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Scotland's Islands
Back in March, we were fortunate to be joined by Lizzie from the National Autistic Society's Largs Branch who had recently worked with Calmac on delivering some autism resources and activities on the ferry routes in the Firth of Clyde, specifically the islands of Arran and Bute. Scotland has many more islands and they are all in large groups. At the travel club meet up, questions were asked about other parts so we have created this blog as a follow up Mull and Iona Mull is si
acrosbie57
Jul 22 min read
Austrian Holidays
Following on from my blog on European City Breaks with trams, I got the recommendation to spotlight Innsbruck and Salzburg (Ironically a few weeks afterwards I ended up on a last-minute holiday to there- although the Salzburg and Lake Wolfgang was on a visit in 2013). Both of these cities are connected from the UK with a range of flights although many routes only operate once a week, and offer a range of nearby holiday destinations and day trips to enjoy the best that Austria
acrosbie57
Jul 12 min read
Up, Up & Away
Let's take a moment and explore the sky, as we open up July with this week's theme, Up, Up and Away!
A truly imaginative adventure awaits, hoping to take flight with creativity this week. See you Wednesday if you're free...
sarah816202
Jul 12 min read
Recommitting to Action Against Disability Cuts
Conference, Chair, Comrades, Lee Elliott, I stand before you today because we are witnessing a coordinated, systemic attack on disabled workers - an attack that is being dressed up as "reform" but feels like a declaration of war on our class. Last year, at the TUC Congress, unions stood united together. Motions 38 and 39 were passed unanimously. The entire trade union movement pledged coordinated and sustained action against disability cuts. The CWU was at the heart of that f
kevinndaws
Jun 292 min read
Calling for Statutory Disability Leave
Conference, Ash Wise, moving this motion on behalf of the PCS (Public And Commercial Services) Union. I speak to you from the heart with lived experience as someone living with ME and also neurodiversity – which causes me physical, sensory and cognitive impairments. Right now, across our workplaces, disabled workers are being failed by a system that does not recognise reality. We are told to stay in work. We are told to manage our conditions. We are told to be resilient. But
kevinndaws
Jun 277 min read
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