yeah, well… I go for cheese.

There’s something about the buttery, melty, creamy goodness that just gets me on a soul level. A bad day? Cheese. A good day? Also cheese. Existential crisis at 2am? You guessed it – cheese, probably melted on toast like it’s saving my life one crunchy bite at a time.

Alright, let’s talk games. Card games, board games, video games—whatever gets the competitive gremlin inside you grinning with glee. We’ve all got that one favourite. You know, the game you insist you’re “not that good at” and then suddenly transform into a ruthless champion of destruction the second someone hands you the dice. Yeah. That one.

You ever look up from what you’re doing and realise it’s suddenly dark outside, your tea’s gone cold, your phone’s on 2%, and you’ve somehow forgotten to blink for the last hour and a half? Yeah. That’s when you know time just packed its bags and left the chat.

It started like any normal Tuesday—woke up late, made tea, forgot I’d run out of milk, drank it anyway. Bit dramatic, bit tragic. The usual.

I got to work, already flustered, only to find Karen from accounts had again left her weird tuna salad in the fridge like a crime scene no one wants to solve. The office smelled like betrayal.

(A blog post for the chronically polite and perpetually baffled)

Right, we need to talk. No, seriously – pull up a chair, grab a cuppa (tea or coffee, I’m inclusive like that), and let’s unpack one of my biggest daily gripes: rudeness. I’m talking about the kind of behaviour that makes you raise your eyebrows so high they practically move in with your hairline.

Right, let’s get comfy and crack open this juicy little question like a bag of crisps you swore you weren’t going to eat but did anyway.

Are you seeking security or adventure?

Well, buckle up, because this question is basically asking:

If I could host a dinner party and anyone I invited was guaranteed to turn up? Oh, the power. The drama. The potential awkward table conversations!

Honestly, I wouldn’t waste this opportunity on being modest. This is my fantasy dinner, and we’re going full glam, full weird, full chaos.

Let’s talk about sleep—or the chaotic ballet I like to call “The Great Bed Battle.” Because for me, getting up and going to bed isn’t just a routine… it’s an event. A saga. A full-blown production with dramatic sighs, sleepy negotiations, and at least three internal monologues that sound like a Shakespearean soliloquy.

Let’s start with mornings.

Let’s face it—life can be a bit much sometimes. Early mornings, noisy neighbours, weather that can’t make up its mind. That’s why I’ve made it my mission to turn my day-to-day life into something that feels like a never-ending spa day—but, you know, without the cucumbers on my eyes (they kept sliding off).

Oh, where do I even start? The future is like a giant mystery box—except instead of socks or sad salad, I’m convinced mine’s packed with glitter, dance breaks, and at least one alpaca in a sombrero (don’t ask why—it just feels right).

Hey lovely readers!

Just popping in with a quick update because I’ve had a few of you asking, “Where are the audiobook reviews?” and I promise—I hear you loud and clear (and not just through my headphones!).

”What I’m Letting Go Of to Keep the Peace (and My Sanity)

Ever just know you’re right in an argument but decide to let it go anyway? Not because you’ve suddenly become Mother Teresa… but because you value peace, snacks, and uninterrupted telly more than proving a point? Yeah—that’s me now. I’m in my “I could, but I won’t” era.

The holiday that taught me courage comes with feathers (and a beak)

If you’ve ever doubted your inner bravery, I suggest booking a trip to Mexico and coming face-to-beak with a cockatiel. That’s exactly what I did—and let me tell you, I returned a changed woman.

You know when someone asks you a question and your brain just stops working for a second? That was me when I read:

“On what subject(s) are you an authority?”

I blinked. I blinked again.

Authority? Me?

You know that feeling when someone holds the door open for you, or remembers how you take your tea (milk first, obviously)? It’s such a small thing, but it sticks. It makes you feel seen, like, “Hey—I matter.”

When people talk about great teachers, they often mention the ones who helped them pass a big exam or inspired them to chase a dream job. But for me, a truly great teacher is someone who adapts — someone who sees every student not as a challenge, but as a chance to do things differently.

Let me take you back to when I was seven years old — a time of school lunches, glittery pencils, and, oh yeah… hamstring surgery.

You know that feeling when someone says, “Just fix your routine!” and you’re like, “Sure… right after I remember to eat breakfast.”

Chapter One: The Disappearance

It started as just another Tuesday in the quiet town of Elmbridge. The postman was late, Mrs. Hargrove watered her hanging petunias while gossiping with her neighbour about the new bakery girl, and the air smelled faintly of toast and rain.

Let’s be real for a sec—self-care isn’t always face masks and bubble baths. Sometimes, it’s dragging yourself out of bed when you really don’t want to. Other times, it’s saying no to people who don’t respect your time or your energy.

There are some places in the world that don’t just sit quietly on your travel list—they shout your name.

For me, it’s Australia and New Zealand .

Every time I see a photo or hear someone’s story, I feel that little spark in my chest. The kind of spark that says: You need to see this for yourself. So here it is—the list, the dream, the adventure I can’t stop thinking about.

If I had to pick one historical figure who really stands out to me, it would be Joan of Arc. She wasn’t born a queen, a scholar, or a warrior—but somehow, she became all three in spirit. What I love most about her is that she didn’t wait for someone else to save her country. At just 17 years old, she stood up in a world ruled by men and kings and basically said, “I have a voice—and I’m going to use it.”

not gonna lie, this was quite saying yes, but I’m Home happy and on the way up so

So, I had what was supposed to be a routine haematology appointment. You know, go in, talk blood stuff, go home. Simple. Except my blood had other plans.

Alright, let me start by saying this: Dear England is not just a play about football. I know, on paper, it might sound like something only die-hard fans would enjoy. But honestly? It’s so much more than that. It’s about people. It’s about trying to fix what’s broken — in yourself, in a team, and even in a country that doesn’t always know how to move forward. And that’s exactly what makes this play so special.

Growing an engaged audience isn’t just about creating great content—it’s about starting conversations. Small, intentional actions can make a big difference in how people interact with you online. If you want to increase engagement and build real connections, here are five simple things you can do right now:

Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of attending the English National Opera’s (ENO) production of The Pirates of Penzance at the London Coliseum. This operetta, crafted by the duo Gilbert and Sullivan, is known for its humor and catchy tunes. The ENO’s rendition, originally directed by Mike Leigh and now revived by Sarah Tipple, stays true to its roots while offering a vibrant performance.

Gratitude is the foundation of manifestation. By focusing on what you already have and appreciating it, you create space for more abundance to flow into your life. Here’s how to align gratitude and manifestation in a simple, actionable way:

In today’s fast-paced world, we’re all looking for ways to improve ourselves, but most of us are overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information and strategies out there. The secret? It’s not about grand changes or complete overhauls. It’s about tiny habits—small, manageable actions you can start right now, that will transform your life over time.

There’s something special about cracking open a book. Whether it’s the feel of the pages between your fingers or the rush of excitement as the plot thickens, books have this uncanny ability to transport us into worlds we’ve never imagined. From the latest fantasy epics to life-changing self-help guides, every book has a story behind the story. So today, let’s talk about the books that have touched your heart, sparked a new perspective, or made you stay up way too late!

Have you ever read a book that left you feeling like you’ve just been through something life-altering? The kind of story that keeps you up at night, lingering in your thoughts even after you’ve turned the last page? I know I have, and today I want to share with you some of those books—the ones that truly shifted my world.

A great topic to explore right now is the rise of faceless YouTube channels, which is trending in a big way this September. The concept revolves around creators producing engaging content without ever showing their face, which allows for more privacy and creative freedom. The idea is growing rapidly with a 9,500% increase in interest on YouTube. This trend appeals to people who want to maintain anonymity, focus on storytelling or niche content (like gaming, tutorials, or animated videos), or simply avoid the pressures of on-screen performance.

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Its Impact on Society

AI continues to dominate conversations in both tech and non-tech circles.

Anna Hackett’s Captain of the Guard is a thrilling, high-octane blend of romance, fantasy, and adventure that transports readers to a vividly imagined world of warriors, intrigue, and passion. It is the first book in the The Elven Lords series, and it successfully sets the tone for an immersive fantasy romance.

The last 11 days of The Last Leg in Paris have been packed with action, as the comedy trio of Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe, and Alex Brooker presented live from Paris, giving their humorous take on the 2024 Paralympic Games. Here’s a summary of the key moments:

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony on September 8, 2024, at the Stade de France. The ceremony celebrated the athletes’ achievements and featured an eclectic lineup of performances and symbolic moments.

Day 10 of the Paris Paralympics was action-packed, featuring key events across various sports as the competition neared its conclusion.

Day 9 of the Paris 2024 Paralympics delivered a series of unforgettable performances, as athletes from around the world battled for gold and shattered records in numerous disciplines.

Day 8 of the Paris Paralympics was packed with exhilarating performances across multiple disciplines, as athletes from around the globe vied for glory in various events. Here’s a round-up of the day’s key highlights:

Day 7 of the Paris 2024 Paralympics was packed with thrilling performances and significant achievements across multiple sports

Day six of the Paris 2024 Paralympics featured an exciting mix of triumphs and intense competition across various sports. Here are some of the highlights:

Day five of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games was packed with excitement as athletes competed in various events, leading to some memorable moments and historic victories.

Day four of the Paris 2024 Paralympics was marked by intense competition and memorable moments across various sports.

Day three of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games was packed with intense competition and remarkable achievements across multiple sports.

In Para athletics, there were several standout performances. Notably, in the Men’s Shot Put F12, Elbek Sultonov from Uzbekistan clinched the gold, while Ukraine’s Volodymyr Ponomarenko and Roman Danyliuk took silver and bronze, respectively. In the Women’s Discus Throw F57, Algeria’s Nassima Saifi won gold,

In “Feel Good Productivity” by Ali Abdaal, the central idea is simple but powerful: productivity should feel good. It’s not about grinding ourselves into the ground or overworking for the sake of getting things done. Instead, Abdaal encourages us to focus on sustainable systems that align with our happiness and well-being, making the whole process of productivity feel satisfying and enjoyable.

Day two of the Paris 2024 Paralympics brought a blend of record-breaking performances, intense competition, and historic firsts across multiple sports. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the action:

Day 1 of the 2024 Paris Paralympics, held on August 28, began with high energy and significant achievements across various sports, setting the stage for an exciting event.

The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris was a historic and vibrant celebration, marking the first time a Paralympic opening ceremony took place outside of a stadium. Held on August 28, 2024, the event unfolded at the iconic Place de la Concorde,

Overview

“Winter Survivor” is a survival game for the iPhone that puts you in a freezing wilderness. Your main goal is to stay alive by finding food, water, and shelter. The game combines resource management, strategy, and exploration to create a challenging and immersive experience. This review is a new venture for me, as I’ve never reviewed a survival game before, making this a fresh and exciting experience.

Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way. Whether it’s a personal loss, a career setback, or an overwhelming sense of uncertainty, tough times test our resolve and resilience. But remember, it’s during these difficult moments that we discover our true strength. Here are some strategies to help you stay motivated and keep going, even when the going gets tough.

In today’s hyper-connected world, where smartphones are practically glued to our hands and social media notifications bombard us constantly, the concept of a digital detox has never been more relevant. But what exactly does it mean to detox from the digital realm, and why should we bother?

The Digital Deluge:

In our journey towards a greener future, reducing our carbon footprint is key, especially here in the UK. Let’s explore 10 practical steps tailored to the British context:

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant barrage of demands and distractions. Many of us find ourselves racing through life, always chasing the next goal or milestone without taking a moment to pause and truly experience the present moment. But

Cycling for an hour and a half each day can significantly improve your overall health and well-being. One of the primary benefits is cardiovascular health. Regular cycling helps strengthen the heart, lower blood pressure, and improve circulation, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. It also increases your endurance, allowing you to handle physical activities with greater ease.

and don’t worry if you do feel lonely everyone gets like it sometimes anyone that says they don’t is telling lies!!

here is some tips and tricks

1. Coping with loneliness can involve finding activities you enjoy, reaching out to loved ones, practicing self-care, and seeking professional help if needed.

“Dear readers, I’m excited to inform you that book reviews will now be published twice a week for your reading pleasure. Additionally, I’ll be sharing life updates, if any, on a monthly basis. Stay tuned for more engaging content!”

Are you struggling to get more readers to your blog? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Check out these simple tips to boost your blog’s traffic and reach a wider audience:

This is a very interesting question. I think I would like to try indoor skydiving; because being a person with a disability, I would like to experience how it feels and also just to know if I would be able to do it.

Introduction:
Halloween is around the corner and it’s the perfect time for kids to enjoy creative fun. In this blog post, we’ll explore simple and safe Halloween ideas for children.

It’s taken me a while to write this and I guess it’s because I don’t want to be seen as moaning.

Welcome to the newest member of the blog Sam Castell-Ward is now officially editor/proofreader of Journalistonwheelz blog posts. Welcome to the team Sam. I look forward to having you on board.
Thank you very much for your hard work in advance 😊😊

Last year I lost one of my best friends. We spoke a lot about how we thought we would be if we didn’t have disabilities.

Don’t worry I’ll tell you everything let’s just say I’ve been on the phone a lot to the housing

Answers to Lilly’s Questions for Interview

What first got you into Music?

I’m Sam Castell-Ward, a singer songwriter and poet. I started writing poetry when I was in school and when I was a teenager; I got into music through listening to bands like Guns N’ Roses, The Sex Pistols and Nirvana.

Who inspired you to make music?

I started learning guitar when I was a teenager. When I started singing my own songs, I was influenced by artists like Bob Dylan and Tom Waits.
I was also influenced by a lot of poets who I’d seen perform at some of the same of the same gigs and open mics as myself, as well as poets that I’d heard on the radio or social media; such as Hollie McNish and Benjamin Zephaniah.

How would you describe the music you typically create?
I always found it hard to describe the style of music that I create. I found it hard to describe my sound. I used to think it was folk, cause I was influenced by people such as Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie; but people thought it sounded more rock, more raw and I was told there was some punk in my sound.
I later on realised that to be the case when I listened more to my stuff and realised how punky it is and how raw it. It’s experimental and poetic
The style of poetry I’ve been doing recently, where I’ve been performing it to music made by musicians from Heart n Soul was compared to Anne Clark.

What is your creative process like?
I often suddenly think of things I could say in a poem or song. I write ideas down to go back to when I have inspiration more so. Sometimes I don’t know if what I’m writing will become a poem or a song; sometimes I do have a good idea, sometimes I don’t and I often just write about things.
If I think strongly about something, I sometimes think ‘I need to write about this’. If something’s on my mind, I’ve been thinking about it a lot and thinking I need to say something about it or do something about something or something needs to be done, I often feel I should write about it.
If I’m gonna write some music to it, if it’s a song, I’ll often write the words and create what music feels like it works with the words.

Who would you most like to collaborate with?
I’d most like to work with one of my favourite singer songwriters and performers, Tom Waits. I always liked his unusual style and thought we could create something that works well together.

If you could go open a show for any artist who would it be?

I’d really like to be a support act at one of Killing Joke’s shows. They’re one of my favourite bands and a big influence on me. It would be great to perform at one of their shows and hopefully other Killing Joke fans and Killing Joke themselves would appreciate and get my stuff and it would be great to have my audience there at the show.

Hi All

It’s taken me a while to get my head around what direction I want to take this blog and I think I know now.

Hi yes, it me Lilly Cook journalist on wheels here again. I think I’ve had some sort of creativity block

Hi all, it’s independence day today, now I know really – that’s only if you’re American but I really like it and in my own way I celebrate it every year.

Today’s the day I look back on the year and reflect on the whole year. And I think to myself – what can I do better this year, independently that I couldn’t do last year? 

Continue reading “Independence Day 2020: Why I Celebrate It Every Year” →

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This blog post is about having a positive mindset, because let’s be honest we’ve all been there, and all had days – where we find it impossible to get anything, constructive done.

Well, I’m here to tell you that you are in control of that situation…

Having a positive mindset can make you feel that you can achieve anything, in whatever area you want. You know what it’s so true…

Now we all know – there’s only a certain amount of time in a day…

So here are a few of my tips that I used when I needed to have a productive day:

Continue reading “Positive Mindset: How I Try to Get Things Done on Difficult Days” →

What does the world’s future have in store? I guess nobody knows, but I think we can safely say that this lockdown has made everyone re-evaluate what’s normal, what’s real life and how we go forward.

Audible is a bestselling spoken audio company which sells everything from learning books o adventure, also available is podcasts and radio stations which is available to anyone who owns the audible app. Continue reading “Audible: My Take on Listening to Books and More” →

Autism Awareness day is a day recognised around the world helping awareness with people who are on the Autism Spectrum.

Continue reading “Autism Awareness: Why Understanding Matters” →

Mothers day is the day of the year we celebrate the mums around the world for everything they do all year round

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April fools day or sometimes known as All Fools Day is a day  celebrated on April 1st by spreading practical jokes or hoaxes on your friends, this celebration is known in most Western countries and most European countries Continue reading “April Fools Day” →

Comic Relief, Sport Relief and Red Nose Day

Comic Relief, Sport Relief and Red Nose are all charitable events that are all about raising money to help those in need

Continue reading “Fundraising on TV: Comic Relief, Sport Relief and Red Nose Day” →

International Women’s Day originated in the year 1909 on February 28th Continue reading “International women’s day” →

World Book Day a day to signify and excite young children helping them become their favourite book characters. Continue reading “World Book Day” →

Lilly’s Disability Cons

Don’t get me wrong in life you never ask to be born with a disability.

In my opinion the cons of disability are you have to find different ways to do everyday tasks, others would take for granted.

Take walking as an example I can do it however I walk with K-Walker or Cruts and that’s only indoors I use a wheelchair when out and about. Continue reading “Pros and cons of disability” →

Christmas a annual celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ from a religious stand point.

Christmas is celebrated on the 25th December and is a day full of celebrations, decorating for the holiday, buying presents for your loved ones and celebrating the day with the people you love. Continue reading “Christmas” →

BBC Children in Need or as referred to in Wales Plant Mew Angen is the BBC’s and UK’s biggest fundraiser since 1980 and has managed to raise over £950 million for disadvantaged children and young children alike to give them a better future Continue reading “Children in need” →

Black Friday originally from an  American tradition that the UK has adopted

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Remembrance Day formally known as Poppy Day is celebrated on the Eleventh of November and it is to celebrated to remember all the fallen soldiers  who lost their lives from the first World War.

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Remembrance day is celebrated in many countries honouring the soldiers who fought bravely and who sadly lost their lives but we remember it as the day the First World War ended on the eleventh hour so every year on this day at eleven o clock we hold a minute silence in remembrance to the fallen soldiers from that time

A special parade is held within London where a marching band plays wonderful songs and is finished with one of the Royal Family in the past it has been the Queen who has laid a wreath on the Cenopath in respect to the fallen soldiers 

Remembrance Day will always be a day I’m proud to remember now 

The soldiers we remember on this day both from the past and present will always part in my heart as I believe that the soldiers are the ones who on the front line fighting for us to keep living the way we do

So give yourself one minute after reading this blog post Do you remember the full one who helped make the country what it is today I will always get my poppy 

Bonfire night or as it was formally known as Guy Fawkes night is celebrated on November 5th.

In the year 1605 a gentleman named Guy Fawkes took it upon himself to try and assassinate King James the I by putting gunpowder underneath the House of Lords, dude me to the fact that he had survived the attack on his life King James announced that this night would be a day celebrated as the day Guy Fawkes failed  Continue reading “Bonfire Night” →

Halloween the time of the year where people decorate their houses with spooky ornaments everything from spiders to skeleton bones the night every young child can be the one thing a year that terrifies them but on this faithful night their not themselves, their werewolves, Dracula Frankenstein, a Mummy, Clown, Princesses and superheroes these are just a few of the many things kids and adults like to become for one night.

Continue reading “Happy Halloween” →

So the Cerebral Palsy was first documented by a English Surgeon called William Little and it was discovered by good old Will in the year 1860 he came across this confusing condition affecting young children which was causing stiffness and muscles spasms in the legs Continue reading “National cerebral palsy Day” →

Black History Month also referred to as African-American History Month.

Black History Month was originated in 1926 in the US when historian Carter G Woodson announced that the second week of February would be known as Black History week as it corresponded with Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and Fredrick’s Douglass which both the Black community celebrated.

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World Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day for all commitment and action to stop and prevent suicide throughout the world.

Continue reading “World Suicide Prevention Day” →

On The 11th September 2001 a group of Islamic Terroists who were a part of al-Qaeda drove two crashed two air carriers into the North and South side or the World Trade Centre in America.

Continue reading “9. 11” →

A hero is some defined by someone’s bravery, their noble quality’s and courage for doing something heroic (no pun intended)

Continue reading “Heroes: What Makes Someone Truly Heroic?” →

Ok I thought I’d put this into a post because being a wheelchair user myself it’s really important to me. Now I can’t remember when buy Continue reading “Access to Buildings: Why Wheelchair Access Matters” →

Thank you so much to Lilly for inviting me to write to you today. I really hope it inspires people to do some incredible things!

Who Am I?

Continue reading “Your Have A Unique Perspective – Business Needs You!” →

Hi readers

We needed to figure out what the charity could do to raise money, one of our trustees Michael Price had a fantastic Continue reading “Heart n soul film club” →

I am a young multi-media journalist from London and I have cerebral palsy. I am all about changing people’s perceptions about disabilities. I want to share positive stories and spread the word about what disabled people CAN do, not what they can’t do.

Here are a few ways my disability affects me:

– I am a wheelchair user. I can’t walk unaided, so I walk with a K-Walker and crutches. However I use the wheelchair when I’m out and about.

Continue reading “My Perspective, My World, My Story” →

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The first of its kind! After over 1 year of research and development, many tweaks and changes the colour changing sleepsuit has Finally Arrived!

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Continue reading “My Situation” →

Hi readers in this blog post I give you my opinion on how models are portrayed in the media industry.

Continue reading “Modelling and the Media: My Take on How Models Are Portrayed” →

Hi readers well yesterday on my YouTube channel I had a comment from Aviva asking me to give them the best advice to cook something now I hate to break it to you my last name maybe cook however I’m no chef and so I unfortunately cannot help anyone with their cooking questions at all don’t like my last name confuse you

Hi readers

It’s that time of year again where we say Happy American Independence Day.

I realise it’s probably an American tradition

Continue reading “Happy American Independence Day: My Annual Celebration” →

Dear readers this blog post is a warning to you about scammers and how to protect yourself against spammers Continue reading “Scammers” →

For those who don’t know much about me, I have cerebral palsy so I went to a school for people with disabilities. Continue reading “My music experience” →

I’ve been staying at my mums for a while, so I’ve been trying to make a new morning routine. As I will admit I have got into a routine that’s become the same every week.

Continue reading “New routines and motivation” →

This week,from the 14th to the 20th May is mental health awareness week. Mixed anxiety and depression is the most common mental disorder in Britain, and 4-10% of people in England Continue reading “Mental Health Awareness: Why Talking About It Matters” →

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What did the traffic light say to the cars?

Don’t look I’m about to change

Forwarded as received

*All UK drivers please read important message*

Pass on to others…..

Continue reading “Important change in UK driving law” →

• Know your stuff – Own what you’re talking about!

• Be intentional – Being an intentional person means that everything you do is done with a certain resolve.

Continue reading “15 Tips On How To Be Confident” →

I can’t remember where I found this tip, but I read somewhere that you should think of your post as though you’re having a long conversation with a friend.

Continue reading “Blogging Tips: What I’ve Learned Along the Way” →

The seven days of calm this is an iPhone app

I have just finished a guided meditation program called the seven days of calm as a recommendation from my older sister to try and find myself a substitute for going to sleep with the TV on.

Continue reading “Seven Days of Calm: Trying a Week of Meditation” →

I can’t believe we’re in the third week of January I’m so behind with my blogging!

Continue reading “New Year New You” →

Hello, everybody, I will come back to my channel in this video I will be telling you some of the issues that wheelchair users face on public transport.

Continue reading “TFL Issues: The Problems Wheelchair Users Face on Public Transport” →

A short statement from Elizabeth Howard

only tried light writer I use phine on it and notes I have had lots of issues with battery running down. Mrs armitage sorted out so I could have one. It would depend on their disability.

Continue reading “Different types of communication aids” →

Dear Cerebral Palsy,

I do not hate you. I do not regret you. In fact, I feel blessed to have been able to grow with you. To be quite honest, I did not feel any of this love and acceptance until recently. I’m sorry. You see, throughout most of my life I have had what felt like a hole in my heart. An emptiness that I assumed was due to me not fitting in among my peers or in society. In actuality, this emptiness was created by me. It wasn’t that I longed for acceptance from my peers or society, but I longed for it in myself.

Continue reading “Dealing with cerebral palsy Sally Ann’s story” →

Can you explain what your disability is

Okay? Cutting a long story short  I have cerebral palsy  it’ means that I can’t walk  i’m primerrly a wheelchair user  and I need help with everyday tasks  Issues I have overcome of things like learning to Continue reading “Dealing with cerebral palsy” →

Explain what your disability is?

I have suffered from epilepsy since I was 4&half years old. Along with epilepsy, I have a moderate learning disability and I am on the autistic spectrum.

Continue reading “Dealing with epilepsy” →

Explain what your disability is?

I have Asperger’s Syndrome (a type of Autism), which is thought of as a learning difficulty or learning disability; it basically means my brain works differently to the brains of neurotypical people. Some people think someone having Asperger’s is a bad thing as we find some things (such as socialising and eye contact) difficult but I think we’re just different, as we often find some things easier than other people (such as maths and remembering things).

Continue reading “Dealing with Asperger’s Syndrome” →

Good afternoon everybody and welcome back to my channel, I am back because I’m  really really really excited because I think I had a breakthrough today and I want to tell you guys all about it 

Continue reading “My Breakthrough of the Month: A Moment I Had to Share” →

Can you tell us a bit about yourself?

My name is Ben, I’m an Artist. I enjoy collaborating and working with others to make Art. I’m 36 years old, I also enjoy swimming,

Continue reading “An interview with Ben Connors” →

Continue reading “Blogging ups and downs” →

Can you tell us a bit about yourself? What is it you do?

I’m a composer who writes music for films, TV and my own records and concerts.

What is inspires you to keep doing what you doing?

For me there are big and small inspirations. A big one might be playing a concert, and being in the same room as people who are enjoying your music, or watching a TV show and knowing that millions of people are hearing your music at the same time, but I think the small daily inspirations are the ones that keep me going. I’m still fascinated with the magical nature of music, and how putting one note after another can have such a profound emotional effect on us. Every morning when I sit down to work there’s that excitement that by the end of the day, some music will exist which wasn’t in the world the day before.

Continue reading “An Interview With Michael Price” →

Can you tell us a bit about yourself?

“I’m an artist, writer and part time superhero. I also have Tourettes Syndrome, which means I make movements and noises I can’t control called tics. I’ve got short curly hair and a very cool wheelchair.”

Continue reading “Meet The Real Life Superhero Behind Touretteshero” →

In this video I’ll be telling you my opinion on Black Friday is Black Friday is tomorrow Continue reading “Black Friday” →

Hi and welcome back

Continue reading “Interview tips and tricks” →

Well, what a treat I have for everyone today: a unique interview! So please read the story to meet the real person behind the shades.

Continue reading “Meet the guy behind the shades” →

Can you tell us a bit about yourself?

I am an autistic mum of autistic children. I was diagnosed with Aspergers 4 years ago.

Continue reading “An interview with Emma Dalmayne” →

What is the Taxicard Scheme?

The London Taxicard Scheme provides subsidised, door to door travel for London residents with severe mobility or visual impairments. It allows for travel in licensed taxis or private hire vehicles.

Continue reading “Taxicard: Everything You Need to Know About London’s Scheme” →

For those of you that don’t know me, I’m Lilly Cook and I

Continue reading “Preparing for a Day or Evening Out with a Wheelchair” →

Explain what your disability is

I have suffered from epilepsy since I was 4&half years old. Along with epilepsy, I have a moderate learning disability and I am on the autistic spectrum. Issues with my epilepsy are seizures which I have medication for and I have had multiple brain surgeries for.

Continue reading “Dealing with epilepsy” →

Hear what some of the audience members thought.

Continue reading “Harry Potter And The Cursed Child.” →

On Tuesday the 18th of July, as par tof the heart n soul takeover for the #Big30Archive project. Heart n Soul have been doing live internet shows. 

When I first found out this was happening I was really excited. Continue reading “Summer vs Serious: Taking Over the #Big30Archive” →

Well, we have finally kicked the big 30 birthday celebrations into action and what an amazing start it was!. The chat up was full of many inspirational people, it was a great celebration shared by all of the people involved with the big 30 and heart and soul. & What a celebration it was, Tilley and Del done a fantastic job at hosting as always, also mark and pino were being interviewed by Tilley. The event was brilliant, we even got BBC news coverage about the big 30.

Guy, unfortunately, the link the BBC IPlayer price is no longer available, so here are some of the images instead.

https://www.theguardian.com/social-care-network/gallery/2017/jul/11/heart-n-soul-charity-learning-disabilities-arts-in-pictures

The #Big30Archive project was featured in the guardian today (11/07/2017) which personally I think is a big Continue reading “The Online Guardian: When the #Big30Archive Made the News” →

I also got interviewed for The Big 30 as part of The Media Team with Shalim and Nicola. Don’t get me wrong the interview was fine, but it didn’t feel right to be one of the people being interviewed. I’m okay with being interviewed – I’m not saying I haven’t or won’t be interviewed again – but I now realise I prefer to be the interviewer!  Continue reading “The Media Team Big 30 Interview “ →

Andeans Big 30 interview was so unique and interesting to be at, as I knew he is a busy guy but I didn’t quite realise how busy he gets.

Continue reading “An oral history interview with Aldean Blear” →

This interview went by like a breeze, it was so easy. We asked for one or two questions and Lizzie spoke for the whole two hours – it was great she was so expressive and with everything she explained she elaborated with beautiful expressions.

Continue reading “A Big 30 interview with Lizzie Emeh” →

Now I’ll be honest, it was the shortest oral history interview Cherry and myself have ever been in, however it was an interview nonetheless!

Continue reading “A Big 30 interview with Electric Fire” →

What can I tell you about The Fish Police – wow they are busy guys. They’ve been on tour all around the UK and overseas, they’ve performed in New York and Turkey.

Continue reading “An interview with The Fish Police” →

Ok so by now you know I’ve been doing the #Big30Archive interviews for a while now and I’ve loved every single interviewee – I genuinely do – but there is something really special about Ricky and Jenny   Continue reading “An interview with Ricky and Jenny “ →

Keith spoke a lot about the early days of Heart and Soul and about the various different manager job titles he had whilst he was working at Heart n Soul, from store manager to road manager and many more that he I can’t remember.

Continue reading “An oral history interview with Keith “ →

Now what can I tell you about Tilley and Del the Pig

Continue reading “A Big 30 interview with Tilley and Del” →

Oh my we learnt so much about Dean that I didn’t know, Dean spoke a lot about the DRS (Dean Rodney Singers Continue reading “A Big 30 interview with Dean Rodney Junior “ →

On Friday the 27th January I had my #Big30Archive photoshoot with Frank, I didn’t realise how tiring doing a photoshoot would be.

Continue reading “My Big 30 Photoshoot: Behind the Scenes” →

On  Thursday the 26th January I Binterviewed Jacqui, and oh my gosh it was amazing. I loved her, and hearing stories about her family and what life was like for her growing up.

For those of you who don’t know, Jacqui Beckford is the British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter that Heart n Soul have at most of there big events, so that the event can be fully accessible. Continue reading “An interview with Jacqui Beckford “ →

I know right when you first hear or read the words ‘oral history training’ you think well this is going to be boring, but in my own opinion it was okay, the first session before Christmas and the last season were the best, but the one in the middle felt to me like parts of it was repeated.

Continue reading “Oral History Training.” →

On Tuesday the 24th of January i interviewed Lisa and Lolita, what an interesting chatty pair they are.

I think my favourite question of the interview was can you tell us about your Heart n Soul experience? – I think it’s because you never know quite what people are going to say, because everyone’s experience is different.

Continue reading “An interview with Lisa and Lolita.” →

On Tuesday 17th of January I had the pleasure of interviewing one of the coolest bands around Too Hot For Candy

We would be in the middle of a question or they would be in the middle of their answer and they would stop and just start singing I loved it .
I need to tell you all that It goes Continue reading “An interview with Too Hot For Candy “ →

Well The heart n soul chatterbox team bring you another episode Continue reading “It’s Christmas: A Chatterbox Christmas Special” →

The SEN Music Development day conference was an action packed full day of performances workshops and opportunities to try new things! I interviewed a range of different people at the workshops and some workshop leaders I asked them a few questions to just hear what their experience at this event has been like. Continue reading “SEN Music Development Day: A Day of Music, Workshops and New Ideas” →

Now I said to myself that I would write this blog post at the end of the project but I think it’ll be easier for me to write about my thoughts and feelings about the project as they come up.

Now I will be totally honest with you, all I know already is that I’ve been pushed to limits I never thought existed already and that’s just organisational wise trying to sort out dairy clashes. Because I’m one of those people who once something is booked in, I don’t like to let anyone down, so I’m juggling appointments and meetings around so I can fit in as much as I can. And we are still only in the planning meetings stage!

Continue reading “Big 30 Planning Meetings: The Beginning of Something Special” →

Chat up was so funny, can I just say Jess Thom and Liz Carr were hilarious and I’m so glad they had a sense of humour about disability because that is very hard to come across somedays.

Continue reading “Chat up with Liz Carr & Jess Thom” →

Continue reading “Berlin 2016.” →

This weekend I went to the Mozilla Festival 2016 as part of @ShapeArts Young Leaders Forum to help out Shape Arts and @WacArts to facilitate a workshop. In the workshop we wanted to concentrate on answering the question,

Continue reading “Mozilla Festival 2016 “ →

Today I went to the #nativemeetup to introduce ourselves to all the hacker ms that feel they are brave enough, to take on our challenge of designing a successful piece of equipment for @heartnsoulart to use,
So Ashley Dean Lizzie and myself went to to a talk to all of the music makers / developers to tell them a little bit about what heart n soul is? and what we do? I thank you all today for listening to us and to all

Now I just want to say a few thankyous to Native Instruments London, Continue reading “Native Instumnts Meet Up “ →

Continue reading “Beautiful Octopus Club – BIG 30!” →

The EFDSS conference

The English Folk Dance And Song Society got in touch with the sound connections and asked if myself and sound connections would support them in the conference.

Continue reading “EFDSS Conference.” →

16 hours and no more
This is a blog I really wanted to do, mainly to answer a couple of questions that most disabled person that is tied up with the benefit system wants to know and that is…

Continue reading “16 hours and no more.” →

This is a review that i wrote on behalf of shape arts.

Of all the events taking place, I choose to go and see “11 Million Reasons” however it wasn’t what I expected at all. I will admit it was really good to see disabled people’s interpretations of the iconic scenes from popular films that we would all recognise.

Continue reading “Unlimited Festival Review ” 11 million reasons”” →

The Maritime Museum
We are here to bring disability to the front of the museum and show them in a positive light

After four days of work, here is what everyone in the team has come up With

Nelsons letter

When I first saw the letter that Nelson wrote using his left hand I didn’t like the way he described himself as being burden to his friends an country. But I do like the way Nelson overcame all his barriers an still mantained I high level of power in the end.

Continue reading “Greenwich Maritime Museum” →

As part of the shape arts youth forum we were asked who was able to help represent shape arts and Wac Arts at the Liberty festival 2016 so myself and Jessica said we would help out, I was the first one there from shape so I didn’t quite know what to do at first but we spent the morning giving out leaflets and spreading the word about shape arts and youth forum.

Continue reading “Liberty Festival 2016.” →

Guys I don’t normally do this but I genuinely couldn’t of said it better myself guys even famous people face there challenges Continue reading “Even famous people face barriers “ →

Well guys the latest Chatterbox podcast is called Who We Are, don’t worry I know what you’re all thinking WOW! “That’s a big subject”

So I’m going to try and break it down for you it should make it a little bit easier for you all.

Continue reading “Chatterbox Who We Are!” →

Last night I went to Lizzie Emeh’s second album launch. It was an epic night, as I knew it would be! There was a really good atmosphere, Continue reading “Lizzie Emeh’s EP Launch” →

Last night Mark, Shalim and myself was Heart n Souls representatives at the Charity Governance Awards 2016.
Unfortunately – we didn’t win last night – we were pipped to the post by LEAP (Tom Lawson’s organisation) a Continue reading “Charity Governance Awards” →

I don’t usually do this but I’m going to write a post about a story Continue reading “Interesting new research “ →

It all started when me and Karen got in the cab at 5pm, and managed to arrive 90 minutes early to the Jumeriah Carlton Tower. It was slightly awkward.

I was lucky enough to be invited to attend the Music Teachers Award for Excellence as part of the Heart and Soul Sound lab team. Continue reading “Music Teachers Awards For Excellence” →

As a a group when we decided to do a radio project on feeling good,

Then we were all assigned our individual peaces of research to do. myself being the journalist of the chatterbox crew. Continue reading “Feeling Good: Finding the Music That Lifts You Up” →

Hi everyone I hope you well, I wondered if you would be able to help me spread the word as part of their 30th birthday celebrations @HeartnSoulArt are creating the Heart n Soul choir, giving a voice to people with learning disabilities. They need YOUR help to raise £6,200. This will mean that they can offer FREE choir sessions to everyone! You can donate a little, or a lot, every donation will make a real difference! Donate today here: http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/the-heart-n-soul-choir many thanksHeart n Soul need your help to raise £6,200 for a community choir in Deptford for people

Continue reading “The Heart n Soul Choir: Help Us Give a Voice to the Celebration” →

Well, firstly let’s start with SoundLab Play Space – what a crazy day it was! From 12-8pm we were running on a very, very tight schedule. SoundLab Play Space took place at the Nesta building in London. It was a day where people could try out different equipment to make them realise how music-making can be put simply and made easy for everyone. Continue reading “SoundLab on tour” →

A while ago I did a piece of work for Sound Connections talking about people’s journeys and how they got into music. I chose to do my video on Kali, there’s not very much more to say – I’m going to let the video talk for itself!

Honestly guys it was over so fast! What’s that saying everyone says, “blink and you’ll miss it”.
What happened when we got there…
– checked in to the hotel.
– went for dinner. Continue reading “Brussels in a Flash: A Fly-by Visit I Won’t Forget” →

Today I went to Music Learning Revolution in London with Justin and Richard to do a talk about Heart n Soul’s SoundLab.

It went really well. OK, I’m not going to lie, I’ve done a fair few SoundLab talks now and it feels quite good!

SoundLab talks and events have taken place at Abby Road, other places in London, Birmingham and probably a few more places that have unfortunately slipped my mind!
Continue reading “Music Learning Revolution: Taking SoundLab to London” →

Hi guys, here is my blog for Stay Up Late Uk Brighton. The blogs about how

Continue reading “Guest Blog for Stay Up Late: Sharing My Experience” →

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOy0YgUDwDg
Guys I don’t normally do this but please I found this video a while ago I found this really motervational video that everyone needs to see and share.

It all started at 7.30 in the morning we were picked up by a cab that dropped us to Euston station – we were in the cab for 2 hours because we were in rush hour traffic. We got to the station later than expected and we missed our 9.23 train!
We got on the Virgin train to Birmingham, we were on the train for an hour and a half then we reach Birmingham New Street Station.
We made it to Birmingham now all we had to do was find where the event was taking place! After reading the place was only a short walk away we set off.
Our short walk – well my short wheel! We’d made it to the event. Continue reading “SoundLab Goes to Birmingham: A Busy Day of Music and Travel” →

not so long ago i was lucky enough to go to the utopia exhibition at the round house.
all i could think as i was going around the exhibiton was WOW, i would love to be part of the team that put this all together.

who came up with the idea of the whole thing? and how did they manage to put it all together?
Continue reading “Utopia at the Roundhouse: An Exhibition That Made Me Want In” →

The Shape Arts course is amazing! Through being part of the Inspiring Futures program they help you to realise what you can achieve and break it down into manageable steps. Continue reading “Inspiring Futures: Turning Big Goals into Steps to Success” →

Not so long ago as part of a course I was lucky enough to be invited to a behind the scenes tour of the Southbank Centre.

No, I’m not going to lie I have been to the Royal Festival hall a number of times and helped out with a number of different events but it’s no Continue reading “The Southbank Tour: Behind the Scenes at the Southbank Centre” →

A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to go to the Roundhouse as part of a course with Shape Arts. We went there to do a workshop in radio production. We learnt how producers plan their shows and had the opportunity to pretend to put our own show. Me, Kerry and Mackinlay worked together, we called our show the ‘Third Wheel’ to turn it on it’s head as only 2 of us are in wheelchairs. Continue reading “Round and Round the Roundhouse: Learning Radio Production” →

I had a call from Mark to ask if I would do a talk with Justin and Ashley at Abbey Road about the SoundLab project. In true style, I found out about this last minute, it’s quite lucky that I work well under pressure! So only having 24 hour’s notice we planned to do the talk interview-stylee. Continue reading “Abbey Road antics!” →

Check out my video from Heart n Soul’s Squidz Club – all filmed on a GoPro!

Continue reading “The Squidz Club Goes Pro “ →

Check out my new video reviewing the UK and Finnish entries to Eurovison!

Continue reading “Eurovision History!” →

Since being involved in the People Skills project I have formed a clearer idea of what I want to with my life.

I have learned more about the various organizations that are out there doing the same thing or similar to what I want to achieve. Continue reading “My Toucan Employment Experience: Finding My Direction” →

Here you go