Of the list inclusion, Dom says: “It’s a great pleasure, you know? To be included in something like that. That’s not just local, it’s national; and to be a part of such an inspiring list, it’s just brilliant.”

Dom is currently working on Soundsphere magazine’s third issue, and concentrating on new projects for The Creative Condition and Disabled Entrepreneurs.

Above is a picture of Dom looking really happy about everything…

Below is evidence that this actually happened…

As an avid rock music fan, Mike jumped at the chance to help promote this emerging night in his home town. “I will always try to support up and coming events supporting the rock scene in Manchester,” he says. “This was a lot of fun to do.”

For more information visit the official CrossXover club Facebook.

The first video sees founders Dom Smith and Shane Bratby talk about how the original ideas that led to the creation of DE were formed. Watch it below:

We’ll keep you posted as the other videos are released.

For more information visit the link.

The prize was donated by Aerobility as a reward for the best review sent in to info@accessiblebritain.co.uk. The destination website has become a new and exciting forum for the disabled community to share positive experiences of accessible places throughout the UK.

Accessible Britain founder Stewart White’s own passions for beating back a challenge fuelled the competition idea: “I had a trial flight with Aerobility in 2009, and enjoyed it so much that I knew that it would be a perfect prize to award. As a disabled person, I felt empowered again and would never of thought about undertaking such an activity!”

Stewart adds on that he needs as much support as he can get for his website, and so when writers like Steve Wilkinson contribute work (in this case it was Steve’s review of St George’s Hotel in Llandudno that won him the opportunity to fly), it really helps. He says: “It is the first of many competitions that we hope to award. So send in reviews!

“People can support the flight by registering on www.accessiblebritain.co.uk and reviewing any accessible place, hotel, holiday or extreme activity in Britain; for example, a country park, a sports centre, a tandem skydive, UK holiday destination or even your favourite place to go out for a coffee! We need your reviews! Visit the site and get involved.”

Accessible Britain’s vision is to create a community of like-minded people to share information about the accessibility of public places, venues, locations and transport interchanges. The audience, many of whom face the daily challenge of disability, will be given the facility to share experiences and opinions. To report beyond the “wheelchair” symbol and help others find the best places to go based on actual user experience.

For more information visit the links.

The findings made from December 2012 to January 2013 captured Christmas and sale shoppers and showed that Internet Explorer users not only had the highest conversion rate at 3.14 percent, but also the highest average customer value at £2.42 per visit. How about that? Furthermore whilst other browser users have a higher basket value Firefox users average basket was £110.99 and Safari £108.44, Internet Explorer users have a higher chance of converting making them the most valued of all customers.

Interesting stuff! Any thoughts?

Established by Stewart White, from Basingstoke. Accessible Britain’s vision is to create a community of like-minded people to share information about the accessibility of public places, venues, locations and transport interchanges. The audience, many of whom face the daily challenge of disability, will be given the facility to share experiences and opinions. To report beyond the “wheelchair” symbol and help others find the best places to go based on actual user experience.

As a former college tutor, Stewart is an excellent people-person with heaps of passion and drive. With Accessible Britain, Stewart now wants to create a one-stop guide for hotels, and places to visit that are suitable for disabled people. “Our aim is to become the destination website for the disabled community as well as their families and carers in the UK seeking to read and share genuine experiential opinions of venues, locations, stations and experiences throughout the UK.”

Stewart had always been very active, playing football and various sports. After becoming a wheelchair user, he began to re-evaluate his life and how he approached it, in order to grasp at the best experiences. “For me, it was working out how I could use four wheels and where, and there’s nothing worse than going somewhere and finding out you can’t get in! I was inspired to start this venture originally, after I went to the Isle of Wight on holiday in 2012 and the hotel I stayed in’s idea of disabled access was two planks of wood!”

When discussing what he wants out of those interested in writing for Accessible Britain (because it’ll only be as big as all the people involved!), editor Stewart says that he’s not interested in 100 per cent perfect writing, just real and honest experiences that other dedicated users can comment on, and relate to: “I want to hear from other people that have had good and bad experiences in hotels, in places they’ve eaten, and even on trains when it comes to accessibility!”

It is hoped that, in a similar fashion to the Michelin Star system, Accessible Britain’s reviews will eventually become a well-respected mark of honour for businesses within the travel and tourism industry. “I want Accessible Britain to be the first place that disabled people will go to for information on places, wherever they are coming from.”

For more information visit: http://www.accessiblebritain.co.uk and contact Stewart: info@accessiblebritain.co.uk if you’re interested in contributing to the website as a writer.

How are you with maths?

The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) is an independent charity which promotes adult learning across England and Wales. Through its research, development, publications, events, outreach and advocacy activity, NIACE works to improve the quality and breadth of opportunities available for all adults so they can benefit from learning throughout their lives.

Mike says: “It was great to re-learn some of the skills I hadn’t used for a while! We had a lot of fun working on this one.”

To find out how these tricks are done go to http://www.maths4us.org/answers!

Watch it below!

Find the complete written/video interview here! 

Dom is the presenter, and he conducted the interviews for the series. He says: “It was an absolute pleasure to work with the people involved in these vids! I’m proud to have been asked, and to work as part of this team to support such a great organisation!”

More videos will be released over the coming weeks!

This first episode examines the issue of combatting stigma.

The 28th annual JORVIK Viking Festival, February 2013 from The Partners Group on Vimeo.

More than 40,000 people descended on the historic city of York this past month (February) to celebrate the Jorvik Viking Festival and encounter more than 400 Vikings as they returned to the place they once called home.

This year’s fest, organised by York Archaeological Trust, celebrated the Trust’s 40th anniversary and the vikings that once ruled the city. The week-long festival combined an entertaining mix of combat, academic, archaeological and historical events, culminating in a spectacular battle and fireworks finale.

The video is released just as Yorkshire County Cricket Club‘s one-day team have now re-branded themselves as Yorkshire Vikings.

For more information visit the official Jorvik website.