In the November/December 2023 issue of The Aylesbury Guide we informed you that Abel Hands was in hospital, I am very pleased to say he was able to come home just before Christmas. Unfortunately at this time he is unable to write his article. He did come out of hospital thinking he could just
On Thursday 7 December Stoke Mandeville based charity WheelPower welcomed 42 local disabled people to the 2023 Buckinghamshire Sports Festival. This one day event gave participants of all ages the opportunity to try and experience a variety of wheelchair sports at the birthplace of the Paralympic Movement. This free event was open to anyone with
The Stoke Mandeville based charity supports people with physical disabilities to enjoy the many benefits that come from regular movement, activity and sport, both here in Buckinghamshire and across the United Kingdom. As well as hosting a calendar of events they also have an extensive collection of online resources that include three live weekly online
I Have A Voice Too! finished last year on a high. Our 10th Birthday Party was followed by performing some scenes of Dr. Guttmann’s Journey to two local SEN schools. This was a completely new experience for us as our group explained and taught this inspiring, incredible story. The children and staff then had
The National Paralympic Heritage Trust is looking for disabled or neurodivergent volunteers to become part of an extraordinary project in collaboration with Coventry University, supported by the Midlands National Lottery Heritage Fund. As an Oral History Volunteer, you’ll undertake professional training to conduct three to five interviews with Paralympic athletes. We believe in capturing Paralympic
As Christmas becomes a distant memory all that remains now is actually paying for it! It’s so easy to just ‘put it on the card’ but unfortunately all those last minute must haves, all add up, and is it worth being burdened with all that debt? The biggest expense we generally have is a
Hello all. You’ll notice a slightly different editorial picture on here today. If you would allow me to introduce myself. I’m Simon Hobden from Berkshire and Wiltshire borders. I run a printing and publishing company there and a studio shop in Hungerford. I have been printing the Aylesbury Guide for something like 12 years
We have all enjoyed a lovely busy summer. On the beautiful sunny days we have acted and sung outside, which we have really enjoyed. The weather wasn’t so kind on our sponsored walk as we had some rain. It also rained when we attended the Play in the Park event. We have taken part
Paralympic Flame to be created at Stoke Mandeville for all future Paralympic Games. • Paris 2024 will be the first Paralympic Games for the new ceremony, which will also mark the start of the Paralympic Torch Relay • New event aims to increase Stoke Mandeville’s status as the birthplace of the Paralympic Movement As part
