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TT non-starter - Graham Bean - 12-02-2010
I am wheelchair bound, suffering from MS; I have ferry tickets booked for the TT period, but alas, nowhere to stay. Unfortunately, the friends with I normally stay are unable to accommodate me this year. Few hotels have facilities which I require - most importantly, vertical grab rail[s] on the wall next to the toilet; those which do have [ie the Sefton - £200 per night B&B for the room I would require = a hefty price rise for the TT period] are out of my price league. The IoM is not part of the UK and so does not have to adhere to regulations regarding facilities for the disabled - I cite the Hilton Hotel in Douglas as a prime example of this, but won't go into details here. I have covered so many options - hotels, farm cottages, respite care homes....but any other ideas would be gratefully received.............and yes, I have written to the Hon Minister for Tourism & Leisure..............
..........and once accommodation is secured I'll then deal with the problem of finding an insurance company which will cover someone with a pre-existing disabling condition to travel to the IoM now that the reciprocal health arrangement has been terminated............
Thanks - Graham.....a frustrated ex-pat Manxman wanting to return home to watch the TT Races
RE: TT non-starter - Bill Snelling - 13-02-2010
Can anyone out there PLEASE help Graham!
He has put so much into the TT as editor of the TT Supporters Club magazine for many years.
RE: TT non-starter - John Foster - 13-02-2010
Graham, I assume that you've tried Joey Dunlop Foundation Braddan Bridge House?
RE: TT non-starter - George - 19-02-2010
Ring Kevin on 01624677606 for any help you may need JDIR