Access for Everyone

You don’t have to be disabled to use a Shopmobility scheme, in fact it doesn’t matter why you have limited mobility, the service is available for everyone who might need extra help to access shops and attractions in towns and cities. Shopmobility loans out mobility equipment including scooters, powered wheelchairs and manual chairs enabling you to have the freedom to get out and about independently. If you are looking for more mobility support in your own home it is worth contacting a Stairlifts Bristol company such as https://www.pearcebrosstairlifts.co.uk/stairlifts-bristol/ who will be able to support you further. Continue reading Access for Everyone

Helping in the fight against dementia

Dementia is a condition that seems to be in the news and in the minds of many people especially as we are starting to live much longer. But there are many preconceptions that come with the condition which means that for the general public it can difficult to understand. In recent years that have been remarkable breakthroughs as well as clinical studies of patients with dementia have led to some incredible findings. For example, the discovery of the genetic mutations that cause Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia has led to a greater understanding on the disease and the development of treatments. There are worldwide clinical studies underway looking at families with these mutations and the ways that their brains function. Continue reading Helping in the fight against dementia

In a Nuclear Attack Could you survive ?

2019 has been a tumultuous year for the world – with tensions rising between world powers to levels not seen since the Cold War, it led to many people questioning how they would survive a nuclear attack – searches for bunkers and fallout shelters skyrocketed, with even the rich and famous getting in on the act – with Kanye West reportedly purchasing a luxurious doomsday bunker! One estate agent even decided to create a guide to which towns and cities were the safest to live in to avoid nuclear annihilation! Continue reading In a Nuclear Attack Could you survive ?

All you need to know about a lasting power of attorney

The Mental Capacity Act in 2005 introduced new legislation and regulations which included Lasting Powers of Attorney or LPAs. These are legal documents that are produced by an individual whilst they still have what is known as mental capacity and give those individuals more control over what deciding what will happen to them in terms of their medical care and finances and living arrangements should their mental capacity at some point in the future come into question. This could be due to an illness that temporarily puts them in a position where it is difficult to make decision for themselves or it could be a more long standing illness that creates a permanent issue with the way that their brain functions. Continue reading All you need to know about a lasting power of attorney

Everything you need to know about leprechauns

A leprechaun is a type of fairy that appeared in the Irish folklore of the 8th century. These stories told of magical creatures known as the aos sí, which were a wide number of small supernatural beings that lived in the wild.

The story of the leprechaun

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The stories evolved from earlier Celtic myths and legends. In early Irish mythology and the fairy folklore that followed, the leprechaun generally had a small part in the tales; he was never the main character. For some reason, it is the leprechaun character that has stood the test of time. In older legends, leprechauns were represented as water sprites but later evolved into a type of fairy. Some say the name comes from the Irish term for shoe cobbler, ‘leath brogan’, which is the career of all leprechauns. Others say that the name comes from the term ‘luchorpán’, which means ‘small body’.

Forget your cute, wide-eyed Disney fairies and elves, as the fairies of Irish folklore are mischievous and sneaky. The leprechaun was always a sly and roguish character. He is also a solitary character who can be found either causing mischief, making shoes, or digging up gold coins and hiding them in piles at the bottom of the rainbow. Legend has long said that if a human can successfully capture one of these cunning little men, they will be granted three wishes in return for his freedom; today, they are represented as small, bearded, red-haired men who wear black shoes, a green hat and a green jacket.

St Patrick’s Day

Leprechauns, along with shamrocks, have come to symbolise Ireland more significantly in recent decades, especially around St Patrick’s Day (17 March). This is celebrated all over the world; in fact, some of the largest St Patrick’s Day celebrations are not celebrated in Ireland at all but in cities with a significant Irish diaspora, such as Chicago and New York.

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These cute little sprites are the perfect theme for St Patrick’s Day gifts, such as those found at https://www.shamrockgift.com/st-patricks-day. They are also a common theme or inspiration for Celtic wedding gifts and a great choice for a fancy dress party or children’s entertainer.

Despite his reputation, everyone loves a leprechaun – the mischievous little sprites that just might bring you luck.