Went to the Stroke Association Community Cafe at the Witham, disappointing that not many people turned up but was good to meet fellow stroke survivors and hopefully others will come along when they hear about it. Also went for Christmas lunch with Arnold, Linda and Amy, really pleased that Arnold decided to try to get onto the course at the Aphasia Centre in Newcastle after I first met him, and that he has been accepted onto the course starting in January. Hope you look after him girls!
Have also been sent a copy of the video I made with Amy and Kathy, would like to link it to my blog but will have to consult with the IT brains of the family over Christmas!
I have been trying to persuade Channel 4 news that when they use sub-titles in news stories and features (eg when translating foreign speakers) people who have aphasia and/or are partially sighted cannot read the subtitles and therefore cannot enjoy the article. I have emailed them 3 times now and did get a reply the second time saying my emails had been passed to the editor and presenters but nothing has changed. They don't use the audio help which other channels use. I think I need to start a campaign!!
Really proud of my son John who recently won the Guild of Motoring Writers award for his blog Engage Sport Mode. He had to attend the award ceremony at the RAC in Pall Mall London and have just heard he is short listed for another award. Dealers are now giving him cars to test drive after years of ignoring him with the exception of Audi in Newcastle who obviously saw his potential some time ago.
I wish everyone a very happy Christmas and a prosperous new year.
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