ts Manager, SpeedDater) promised to use a venue in the Brighton area which was accessible to disabled customers.

However, it appears that the disabled people in and around Brighton are being forced to wait. Seemingly, there are no venues under consideration. Indeed, there is little sign of a search for a venue by SpeedDater. In an attempt to find a suitable venue, I wrote to a number of establishments myself. Some of these expressed interest in having their premises used for SpeedDater events. SpeedDater, alas, were less enthusiastic.

I recently attended a presentation about the new amendments to the Disability Discrimination Act due to come into force in October 2004. The presenter spoke of "ostrich organisations" burying their heads in the sand and disassociating themselves with the Act. Could SpeedDater be positioning themselves in this category? I hope not. But, something is causing a lengthy delay. Could Brighton really be so backward in its provision for the disabled that it cannot yield a single wheelchair-access venue suitable for speed dating events? As I type this, I am aware that I am using technology capable of putting me in touch with every corner of the planet. How hard can it be?
This is a lonely campaign indeed. Please support me by contacting SpeedDater with details of any suitable venues. Contact:

Brooke Ellingworth
Events Manager
SpeedDater Ltd
www.speeddater.co.uk
0870 300 3535
brooke@speeddater.co.uk

Many thanks,

Julian Henley

d an event in London which was excellent! Speed Dater really know how to organise a great event, it's a great way to meet loads of people in one evening so I would urge anyone to give it a go.

Anyway, I recently set about trying to find a wheelchair-accessible venue in the Brighton area for Speed Dater to use, I wrote to dozens of night clubs, restaurants, pubs, hotels, wine bars, etc. I can assure you this is quite hard work for someone with cerebral palsy - even the act of folding a letter and getting it into an envelope can be a tough job sometimes. I therefore felt rather pleased with my efforts when I received an email from Speed Dater's Events Manager, Brooke Ellingworth, telling me that a possible venue had come up in Haywards Heath. However, Brooke also said that the venue may have to be dropped because he was concerned there might not be enough demand to make for a successful event.

I would hate all my hard work to be for nothing. More importantly, I would really like to attend speed dating events near my home town (Burgess Hill).

I would like to ask a big favour of you, the reader of this message board. If you have any interest in speed dating in Haywards Heath or know anyone who might, please contact Brooke Ellingworth (details below) and express your interest. I would sincerely appreciate your support, it could make all the difference for me and other disabled people in this area who find it difficult to meet people.

I very much hope you can help.

Many thanks for your help. Speed Dater can be contacted at:

Brooke Ellingworth
Speed Dater Ltd
Unit 2e
Westpoint
32-34 Warple Way
London W3 0RG
Telephone: (020) 7549 2204.
Email: brooke@speeddater.co.uk
Website: http://www.speeddater.co.uk

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at least until the early 1950's. My half brother and I attended Plumpton Primary School in 1950. My mother, half brother and I moved away not long after this.

The only other infomation I have about my father, "Bill" Norris" is that he served in the RAF in WW2. His last place of employment that I know of was in Portslade Sussex, possibly at an electrical shop in the early to mid 1950's.

Any help I can get will be most appreciated.

names, which I regret now.
He did tell me a little about himself though, He is originally from Hastings and also has a brother in the Marines,
he has a brother in Epsom too. I know the information lacks but I do believe I can find him some way.
Can anyone help me???

of posting this message) all forthcoming Brighton events are to be held in Al Duomo's downstairs bar, effectively barring disabled people. Surely an organisation of this size has the resources to find venues that are accessible to the disabled. It's hard enough for many disabled people to meet people and form relationships without this sort of unnecessary barrier being put up. I urge all disabled people interested in the exciting activity of speed dating (or anyone concerned about rights for the disabled) to get in touch with Speed Dater and enquire about their policy on disability. Perhaps together we can pursuade them to provide some wheelchair-friendly events in our area.

Speed Dater Ltd can be contacted on Tel. 0870 300 3535.

Julian Henley
Flat 12
Ernest Kleinwort Court
Oakenfield
Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 8SJ
Tel. 01444 245437
speeddatingjh@hotmail.com

ingles Party at The Hogshead pub (Church Road, Burgess Hill) for current members and anyone interested in joining. Anyone aged 18-30 who is unattached is very welcome to join the fun. There is no fee but guests will naturally have to buy their own drinks.

The fun starts at 8.00pm.

Guests are asked to "check-in" with me on irrival. I will be highly recognisable, at the bar in my electric wheelchair. However, if anyone is not sure who I am they may ask Adrian (the Manager of Hogshead) or another member of staff.

If this event is successful, further events will be held on a regular basis.

Contact details:

Mr Julian Henley
Flat 12
Ernest Kleinwort Court
Oakenfield
Burgess Hill
West Sussex RH15 8SJ

Tel. 01444 245437

Email: julianhenley@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.burgesshill.150m.com

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