The stifling heat in Antigua greeted my sister (Paul’s Mum), Merie two weeks ago. It has been pure joy to hear her excitement as she witnesses the next unexpected and revels in the numerous offbeat opportunities presenting. I am thrilled that we are able to make new memories with someone so dear to me, someone who I only came to know … Read More
DanceSyndrome 17 years on
Thank you for noticing and for your congratulations! Can it really be 17 years since we took those first faltering steps towards the birth of DanceSyndrome? Like so many decisions it was driven by necessity. Jen’s world was crumbling around her and the frustration of her aspirations not being recognized just because she has a learning disability was too much … Read More
Choosing your path
I shall always remember the very first time we visited and fell in love with Guernsey. Aft clambering over rocks we were resting and admiring the view from the alluring coast path, Jen gurgling happily in a kangaroo carrier as Malcolm and I chatted quietly smitten by the beauty of our surroundings and the profundity of the moment as we … Read More
Atlantic crossing complete
27 January 2026 at 14:42:06 GMT Day 18 cont…………… Minimal winds through the day of around 21 knots. Wall to wall sunshine causing us to hide whenever possible. 1600 ‘Let’s get the bimini up. That should be quick and easy’ Tried but abandoned. Sadly we have no photos but would have been good with me lying prone across the cockpit … Read More
Atlantic crossing days 16-18
25 January 2026 at 18:56:20 GMT Day 16 There seemed to be no reason on a mostly clear night, but strangely Orion lost his head and shoulders! 3.30am and 32 knots was the point where I was definitely uncomfortable with our sail set. I unintentionally managed to awake the whole ships company but happily having watched the instruments for a while it … Read More
Atlantic crossing days 13-15
Team photo: Sue, Malcolm and Paul, as we set off from Tazacorte, La Palma 9th January 2026 23 January 2026 at 11:41:13 GMT Day 13 Consistent strong winds continued throughout the day. Bumpy seas forced us to carefully hold on down below and on deck to avoid being tossed about by the waves. Paul got properly wet on his morning … Read More
Atlantic crossing days 11-12
Day 11 I relieved Paul at 4am who reported starlit skies, still no moon (?), wind gusting 19 – 27 knots, and lots of shooting stars. My watch came with plentiful wind, even bigger seas, and a yacht which didn’t show up on the radar at all passing 0.7miles ahead of us. I’m thankful for alarms on the electronics! All … Read More
Exclusion or Inclusion?
We all have choices in life. But sometimes society, our community or situations are created unequal. Sometimes, people are excluded, or included, because of the colour of their skin, their gender, their finances, where they were born or their disability. How many of us would choose to be excluded from society? Would we choose to be denied access to opportunities, … Read More
Lifetime Achievement Award
With synapses zapping, buzzing, and fizzing all week, perhaps I might be forgiven for indulging in a tingling sensation of pride. It is incredibly special to be determined the most worthy recipient from amongst notable others of the Lifetime Achievement Award at Best Business Women Awards. Thank you again to you Debbie and your judges and sponsors for creating this … Read More
Sharing and impacting in Europe
We’ve just returned back to the UK buoyed up by a fabulous experience at #EAMHID25 in Ghent where Jen and the DanceSyndrome dancers made a significant contribution. Not only did they have an opportunity to deliver a solicited symposium (presentation) in conjunction with the NHS and a workshop ‘Embracing Inclusivity’, but they were given license to share their passion and … Read More