Access in St Neots

01/03/2026

I'm sure I'm not the only one who gets annoyed at this. You makes us feel twice the size and in the way, even if you are just 'being nice'. 😀

24/02/2026

CALLING ANYONE WHO WANTS TO LEARN BSL.

I am in contact with Signreach UK to set up a BSL learner class in St Neots. (After much interest)

It wiuld be very helpful to know the following:

Daytime OR evening class?

There are several different options for what they can provide:

1. A one-off BSL taster session. Usually as a 2-hour class, but can be flexible.

2. An Introduction to BSL class. This is usually as 10 hours - an hour a week for ten weeks or two hours a week for five weeks.

3. A BSL Level 1 class. Signreach UK are fully accredited with Signature and this would enable you to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. Level 1 is usually taught over 32 weeks, term-time only, two hours per week. There are three formal exams throughout the course.

They can easily adjust any option to suit your requirements. For all classes however, they require a minimum of 7 participants.

Please let me know your preferred options and I will see what I can do!

21/02/2026

I'm afraid I start the weekend with some disappointing news.
Around 9th February, our lovely Changing Places was vandalised.
It's been over a year since it opened in Riverside Park and up until now, it's been treated with respect.

The town council believe it took place on the evening of 9th February. The Operations Team received a call reporting damage before 9am on 10 February, attending site by 10am to assess and carry out repairs.

There is no damage of forced entry to the door, so we believe someone entered with a RADAR key.

There has been some cosmetic damaged to the changing couch/bed which has a burn mark on it. (See photo)
They have tried to open the couch roll dispenser and caused damage to the lock. Finally, the toilet was blocked up.

The town council team have attended and tidied the facility, including unblocking the toilet and will look to replace the roll dispenser. Everything is still in working order and the council will continue to monitor the toilet.

There is a CCTV camera in place, as the method of pulling the red emergency cord, goes directly to HDC, who check to make sure it's not a false alarm.

If you saw or know anything about this damage, please let me or the town council know. We want to find and reprimand the vandals!

23/01/2026

If you get the chance to go before it closes on 15th February, I highly recommend seeing the Design and Disability exhibition at the V&A museum in London.
Very thought provoking, inclusive and awesome!
https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/design-and-disability?srsltid=AfmBOopQloXL2aV21qdhIh3KNj6Ef7kB8OnGRyQd7H6hUjqqsIPVAkuW

12/01/2026

Healthwatch Cambridgeshire is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
2-4pm on 22nd January 2026.

Topic: Wheelchair User Forum
Time: Jan 22, 2026 02:00 PM London
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8600805759?omn=83183617202

Meeting ID: 860 080 5759

Join instructions
https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/83183617202/invitations?signature=2suEKBTF8InPhfAqVmT8N0aQxVLpoQ2eW8RkUJdrH1U

Amongst other agenda items, we will have the Director of Passenger Assist Cambridgeshire Limited - a taxi firm specialising in driving people with disabilities.

If you are or care for a wheelchair user, this is the place for you. You get to have your say on all sorts of things. From wheelchair services, to councils, taxi firms, Cambs police and much more. The forum is great fun and chatted by yours truly.

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10/01/2026

In 2026, it is my mission to educate, improve and make St Neots even more accessible! We cannot stand for these excuses any longer!

25/12/2025

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. Thank you to you all, whether you've supported, cheered on, been helped, or just shared what we do. You're all wonderful! 🎄👩🏼‍🦽👩🏼‍🦼👩‍🦯🤶🏻🎅🏻

10/12/2025

Taxi Accessibility Survey
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have extended the deadline for their survey about the accessibility of taxis to the 15th December 2025, as although they have received some responses, they would like to encourage further participation.

Questionnaire can be accessed here : www.ctstraffic.co.uk/cambridgeshiretaxiaccess

If you have any questions, they can be contacted by e-mail or direct dial on: 01223 458533.

Wangari.Njiiri@cambridge.gov.uk

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18/11/2025

THIS FRIDAY! I will be there with Access in St Neots.

The event will bring together carers, people with learning disabilities, community organisations and service providers to share support and resources.
What’s On:
• Inspiring guest speakers
• Information stands for local organisations
• Free refreshments
• Opportunities to connect, share experiences, and celebrate together

The event will bring together carers, people with learning disabilities, community organisations and service providers to share support, resources, and opportunities. It’s a great chance to to connect directly with other carers and people with learning disabilities in our community.

10/11/2025

Important info for anyone with a blue badge.. .

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26/10/2025

They cut a lot out and focused less on the out of date disabled Traffic Order, which was the point of the article! But good publicity as always!