Alan Benson

There will be a memorial gathering at Mortlake Crematorium (TW9 4EN) at 11:20am on January 19th 2024. This will continue from 1:30pm at York House (TW1 3AA) where libations and nibbles will be shared for all. RSVP to <gathering@panic.fluff.org>

Nancy Cartwright does her 7 Simpsons characters in under 40 seconds

It seems @PeteAusten has three spare tickets to tonight’s sold out #NineLessons show if anyone missed out, drop them a tweet!

🚨The role of Minister for Disabled People has officially been scrapped, Downing Street confirms. We are appalled at the Government’s choice to cut a dedicated Minister at a time when our community faces ever mounting challenges. (1/4) itv.com/news/2023-12-1…

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Stole this off Reddit. If this is real then it’s hilarious. The Loco in question was Flying Scotsman. Fairly distinctive… … a quick check on RTT shows she was held and Hambleton for a few minutes, so it may tie in

@flowergirl_lon If we can't rely on the accuracy of information then how the hell are we supposed to plan? (rhetorical)

@AlansTweets They defo aren’t working I have just asked at Farringdon they haven’t worked all week. It’s a joke. I am now waiting for assistance at Farringdon tube station. Even they know lifts are out.. I’m not the only one being pissed about. 😫😩

Well that didn’t end well - thanks a bunch @SouthernRailUK I tweeted last night to make sure I could use lifts at Streatham for a journey to St Pancras. I’m on the platform at Streatham - super excited but anxious so asked the guy please check lifts are ok at St Pancras and

@flowergirl_lon How interesting. The NR Access map, accessmap.nationalrail.co.uk says the lifts are working. I'll leave you to draw your own conclusions.

end” then I said “actually can you still check the lifts” I shouldn’t have to keep checking every tiny detail. That was a VERY close call to a fail. Not cool & now I have to mess about at Farringdon which is an awful station to sort assistance at. #DisabledByTheRailway AGAIN

We've just put the stage balcony on sale for the family matinee of #NineLessons. Grab the last seats for this show now! Feat. @robinince, @HarryHill, @Bobby_Seagull, @Frans_facts, @alomshaha, @MsJoNeary and MORE! Science and silliness for everyone! Tix - shop.kingsplace.co.uk/29389/29394

What a wonderful idea! @LBRUT @Ruils @RCVS_Richmond @AgeUKRichmond

Really important words.

An important walk took place today ending at Richmond Station with a speech by Sarah Olney. @LBRUT White Ribbon Champion Cllr Mansfield & Council Teams worked hard to make today happen. @WhiteRibbon_UK highlight Violence against Women and Girls and work towards culture changes 🤍

@ScottyMcLeod Oh crap. And on a weekend.

@AlansTweets And it happened again this time it won't restart at all

My powered chair chose the traffic island to error and stop working 😫

@ScottyMcLeod When I had this recently it was a dodgy cable. Should I feel guilty?

@AlansTweets The chair failed twice more on the way but currently is OK

@ScottyMcLeod Looks like you made it. Enjoy.

@AlansTweets I stupidly set of for the Headway Christmas lunch

We are saddened by the news that Bob Burgis has passed away. Bob was involved with Ruils for 15 years as a supporter & Trustee. His legacy lives on through Your Say and the Transport & Mobility Forum. In his memory, Bob's family are collecting donations: ow.ly/CsJw50QgKBC

Fabulous visit to Gallions Reach to see the new DLR trains which will start to be rolled out from Spring 2024. Loving the walk through design and of course, the new moquette! 🚊🚈🚆

Enabling disabled people to make the journeys they want with freedom, dignity, ease and confidence must be a priority of any Government. Pleasure to speak at the @TransportForAll launch of their new report ‘Are We There Yet?’ about Labour’s ambitions for rail