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Classified Advertisements Issue 83 - February 2008
| Vehicles & Accessories | Wheelchairs & Accessories | Equipment | Property for Sale | Holiday Vehicle for Hire | Holiday Accommodation | Wanted | Miscellaneous | Personal Assistance |
Vehicles and Accessories
VW TRANSPORTER SHUTTLE SWB TDI Adapted for wheelchair passenger with rear Vista lift. 07 Reg. 11,000 miles. Manual underfloor cassette step to the passenger cab door. £24,499. Telephone 07910 576435 / 01635 247794.
RENAULT KANGOO. Constables conversion. Lowered floor, rear ramp, 26” wheelchair access, very low mileage (10,275) miles), first registered April 2003. Colour blue, very economical, manual 1.2L petrol engine, seats four, twin side-sliding doors, CD /MP3 radio with fingertip control, electric front windows, air-conditioning, 2 owners from new, MOT & Tax. Excellent condition. £5,995. Contact Mr Gang. Telephone 020 8992 9877 (afternoons and evenings only)
SUPERARM 2000 MOTORHOME WHEELCHAIR LIFT made in the 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.
POWERTRIKE (PDQ), 3 years old, rarely used, cost £1,300, yours for £550. Telephone 01730 893556.
MERCEDES VITO 2.2TDI Adapted for wheelchair passenger with rear Ricon lift, Apr 2003, only 24,000 miles. Metallic silver, FSH, 1 owner, CD, electric windows/mirrors, tinted privacy windows. Excellent condition £11,995. Telephone 07841 579207 / 01274 545006.
FORD TRANSIT 2.5 TURBO DIESEL Drive from wheelchair with ezlock docking plus passenger clamps. Remote control back doors and Ricon lift, headrest includes controls, extra-light power steering, extra-brake servo, keyless ignition and starter. MOT until June, tax until September, 20,500 miles only. £6,250. Telephone 01844 239428 Oxfordshire. Photos available. Email maem@onetel.com
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
RACING WHEELCHAIR Top End Eliminator OSR. White/black, hardly used, excellent condition. Spoked wheels with 15” coated pushrims, removable footplate with upholstery for kneeling or standard position. 14.5” seat width. Telephone Jason Richards 07818 418108.
INVACARE TWISTER INDOOR/OUTDOOR CHAIR Powered variable seat height/tilt and backrest. Electric leg rests, 16” seat width. Any reasonable offer. Telephone 01949 81200.
EMOTION WHEELS Complete with batteries, chargers, instruction booklet etc. Barely used. Cost approx £3,000. Any reasonable offer considered. Telephone 01464 820838. Email Sheila@gbc.myzen.co.uk
INVACARE TWISTER INDOOR-OUTDOOR CHAIR. Powered variable seat height/tilt and backrest. Electric legrests. 16” seat width. Any reasonable offer. Telephone 01949 81200.
WHEELCHAIR UPHOLSTERY & REPLACEMENT CUSHION COVERS Telephone 01869 241588 www.covers-plus.co.uk
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.
POWERTRIKE (PDQ), 3 years old, rarely used, cost £1,300, yours for £550. Telephone 01730 893556.
CARE BED, custom made, profiling, super-King bed, twin handsets operate either side of bed independently. Ideal for tall person/Couple. Splits in two for ease of moving. Used 6 months only. Cost £4,500. Offers? Telephone 01691 682136 / 07515 398692
PROPERTY FOR SALE
OVERSEAS PROPERTY FOR SALE
ALGARVE, PORTUGAL Opportunity to buy an off-plan 3-bedroom villa with swimming pool on a development of 14 villas in the beautiful sleepy Algarvian village of St Stephens near Tavira. The peacefully quiet location has a wide southerly view of the coastline. Because the villas are off-plan it is possible, at NO extra cost, to alter the internal design before construction begins so your villa will have an accessible bedroom and bathroom downstairs. All the villas are priced at Euros 550,000 (approx. £395,000). Only a 30% deposit is required with the remainder paid ONLY when you get your keys! For non-resident buyers an 80% Loan To Value mortgage is also available. Contact: Simon Raines, Telephone 00351 289 411455 Website: www.ststephenshill.com
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 Accomodation
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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
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.
CALVADOS, LOWER NORMANDY Domaine de la Hamberie, Falaise. Accessible holiday cottages on a beautiful old farmstead, with heated swimming pool, in rural France. Situated within easy reach of the Normandy Beaches, Bayeux, Deauville and Honfleur and the picturesque Suisse Normandie. Near to the market town of Falaise with its castle, many shops and restaurants. We are now entering our 18th successful year providing accessible holiday accommodation. For details call Robin McGrother on 0033 231 90 34 61 Email: hamberie@gmail.com or visit us on www.hamberie.com
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
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
BARCELONA Newly refurbished, ground-floor, studio apartment for 2/3. Fully wheelchair accessible, with roll-in shower. Very close to fully-accessible beach. Air-con, wi-fi, TV. Good location for all barcelons’a attractions. Available from March 2008. More information: info@accessiblebarcelona.com
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
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.
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.
KATO, PAPHOS. Large airy apartment with terrace and bbq. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, one wheel-in shower, 10 mins from harbour, 5 mins from beach, banks, shops and bars. Available April – October. Telephone 07944 295140 email dpatrosegreen@handbag.com
PAPHOS Penthouse apartment in residential area near shops, banks and sea. Level area to get around, no need for car. Large terrace area with BBQ. Lift to third floor. Twin room with en-suite bathroom. Double room plus wheel-in shower room. 10 mins walk/push to harbour. Paraplegic owner can arrange 24-hour local support. Short or long let. Email dpatrosegreen@handbag.com Telephone (mobile) 07944 295140.
CYPRUS, Coral Bay, Peyia. 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
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.
VISIT PICTURESQUE PRAGUE, with a local specialist for disabled people. Accessible Prague offers carefully selected hotels with adapted rooms, transfers, mobility equipment hire and spa stays. Please check our website www.accessibleprague.com for details a barrier-free Prague guide. Contact lea.skanderova@accessibleprague.com + 420 608 531 753
Zalakaros. Brand new s/c villas each sleeping up to 4 people. Discounted to £140 per villa per week/ £255 per villa per 2-weeks for the months of April, May, June, September only. Free airport transfers upon availability. Book early to guarantee transport. Villas designed by owner T4 for wheelchair users. Hoist available at no extra cost, swimming pool, bar, plus weekend entertainment with BBQ in high season. Five minutes from the thermal spa complex, beneficial for numerous injuries and ailments. For full details & booking, please telephone 00 36 9334 0270 or visit www.sunnyrothvillas.com
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
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
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/
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. Evening meal service. 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
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
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
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.
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
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.
ISLE OF SKYE (toll-free bridge). Quality, self-catering bungalow, purpose-built for wheelchair users. Sleeps 4, both bedrooms en-suite, step-free shower with sturdy lift-up seat, self-propelling shower chair. Spectacular loch and sea view “Superb accessible accommodation”. (Visitors book.). Sorry no pets. Tel/fax 01470 592369 www.greenbankonskye.co.uk
MOBILE HOIST for getting in/out of bed. Must be easily portable for transportation. Will consider Gantry hoist or similar. Telephone 0121 449 9080
WHEELCHAIR VANS 1998-2003. Chris Beasty Telephone 01430 827260 between 11am – 12noon.
PRC HEADMASTER OR HEADMASTER PLUS. (computer accessory) PRC has discontinued these and I need to find one urgently as I am a graphic designer and need this to control my system. I have seen the ‘hover and click’ devices but these are unsuitable. If you or anyone you know has one or knows where I could buy one, please let me know by email: ryan17@hotmail.com or telephone 01942 517700.
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
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
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.
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