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Helen and Jenkyn Knill

Day trip along the Kennet and Avon Canal

Helen Knill and her husband Jenkyn Knill run Lady Lena canal boat cruises. Helen shares her experience of hidden gems along the Kennet and Avon canal.

Helen Knill
Helen Knill
Days Out blog
Places
23 March 2019
Motability Scheme car

Is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) right for you?

Multi-Purpose Vehicles are incredibly practical cars, especially for families. Find out if they're right for you and your needs.

Tim Barnes-Clay
Motability Scheme
Motoring
21 March 2019
Hotel room

Helen Dolphin’s guide to accessible hotels in the UK

Top tips and advice on accesssible accommodation when you're travelling around the UK.

Helen Dolphin
Motability Scheme
Places
18 March 2019
Jasmine

An accessible guide to Harlow Carr, Harrogate

Jasmine writes about her experience of Harlow Carr gardens with her DogAID-trained assistance dog Max.

Jasmine O’Neill-Stone
Jasmine O’Neill-Stone
Days Out blog
Places
16 March 2019
Gearstick

What is a direct-shift gearbox?

Have you heard of DSG gearboxes? Find out how what they are and how they work with this helpful introduction.

Ben Custard
Ben Custard
Car Buyer
Motoring
13 March 2019
Motorway

Close following and tailgating: the dangers and how to avoid it

Are you familiar with tailgating? Find out exactly what constitutes it and why it's so dangerous with this handy article.

Ade Holder
Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
10 March 2019
Porth Eirias roof terrace

Blowing away the winter cobwebs in Porth Eirias, North Wales

Becky talks about their visit to Porth Eirias beach in Colwyn Bay highlighting stress free accessibility of the attractions.

Becky Hamilton
Becky Hamilton
Days Out blog
Places
09 March 2019
Mrs Rabbit

6 places to leap into the pages of your favourite children’s book on World Book Day 2019

Rough Guides writer Emma Field has found six places in the UK where you can delve deeper into the lives of the characters you’d normally find in the pages of your favourite book.

Emma Field
Rough Guides
Places
06 March 2019
Disabled toilet

Changing Places accessible toilets

Changing Places are accessible toilets that are designed to meet the needs of people with more complex conditions or disabilities. Helen Dolphin tells us everything we need to know.

Helen Dolphin
Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
06 March 2019

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