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Classified Advertisements Issue 85 - June 2008
| Vehicles & Accessories | Wheelchairs & Accessories | Equipment | Property for Sale | Holiday Vehicle for Hire | Holiday Accommodation | Wanted | Miscellaneous | Personal Assistance |
Vehicles and Accessories
VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE 2.4 diesel. Registered Dec 2003. 15,000 miles. Adapted for wheelchair passenger with Ricon rear lift. Fiv seats, plus wheelchair with additional 6th seat. Metallic Green. £10,750 ono. Telephone 01772 729587 Email peter.j.sullivan@btinterent.com
VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE, auto, R Reg. Low mileage, 23,200. Excellent condition. Red, rear ramp & winch, air conditioning and radio. Seats 7 + wheelchair. £11,000. Plymouth Telephone 01752 214806.
FORD TRANSIT 80, 1996, 2.5 turbo diesel, auto, drive from wheelchair, horizontal zero effort steering, push button start, exlocks, Ricon tail lift with remote tailgate, duel controls, C4/5 driver. Respray 3 years ago, new MOT, FSH, photos on request. £3,500. Nottingham Telephone 0115 877 8977. Email mark.coleman6@ntlworld.com
SUPERARM 2000 MOTORHOME WHEELCHAIR LIFT made in USA by Handicaps Inc, in 2001. The lift fits inside the doorway of either a small van-type vehicle or a coach-type of motorhome. It cost over £3,500 new and is in perfect working condition. Price £1,000 only. Please ring John 01427 668990 / 07786 865442 for more information.
BUYING/SELLING A WHEELCHAIR VAN? Chris Beasty C4/5 may be able to help. Telephone 01430 827260, preferably 11am – 12noon.
ELAP ROTATING CAR SEAT. 3-way, fully reclining car seat helps make transferring in and out of the car much easier. Seat rotates 90 degrees and extends through car door. Accompanying video guide. £225. Telephone George: 07765 867025
RICON LIFT Excellent condition. Can be seen working and fitted to VW T4. Cost over £2,000 new, will accept £800 ono. Telephone 01736 759202.
Wheelchairs and Accessories
WHEELCHAIR TRAVEL BAG © 2003 Protective bag for your wheelchair in planes, cars, boats and trains. Substantial yet light and compact. MAYDAY PRODUCTS Tel: 01491 680103 E-mail: maydayuk@oxfree.com www.maydayproducts.com
PUSHING GLOVES (fingerless) and other hand aids especially for tetras. www.palmproducts.co.uk
POWERTEC F.45 ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR. Good working order. Needs battery. Offers invited around £300. QUICKIE F55 ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR. Nearly two and a half years old. Showroom condition. Offers over £1,500. Cost £6,000 new. MANUAL WHEELCHAIR, 16”x16” seat. Old , but hardly used. Removable rear wheels. Rigid frame. Price £150. Telephone 020 7624 1082
SPEEDY DUO HANDCYCLE ATTACHMENT – combining the benefits of exercise with power assistance when it’s needed. 6 gears, including mountain range. 30-40 mile range. Will fit most chairs. Hardly used, £1,000 ono. Telephone 01285 642390
JAZZY 1121 POWERED WHEELCHAIR, 15 months old, perfect condition, indoor or outdoor use, electrically elevating seat. £1,250 ono. Hertfordshire. Telephone John: 01920 460146. Email jhbutter@btinternet.com
ALBER ADVENTURE German engineered indoor/outdoor electric wheelchair. Porsche designed with regenerative hub motors. 7.5mph top speed, lights/indicators, rear suspension, 30-mile battery range, swing-away controller, vehicle kit for safely securing wheelchair in van. Easily disassembles into compact units for car transportation. Hardly used, superb condition, genuine reason for sale. Cost £7,000 but asking £2,950 ono. Please contact me for photos and more information. Telephone: 01553 673188 Email: andrew@smial.freeserve.co.uk
CYCLONE KARMA WHEELS, (Pair) Custom painted (Zebra coloured). Race Tyres included. Unused £250 Ono. Telephone 07779 859921 Email Dilangley@Somerset.Gov.Uk
VARNA 2 HANDCYCLE, Black, two years old, Fully serviceable, £495. Surrey/Hants. Telephone 01428 717722 or 07803 503606.
Equipment
BUTTBOARD TRANSFER BOARDS Transfer in and out of the car, on/off the bed, with ease, pack in a suitcase giving freedom and independence. Quality transfer boards with or without handles offered, new lightweight (2lb) formica covered. Easy cleaned, length 24” or 28” width 8”. Prices £40 to £55 plus p&p Tel: 020 8688 7322. Fax: 020 8681 0245 E-mail: jaffa@globalnet.co.uk
OSWESTRY STANDING FRAMES. Custom-built, wooden frames from £450. Stainless steel, adjustable/collapsible frame from £685. All our frames can now be fitted with electric lifting harnesses, £375. Suitable for new and old frames alike. Brochure available. Tel: 01691 718218 (N.Wales). E-mail: sales@theodavies.demon.co.uk www.theodavies.demon.co.uk
RAMPS from £69 delivered. www.wheelchairramps.org or ring Chris on 01430 827260. All profits to children’s and African charities.
BATHLIFT (AQUATIC FORTUNA) Reclining. Battery operated. Hardly used. Cost £900. Price only £400 ono. Telephone 01252 721208
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Essex /Suffolk border. T5 owner wishes to sell his detached property. Village hall, primary school, church & pub all in walking/pushing distance. Fully converted for wheelchair, including a concealed vertical lift. Flexible accommodation comprising lounge, dining room, kitchen, breakfast room, utility, study, 2/3 bedrooms, bathroom, wet shower room, cloakroom, carport, double garage, large integral workshop/games room. Situated on a 1.5 acre, easy-care plot. Potential for conversion to provide independent annexe. £525k Tel 07971-138038 or E-mail waterhouse.philip@btinternet.com
SUNBURY-ON-THAMES, MIDDLESEX 2/3 bedroom, semi-detached bungalow. Recently refurbished, totally wheelchair friendly, in a sought-after cul-de-sac, within easy reach of London/Heathrow/M3/M25. Large wet room, raised WC, low-level kitchen, large hallways. Please email for details: darlingblackcat@aol.com
NOTTINGHAM BUNGALOW FOR SALE Fantastic 4-bed bungalow in Nottingham. £375,000. Recently refurbished, totally wheelchair friendly, in a sought-after cul-de-sac, within easy reach of London Heathrow/ M3/M25. large wet room, raised WC, low-level kitchen, large hallways. Please email for details: darlingblackcat@aol.com
OVERSEAS PROPERTY FOR SALE
SOUTHERN SPAIN
Accessible Rural Property Tourism Business Currently operated as a successful self-catering vacation rental enterprise, this luxury rural property attracts guests from around the world. The property is comprised of two independent and wheelchair-accessible home-from-home residences – each with a private and accessible swimming pool and registered and approved by the Office of Tourism – perfect for a home and/or business in the sun. Price includes the majority of fixtures and fittings. Price: 760,000 euros Telephone 00 34 958 340 088
PEYIA, CYPRUS
Furnished villa with separate apartment below, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Close to village amenities. Views to Coral Bay. Converted for wheelchair user with external lift to first floor villa. Full CH/AC. Pressure water, Sky dish, car port, communal heated pool. Price GBP £360,000. Contact Brian and Angela Sargent. Telephone + 357 26 623009, mobile +357 99 495785.
MOTORHOME FOR HIRE
WHEELCHAIR ADAPTED MOTORHOME for hire, Winchester based, Mercedes Diesel Automatic with hand controls. Sleeps 2/3. Side Lift. Wheel-in shower with chair. www.rent1now.co.uk/mh Tel Helen 01962 714186 honw42@aol.com
HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION
www.accessatlast.com You want a holiday which is accessible and affordable! You want a room which meets your needs! You want a break! Visit www.accessatlast.com We’re making life accessible for YOU! Telephone 01772 814555 www.accessatlast.com
FRANCE
SOUTHERN DORDOGNE Well-equipped cottage in quiet but central bastide near Lalinde. Sleeps 4 in two bedrooms each with en-suite shower rooms. One with roll-in shower, low mirror etc. Easy access to/from parking area and swimming pool. We enjoy welcoming wheelchair users many of whom come again. For more details phone/fax Joy or Chris Lyddon on 00 33 553 61 72 07 or visit us at www.frenchconnections.co.uk/accom/134.html
DORDOGNE FRANCE. Detached house, 5-bedrooms – sleeps 9. Facilities include hoist, large wet-floor shower room, shower chair/commode etc. Tried to have all we need for a hassle-free holiday with our disabled son C5/6. Swimming pool 12m x 6m. www.france-disabled-gite.co.uk Contact Gloria Wooding 01803 856511.
BRITTANY Wheelchair accessible Gite available in rural Brittany for holiday lets throughout the year. Easy reach of ferry and airports. Accommodation Sleeps 6, ground floor double bedroom with wet room and shower chair, 1 double and 1 twin bedroom and family bathroom upstairs (not wheelchair accessible). Swimming pool, garden, patio, bed linen and towels included. 30 mins from the coast. Owned by T4, 10% discount for SIA members. For details contact Wendy on 01536 790403 or www.accessible-holiday-france.co.uk
BRITTANY Super longere-style house, renovated 2006. Sleeps 8. Ground floor bedroom and wetroom. Near St Malo and Dinan. Fabulous beaches nearby. www.bretonhouse.co.uk or phone Sue Greenway 01984 667205.
Chatel – Portes Du Soleil Luxury three bedroom ski apartment 50 metres from centre of village. Wheelchair accessible with modified toilet and bathroom. Own garage plus designated disabled parking. Ideal for independent skiers and family/friends. 550 miles from Calais, 50 miles from Geneva. Own vehicle essential. Contact John Pitchforth on 07973 425276 or visit http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p85072
CHAMPAGNE – ARDENNES REGION House sleeps 9, indoor pool. Village location, close restaurant, grocery store. Paris –2-hours. Paraplegic owner. For further details telephone 02890 667396 Email diarmuid.brittain@btinternet.com
PROVENCE Detached, single-storey, villa adapted for wheelchair use. Owner T3 paraplegic. Private gardens, pool and secure parking. Sleeps 4 in two bedrooms, one with wheel-in wet room, shower and shower chair, the other with bath and shower. 10-minutes walk from the shops of LORGUES and a 45-minute drive from the coast. www.accessvilladelorgues.co.uk Contact Geoffrey Croasdale. Telephone 01753 850564 Email g.croasdale@btopenworld.com
SPAIN
TRAVEL IN SAFETY AND COMFORT. COSTA BLANCA ACCESSIBLE AIRPORT TRANSFERS Alicante North, Valencia South. Fully accessible minibus, adapted for 2 wheelchairs + 4 other passengers or 1 wheelchair + 7 others. 4-point fastening + inertia seatbelts. 24 hour meet-and-greet service. Tel: Rob 00 34 6064 18197. www.accessibletravel.es
ORANGE BLOSSOM COAST Accessible air-conditioned, ground floor apartments, with wheel-in shower chairs etc. in this delightful part of Spain. Visit our website at www.accessibleapartments.co.uk
LAS PIEDRAS HOLIDAYS Delightful, luxury guesthouse in beautiful, rural Southern Spain. Spacious en-suite rooms with air-con. Family rooms available. Swimming pool with hoist & magnificent views. Acclaimed restaurant & bar. Full board, b&b or self-catering. All totally wheelchair accessible. Mobility aids & care available. Accessible transport for excursions & airport transfers. EL PLEAMAR Probably the best located apartment in Spain. Gound floor, 2 bedrooms, roll-in shower, metre-wide doors, hoist and other aids available, air-con, all to a high standard. Frontline beach at Torrox Costa, Eastern Costa del Sol. Very easy-wheel, up-market resort – no hire car necessary. Contact us now for a brochure or further information on Las Piedras or El Pleamar. Tel/ fax 00 34 952 033 100 Email info@laspiedras.co.uk Website www.laspiedras.co.uk
COSTA DEL SOL - DUQUESA Apartment - 2 double bedrooms. 3 swimming pools, close to amenities, bars, restaurants, 25 sq m terrace. All areas inside and out are ramped. Call Rena 07766030124 or email rena.mushailov@googlemail.com
SPAIN, COSTA BLANCA Luxury, detached villa to meet wheelchair users’ needs. The villa comprises: 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, Master Bedroom has en-suite with wheel-in shower (shower chair provided). Private pool with hoist. Restaurants, shops and wheelchair accessible beach are all within close proximity. 1 Hour drive from both Alicante and Valencia airports. Owner T4. Contact Gavin or Lynda. Tel: 01786 811546 E-mail: lynda.hutton@talktalk.net www.spanishvillawithaccessibility.com
SPAIN, COSTA BLANCA, JAVEA. Spacious, luxury, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, detached family villa. Fully wheelchair adapted, level access throughout. Master bedroom has en-suite bathroom with wheel-in shower. Fully-fitted kitchen, satellite TV. 10m x 5m pool with hoist. Paraplegic owner, contact Norman or Sue. Tel: 01900 67280 Mobile: 07810 011 263 Fax: 01900 67305 Email: accessvilla@aol.com Website: www.accessvillaspain.com
DENIA/JAVEA Spacious accessible family villa, shaded pergola terraces, garden to large private pool with hoist. BBQ, kitchen and shaded lunching area by pool. Stunning mountain, orange and almond grove views. Alicante/Valencia airports one hour. Long, wide sandy beaches with wheelchair access and assistance. Fishing port, discos, old traditional town 4 miles. Master bedroom with wheel-in shower etc. Two further bedrooms and bathrooms. Satellite TV, video etc. Owner T4. Email dmbookersing@yahoo.co.uk Telephone 01935 812214 www.holiday-rentals.com Property number 6568
SPAIN, COSTA BLANCA, TORREVIEJA Established, detached family villa with lovely gardens in sunny Torrevieja on the Spanish Costa Blanca. Huge wheel-in swimming pool. Custom-built for C5 owner. Close to beach and all amenities. Airport 20 mins. Converted vehicle also available to hire. For details 01262 676015. www.disabledvilla.com
LUXURY VILLA, COSTA BLANCA Luxury 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa near Javea. Adapted for wheelchair user with level access throughout. Master bedrooms has en-suite with wheel-in shower. Sleeps up to 6. Private garden and pool with hoist. Shops, restaurants and beach close by. Contact Mike or Jan. Tel: 0034 965 77 1855 E-mail: info@laguardia31.com web: www.laguardia31.com
PORTUGAL
ALGARVE, PORTUGAL You won't find a destination with a greater selection of holiday facilities anywhere! Villas, cottages, bungalows, hotels, b&b (all with wheel-in showers, some with pool hoists) car hire with hand controls, adapted vans, coaches and much more. Check out my website for full descriptions, prices and photos on each property, as well as information on all my other services. Personalised one-to-one service guaranteed. David Player C6/7 Wheeling Around the Algarve Rua 5 de Outubro 181 Apartado 3421 8135 Almancil, Portugal Tel: 00351 289 393636 Fax: 00351 289 397448 E-mail: dave@player.pt Web: http://www.player.pt
ALGARVE, PORTUGAL Your home from home in the sun including accessible transport Owned by C4 tetraplegic, 20 minutes from Faro airport with stunning views and privacy. 3 twin bedrooms, 2 with wheel-in showers. Pool with hoist heated to 25ºC (May-Oct incl). Inclusive accessible vans & airport transfers, electric up and down bed, electric indoor hoist, shower/commode chairs etc. Not to be missed - to avoid disappointment book now! See full details on our comprehensive website. Tel. 00351 289 411455 E-mail: sia@ouricodomar.com Web: www.ouricodomar.com
ALGARVE, PORTUGAL. Spacious private villa with pool and hoist. 3 bed, 2 bath with wheel-in shower. Shower chair provided. Well-equipped kitchen. 2 barbecues. All doors 1-metre wide. Level access throughout villa and pool area. Paraplegic owner. Debbie Wells. Tel: 01277 354 313.
ALGARVE, PORTUGAL Two semi-detached self-catering cottages, with wheelchair access, in quiet rural area but only ten minutes from the resort town and beaches of Albufeira. Ground floor has open-plan lounge, kitchen, diner. Bedroom sleeps 2, with en-suite wheel-in shower. Shower chair provided. Twin room upstairs – not wheelchair accessible. Ramp up to swimming pool with hoist. Owner C5 lives on premises. For details and brochure, contact Diane on 00 351 289 368789 or email diane.moodley@sapo.pt
TENERIFE
TENERIFE, PLAYA LAS AMERICAS. 2-bed, 2-bathroom, wheelchair-accessible apartment with large terrace on sea-front complex. Close to all amenities. Mobility equipment and transport available to hire from local firm. For details contact 01332 835436 / 07833 550306.
CYPRUS
CYPRUS, Coral Bay, Peyia - for holiday rent Ground-floor apartment, two double bedrooms (a double + two singles). Good open-plan access. Set up for wheelchair users. Kitchen, large drive-in/wheel-in shower room. User-propelled shower/commode chair available. Grab rails and supports for toilet and shower. Standing frame available. Both AC and central heating available. Patio area with slope for wheelchair users, views to sea. Access to communal heated swimming pool with electric hoist. Beach 5 minutes away. Owner paraplegic and living above. Located in the village of Peyia, with good restaurants, a supermarket and food shops. Contact Brian and Angela Sargent. Tel: +357 26 623 009; Mob: +357 994 95785. Email sogbas@laikiebank.net
AYIA TRIADA-PROTARAS New luxury 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Villa (bungalow), sleeps 6. Adapted for wheelchair user, level access throughout, master bedroom has en-suite with wheel-in shower & toilet grab bars. Private Pool, BBQ and Garden. Close to beaches, restaurants & bars. Very near the famous Fig Tree Bay. Suitable for holidays all year round. Air conditioned and heating for cooler months with fire place. Owners son T6 Contact carol.waite@btinternet.com Telephone 07719427345.
EMBA VILLAGE, PAPHOS, CYPRUS quality, accessible apartment, sleeps 2/4, in quiet, step-free complex with communal pool. Roll-in shower with self-propelling shower-chair; ceiling fans and air conditioning; 2nd (top) floor; large balcony with view; satellite TV; only £200 - £275 pw. Rural setting with local amenities. Twelve minutes drive to centre of Paphos. Accessible airport transfers available. Tel/Fax 01470 592369 www.greenbankonskye.co.uk
ZAKYNTHOS, GREECE
ZANTE. Accessible apartment in new block. Sleeps up to 6 persons, overhead hoist in bedroom; shower room has wheelchair access. All areas ramped. We can provide electric or manual wheelchair and shower chair. Don’t hesitate to give us a call with your questions. Owner C5/6. For further information and bookings visit the website www.seaview-apartzante.com or telephone 0030 2 695 024 584 or 01274 690487 or 07710 730604.
HUNGARY
ZALAKAROS. Sunnyroth Villas have 4 luxury, self-catering 3*** villas and a swimming pool, all 100% wheelchair friendly. Situated in beautiful countryside setting and designed by owner who is T4 complete. In high season there is twice-weekly entertainment + BBQ. Our villas are situated 1km from the thermal spa complex, which is beneficial for numerous injuries and ailments. Numerous shops, restaurants and bars locally. For further details please visit our website www.sunnyrothvillas.com Email sunnyrothvillas@yahoo.co.uk Telephone 0036 9334 0270
SOUTH AFRICA
STRAND, CAPE TOWN Spacious, fully accessible villa with private pool and stunning mountain views. Sleeps 8. Master bedroom en-suite, with wheel-in shower, 3 further bedrooms + 2 bathrooms. Large enclosed back garden with 2 barbecues. Lovely shaded patio, ideal for al fresco dining by the pool. All amenities close by; 5mins from beach; 25mins from Cape Town airport; 45mins Cape Town water front; 15mins from nearest wine route; 5mins from one of many golf courses. Ideally situated to explore the diverse countryside of the Western Cape. For further details please contact Ponie and Rika Kritzinger at poniek@absamail.co.zr or telephone +27 21 854 6775
FLORIDA
PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, level access throughout, pool with hoist, fishing dock on lake. Master bedroom has en-suite roll-in shower. Shower chair supplied. Sleeps 6-8 people, Please call Karen Shaw on 01296 434625 www.florida-holidayhomes.org
DISNEY AREA FLORIDA Luxury villa situated 12 minutes drive to Disney Main gate, a number of golf courses within 5 minutes. 4 Bedrooms and 3 bathrooms entirely on one level. Sleeps 8. 2 Master bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms with wheel-in showers in each. Shower chair available. Large private pool with pool hoist - extensive garden. Very spacious throughout. Games room. 3TVs. DVD. Free wireless broadband internet. Tel: 07973 114365 info@access-villas.co.uk www.access-villas.co.uk
MOUSEVILLE, ORLANDO. Luxury 4 bed/3 bath villa. Quadraplegic owner. Fully accessible throughout with wheel-in shower, hoist into swimming pool. All rooms have cable TV. Games room with pool table and air hockey. Disney 10 mins away, shops and restaurants 5 mins away. We can arrange medical equipment hire and nursing care. For more details go to www.mousevillemagic.com or contact Sally or Andy on 01226 700674.
ORANGE TREE, ORLANDO, FLORIDA. Executive 5-bed/4 bath Villa, overlooking lake and conservation area. Large non-chlorine pool and Jacuzzi. Paraplegic owner. Wheel-in shower, pool hoist and shower chair. Sleeps 12. Easy access for Disney, golf and airport. www.ayersfloridavillas.com E-mail: lucy@ayersfloridavillas.com
ORLANDO, FLORIDA, Highlands Reserve A luxury 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom, family villa complete with its own private, heated pool, spa and pool hoist. Set in the Highlands Reserve golfing community, 10 mins from Disney. Very spacious, level access throughout and fully wheelchair accessible. Wheel-in shower off master bedroom, complete with shower chair/commode. Double garage, 24-hour management company, paraplegic owner. For further details please contact John Delaney. Telephone 01757 229607 Email gateforth@aol.com Website www.florida-orlando-villa.com
ORLANDO, Florida Luxury, 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom villa with its own private pool, set in a small and exclusive private gated community, close to all amenities. Very spacious, level access throughout and fully wheelchair accessible. The rear of the villa backs onto orange groves and is not overlooked. Wheel-in shower, pool hoist etc. All facilities and 24-hour management company. Disney only 10 minutes. Brochure from Roger Whittle. Tel: 01242 573233. www.accessiblefloridavillas.com
ORLANDO FLORIDA , luxury, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, air-conditioned villa. Private screened pool at rear, with hoist, overlooking wetlands and nature reserve. Wheelchair accessible throughout – very spacious and open-planned. Wheel-in shower in master bedroom. 3 TVs, DVD, CD, cable and video. Double garage. 24-hour management company. 10 minutes from Disney. Tetraplegic owner. For further details please contact Justine Card. Tel: 01206 242273 E-mail: Justandmia@aol.com www.a1vacations.com/Justvillas/1/
ENGLAND
Boating Holidays
LOCKVIEW HOLIDAYS Wheelchair accessible canal boat holiday in Essex, Hertfordshire and London. Boats sleep 12 people max. Self-steer for both disabled and non-disabled users. Weekly rates from £820. Telephone 01279 424444 Website www.lockviewholidays.org.uk
Self-catering accommodation
TREWORGANS FARM HOLIDAYS, MID CORNWALL. Newly converted, barns (sleep 4 & 6) that are wheelchair accessible. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities – each property has one level-access wet room. Adapted kitchens. Accessible decked patio areas. Detached. Ample parking areas. 4-section electric profiling bed and 160kg electric hoists available. Care available from local agency. Exposed beams, wood burner. Ideal location for exploring the whole county. Tel: 01726 883240 or 07762 173860. www.treworgansfarm.co.uk
PENROSE BURDEN, CORNWALL. Fully adapted cottages for wheelchair users and their families – superb rural area with outstanding views. Open all year round. Wood burning stoves. Colour brochure. Please write or ring Nancy Hall, Penrose Burden, St Breward, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 4LZ. Tel: 01208 850277 or 01208 850617. Web: www.penroseburden.co.uk
TODSWORTHY FARM HOLIDAYS, Cornwall. Self-catering, newly converted 18th Century Cornish stone and slate barns for wheelchair users and their families. Superb rural location. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty close to Dartmoor National Park. Two cottages, both 3 bedrooms. One bedroom and wheel-in wet shower area downstairs. Sleeps 4 – 6. Accessible kitchens. Perfect for touring Devon and Cornwall. Open all year. Short winter breaks. Tel: 01822 834744. www.todsworthyfarmholidays.co.uk
TREWORGANS FARM HOLIDAYS – mid Cornwall. Newly converted barns (sleep 4 and 6) that are wheelchair accessible. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities – each property has one level access wet-room. Adapted kitchens. Accessible decked patio areas. Detached. Ample parking areas. 4-section electric profiling bed and 160kg electric hoist available. Care available from local agency. Exposed beams, woodburner. Ideal location for exploring the whole county. Telephone 01726 883240 or 07762 173860 Email info@treworgansfarm.co.uk Website www.treworgansfarm.co.uk
SOMERSET/DORSET BORDERS"Best accommodation for the disabled we have experienced". Spacious, comfortable self-catering cottage in peaceful countryside setting. Ideal base for exploring the West Country. Designed and equipped for wheelchair users. Sleeps 2/3 or 4/5 Pets welcome. Comprehensive details: 01749 812284 www.discove-farm.co.uk
QUANTOCKS, SOMERSET. Country B&B. M3A rated annexe bedroom with en-suite wet room. Some cooking facilities. More details on our website www.escapetothecountry.co.uk or telephone 01823 433159.
CHRISTCHURCH, DORSET. Self-catering bungalow, sleeps up to six. Ceiling hoists in bedroom and bathroom, wheel-in shower, clos-o-mat loo, low-level kitchen. Contact 01202 481597. E-mail: info@31aha.co.uk www.31aha.co.uk
DORSET – COUNTRYSIDE AND COAST unwind in superbly equipped 4-star cottages where comfort, cleanliness and relaxation are top priorities. Enjoy a dip in the heated splash pool or be ‘pampered’ by one of our visiting therapists, with no journey home afterwards! Utter bliss! Beautiful rural location within reach of the stunning Jurassic coastline. Especially suitable for a wheelchair user – rated M3 (I) Telephone 01258 818 196 for brochure or visit www.EllwoodCottages.co.uk
LYMINGTON, NEW FOREST Fully-accessible, self-catering bungalows sleeping 2-4 people. Electric foot- and head-riser beds and riser/recliner chair. Floor-level shower room, fully accessible kitchen. Equipment available, including hoist. No smoking or pets. Brochure www.ourbench.co.uk Telephone 01590 673141
PAGHAM, WEST SUSSEX Fully wheelchair-accessible holiday chalet with roll-in shower. Hoist available. Ramped to outside. For full details and brochure ring Barbara. Telephone 01689 816071 / 07761 780878
LAKES and COASTAL HOLIDAYS UK Three superb locations Flats, caravans. C5/6 owner. Ceiling track hoists, electric hi/lo beds, high-risk mattresses, wheel-in shower & chair etc. Two spacious caravans. Attractive landscaped positions. South-facing balconies, sleeps 4-6. TV/Freeview all bedrooms. DVDs, entertainment. LAKELAND PENINSULA (new) Lake District National Park 10 minutes drive. Windermere 20 minutes. Easy drive to other lakes. FILEY On scenic North Yorkshire coast. Fishing/boating lake. 20 minutes from Scarborough, Bridlington. HEYSHAM Spacious luxury flat(s). sleeps 6 –1 0. Stunning sea and mountain views. All mod cons. 5 miles level promenade. Free use of bikes, telescope. Easy drive to Lake District. Colour brochures, info, call Allan or Jan 01274 588142. www.theukweb.com/disabledholidays
2 Waterside Wood, White Cross Bay, Windemere. Fully-adapted, self-catering lodge. 2 double bedrooms plus bed settee. En-suite bathroom, part M. Second bathroom. Fitted kitchen, dishwasher,microwave etc. Central heating. TV, DVD, video. Site with shop. Bar, restaurant etc. Boooking 0870 774 4024. More information www.timber-lodge.co.uk
WHEELCHAIR BREAKS IN THE LAKES Self catering. Near Keswick. Superb scenic location. Luxury ground floor accommodation for two or four. Specifically designed for wheelchair users. Family unit also available with ground floor bedroom and shower room. Open all year. Central Heating. Friendly hosts in residence. Tel: 017687 76380 for colour brochure. www.disabled-holiday.net
SOUTH LAKELAND. Near Coniston. Purpose-built barn conversion. Ground floor, wheelchair accessible throughout. 2 bedrooms. Second bathroom, wheel-in shower. Sleeps 2-6. £230 - £450 pw. Call 01229 885416 for brochure. www.tannerybarn.freeserve.co.uk
SCOTLAND
SW SCOTLAND – Dumfries and Galloway. Sandhead, near Stranraer. Purpose-built, spacious, comfortable cottages, wheelchair friendly throughout. Wet room with roll-in shower. Nine acres of peaceful grounds with wheelchair accessible paths. Near sea and beach in beautiful Galloway. Owners nearby, happy to help. Awarded 4-star grading and highest category for wheelchair access. Full details on www.culmorebridge.co.uk pr telephone 01776 830539.
WALES
SNOWDONIA. Fully-adapted self-catering cottage in a beautiful location on a mountain opposite Snowdon. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, large enclosed garden, log fire. Sleeps up to 12. Ground-floor accessible bedroom, wheel-in shower room etc. Adapted kitchen, low light switches, widened doorways throughout. External lift to first floor with access to 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. Many accessible local attractions. Website www.wilsons-holidays.co.uk/glanygors or ring Lesley on 01286 870 261.
WANTED
PAGE TURNER Page Turner required, must be in good condition for price paid. Email: andywack@hotmail.com Telephone: 07809 223594
MISCELLANEOUS
Clinical Psychologist Helen Smith Specialist in spinal and brain injury rehabilitation. Available now for private consultations on Fridays. Telephone 07976 354142 Email helen.shrink@eclipse.co.uk
PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
JO-ANNE’s PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE If you require a personal assistant for home or abroad, a business or pleasure trip, please call, JPAS on 07813 641504 or 01623 847336. E-mail: jojpas@aol.com
ADVERTISING RATES
Full details can be found on SIA’s website www.spinal.co.uk Advertisements placed in FORWARD will be posted onto SIA’s website at: www.spinal.co.uk after the magazine is published.
Member Rates The charge is 35p per word with a minimum charge of £12 for any one advert.
Non Members The charge is 65p per word with a minimum charge of £15 for any one advert.
You can email your advertisement to: lynnepunchard@btconnect.com . Please send your payment cheque made out to Spinal Injuries Association, to the Milton Keynes office address, with the wording you require. The closing date for contributions for the August 2008 issue is 1 July 2008.
