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Oh, we do like to Wheel beside the seaside… It wasn`t that long ago that a trip to the beach was a pretty much impossible task for anyone with a mobility problem. Sand and rocks are two of the hardest surfaces to either walk on or push a wheelchair over but beaches have now become much more accessible with the growing number of all-terrain and beach wheelchairs available for hire.

Disabled people, flying light aircraft? Really? That is a question the BDFA hear quite a lot, and it sometimes takes a long time for the short answer to sink in: Yes! Everyone has looked up from time to time, and seen lucky people whizzing overhead in light aircraft - and wondered what it must be like to do it themselves. It really is a fantastic, special experience, which most people will never share.

One more thing... This month`s guest columnist, Matt Parsons, gives us an insight into overcoming his disability to achieve his dream of becoming a musician

Stay a while in Scotland ‘Edinburgh`, said the writer Robert Louis Stevenson, ‘is what Paris ought to be`. This year`s Mobilise AGM is being held in Edinburgh, Scotland, on April 25th to 26th so here are a few ideas for other attractions while you`re visiting the bonnie land.

Mobility Centres – The Lowdown Jim Rawlings visits the Newcastle Mobility Centre, and explains what they`re all about

Learning to Drive Again Mobilise member John Franklin tells of his journey to become a driving instructor

Drink-Driver on a Scooter A disabled man has been prosecuted for drink-driving after riding his 3mph mobility scooter whilst four times over the limit.