Geoff Spink
@GP_Spink
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Journalist, campaigner and techie. Chair of Thalidomide Voice. New #podcast @Escapodyssey. @Aerobility Ambassador
London
Joined December 2008
RT @DrHelenFry: Happy birthday to Rudi Haymann, who is 104 years old today!! 🥂. Rudi is one of the last known living WW2 interrogators. P….
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RT @NTarnopolsky: This may all end in tears but its an enormous credit to Zelensky that in barely an instant Europe's leaders flew across t….
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Every year, the @RSPCA_official receives reports of live animals being given away as prizes at fairgrounds. Over 170 councils in England have already banned this outdated practice:.
rspca.org.uk
Goldfish and other animals are still being given away as fairground prizes. Learn why we must ban pets as prizes and how you can take action today.
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#WALES: 78.8% of councillors believe irresponsible dog ownership is a problem. Help local authorities in Wales to #TakeTheLead and make their communities safer for both dogs and the public. If you’re based in Wales, please take action @RSPCA_official.
rspca.org.uk
Help us build safer communities, and reduce issues like dog fouling, off-lead dogs and dog safety in Wales, by sharing our resources with your local council
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RT @Ianbarnes2001: @RobertJenrick Who was the Minister for Immigration when hotel use was at its absolute peak?
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RT @NoLieWithBTC: Wow. Armed Trump administration agents wearing masks just showed up outside of Gavin Newsom’s press conference. This is….
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RT @DrHelenFry: Caryl Rosemary Baring-Gold, a WAAF in Air Intelligence at Latimer House, was among the first women to analyse intelligence….
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Martine - on est devenu tout de suite de chers amis. On avait tellement de choses en commun en dehors de notre legs commun de thalidomidien(ne). Chérie tu es partie trop vite. Repose en paix.
It's with great sadness that we learn of the death of our thalidomide sister, Martine Olivier who died today. She was a fearsome campaigner on behalf of her fellow Belgian thalidomiders. RIP Martine, chérie.
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RT @wmarybeard: As an over 70 I will be happy to take a driving eye test. But headlines are so full of emotive language. “FORCED” to take a….
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RT @PolitlcsUK: 🚨 NEW: The Government is drawing up the “biggest overhaul” in road safety laws for decades. - Reducing the drink driving l….
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RT @BBCBlindGazza: For thirty years, John’s memory has stayed with us all particularly due to all the hard work by Susie and the trust. Joh….
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RT @DisavowTrump20: RETWEET if you stand with President Zelenskyy against Putin and Russia! 🇺🇦
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RT @JohnSimpsonNews: If Trump thinks the exchange of a few bits of Russian and Ukrainian territory plus a ceasefire will constitute peace,….
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Thanks to an online #travel hub, visiting #California just became easier for people with #disabilities.
usatoday.com
Visit California announced a new online hub for accessible travel information as the state prepares for major tourist events in the next few years.
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RT @DrHelenFry: Over recent years, I’ve been captivated by the extraordinary stories of wartime women, uncovering their hidden contribution….
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#Aviation folk: please sign and share this petition demanding consultation before aerodromes are closed down. @Aerobility @JamieKnight .
petition.parliament.uk
Airfields and aerodromes play a vital role in the UK's transportation network, economic growth, emergency services, and heritage. However, some sites may be closed and redeveloped, often without...
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RT @theskindoctor13: Tariffs are taxes paid by American importers, not foreign govts, meaning the money “flowing in” is actually coming fro….
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With the temperature in SE England about to spike again at the weekend, here is timely advice from RSPCA and others on how to keep your dog cool. #CoolDogs.
rspca.org.uk
Dogs can get heat-related illnesses from exercising in hot weather. Learn how to keep your dog safe from overheating and heatstroke.
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Edited by yours truly, this bumper August edition is full of useful info and amusing anecdotes. Please like and share at will. #Thalidomide.#Disability.#Equality.
Hi folks, it's high summer and it's high time we put out a newsletter. Here it is – enjoy reading and please help us to further our campaign by paying particular attention to Mikey Argy's article. Please ❤️ & share.
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RT @Aerobility: Last week Aerobility were honoured to receive another donation from esteemed supporters at The Mercury Lodge. We can not be….
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