A prestigious ceremony highlights the extraordinary achievements of the Access Card Scheme
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What a month for the Access Card! We were delighted and proud to see our Managing Director & Creator of the Access Card Scheme honoured with an MBE last month for his services to Accessibility in the Tourism & Entertainment Sectors.
The temperatures might be falling, but the number of Access Card Providers we have has continued to rise and in October we saw an influx in the number of venues recognising the scheme.
For a full recap of October’s activity, please see below.
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News
Martin Austin awarded MBE in prestigious ceremony
The Access Card Team was very proud to see our Managing Director, Martin Austin, honoured with an MBE last month for his services to Accessibility in the Tourism & Entertainment Sectors.
Long overdue, the ceremony, originally scheduled for April 2020, just as the world went into lockdown, signified the outstanding contribution that Martin has made to the lives of disabled people, and the support given to the industries mentioned. This was delivered through his work with Nimbus Disability, the organisation he founded in 2006 which later went on to create the now internationally recognised Access Card Scheme.
Find out more here.
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New Providers
“Hobbledown is a unique farm park adventure based on a book by A J Kecojevic and illustrated by Lyn Stone. At its heart it is a story about adventure and mischief. The story is the basis on which the park and everything in it has been built. Nothing escapes the Hobblers’ quirky touch, from tables and benches to the houses the farm animals actually live in. In amongst it all are the most unusual and exciting play areas you are likely to have seen.”
This venue is ‘Named & Famed’. Visit our FAQs page to find out more.
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Haynes International Motor Museum
“Established in 1985, the Haynes International Motor Museum is an Educational Charitable Trust number 1176857. The Haynes International Motor Museum is dedicated to maintain a museum for the public display of a collection of cars and all additions thereto for the purpose of promoting public education, appreciation and knowledge in the historical development and evolution of the motor car and other motor vehicles and their attendant parts, designs and technology.”
Access Cards with ‘+1’ symbol accepted as proof for a free essential companion ticket.
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“The creators of the award-winning Lightopia Festival present, Dino Kingdom: an epic prehistoric exploration landing in Manchester from 23rd July – 8th August. Step back in time and explore roaring and moving Dinosaurs and state-of-the-art 3D and AR technology. Immerse yourself in unforgettable interactive activities and enjoy a range of thrilling fairground rides, delicious food and drink and much more. Dino Kingdom is dinosaurs like you’ve never seen them before…”
Access Cards with ‘+1’ symbol accepted as proof for a free essential companion ticket.
Find out more here.
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“Blackpool Pleasure Beach is an amusement park situated on Blackpool’s South Shore, in the county of Lancashire, North West England. The park was founded in 1896 by A.W.G. Bean and his partner John Outhwaite, and has been family-owned and operated since its inception.”
This venue is ‘Named & Famed’. Visit our FAQs page to find out more.
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“The first written records of the estate date back to 749 when an Anglo-Saxon King granted the estate to the Bishops of Winchester. Bishop William of Wykeham built a beautiful medieval palace and gardens in the park. Later on, the palace was rebuilt as Highclere Place House in 1679 when it was purchased by Sir Robert Sawyer, the direct ancestor of the current Earl of Carnarvon. In 1842, Sir Charles Barry, who also designed the Houses of Parliament, transformed Highclere House into the present day Highclere Castle…”
This venue is ‘Named & Famed’. Visit our FAQs page to find out more.
Find out more here.
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“Oxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce a wide range of live performance. The programme includes the best of British and international drama, family shows, contemporary dance and music, student and amateur shows, comedy, lectures and poetry…”
This venue is ‘Named & Famed’. Visit our FAQs page to find out more.
Find out more here.
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“Dulwich Picture Gallery is a vibrant cultural hub hosting some of the UK’s leading exhibitions alongside its Permanent Collection of Baroque masterpieces.”
This venue is ‘Named & Famed’. Visit our FAQs page to find out more.
Find out more here.
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The Derbyshire Community Herbalist
“I am an experienced Medical Herbalist and Nurse Practitioner, who provides a first class herbal medicine service for my many patients (now far and wide with Zoom consultations). I only use the finest (many organic) herbal tinctures and dried herbs, and will create a bespoke herbal medicine regime for you. “Please read through my website for lots more information.”
“Please enjoy 20% off your initial consultation fee and 10% off your follow-up fees.”
Find out more here.
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“MotaClarity are a motoring website for drivers with a disability and carers. We’re here to make choosing a new vehicle easy and enjoyable. Users can search and compare great money-saving deals on thousands of cars, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs) and the latest Motability Advance Payment prices so they can get the vehicle they want, from the dealer they like best with the deal that’s right for them.”
“We promote special Motability car and Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle offers at car dealerships and groups nationwide to help people with a disability save money on their next Motability car. https://www.motaclarity.co.uk/news/motability-deals On this page are the deals from last quarter. This quarter because of Covid-19 the scheme is closed, but as soon as it reopens these deals will all be updated.”
Find out more here.
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“Unsickle My Cells UK is community engagement organisation supporting the families and individuals impacted by Sickle Cell, Mental health and chronic conditions. We do this through a variety of outlets, such as podcasts, virtual webinars and support groups, whilst signposting relevant health care professionals and organisations.”
“Unsickle My Cells UK is a platform that supports the lived experiences of each individual, we are unique because we listen to our audiences and try to endeavour requests through engaging, emotive conversations that concerns accessibility.”
Find out more here.
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Adventure Cinema presents Film & Food Fest: “4 days of open-air cinema, local street food, live comedy and specially-curated short films in 15 locations around the UK”, including Cardiff, Newcastle, Leicester, Swansea, Nottingham, London North, Huddersfield, Bristol, Liverpool, Bournemouth, London South, Leeds, Wolverhampton, Manchester & Northampton.
These events are ‘Named & Famed’. Visit our FAQs page to find out more.
Find out more here.
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“Visit the romantic Venice with City Sightseeing Venice Best Vacation Packages! Book Online a trip aboard the scenic Boats and you can enjoy breathtaking views or buy the Skip the Line Tickets to visit the interesting Leonardo da Vinci Museum without needing to stand in exhausting queues…”
This attraction is ‘Named & Famed’. Visit our FAQs page to find out more.
Find out more here.
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The Access Card Team also shared various medical awareness posts, including World Cerebral Palsy Day, World Sight Day, National Braille Week & World Osteoporosis Day.
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