Author: Sophie Abel

Disability, My Life, Student Life

My Life, My Disability

Sophie Abel

A few weeks ago, you were able to get to know a little bit more about me and where I am in life… Now here is more about me and my disability… I have Cerebral Palsy and it affects both my legs and left arm, it has caused me to use a wheelchair and will… Continue reading My Life, My Disability

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My Life

Who am I?

Sophie Abel

Hi, my name is Sophie Abel and I am 22 years – old. I am currently in my third year of study at De Montfort student University, studying Creative Writing & Journalism. I am a bubbly friendly person who can’t resist a challenge. I write regularly for my university’s magazine, ‘The Demon’ getting published in… Continue reading Who am I?

Restaurants & Bars, Reviews

Buffet Mania, Leicester – Restaurant Review

Sophie Abel

Star Rating    The restaurant was immediately recognisable by its bright logo and the overall appearance of the restaurant looked very inviting, especially when there was a big sign in the window, showing it was a £5 all you can eat buffet, all day, every day! There is a ramp, which gives a slight incline… Continue reading Buffet Mania, Leicester – Restaurant Review

Restaurants & Bars

TGI Fridays, Birmingham – Restaurant Review

Sophie Abel

Star Rating:⭐⭐⭐   TGI Fridays, Hagley RD isn't far for me to walk, so I went there on foot. I walked there with my god-sister and I was delighted with her company. It didn't take us long to walk around to the restaurant and we navigated our way through parked cars and used the flat… Continue reading TGI Fridays, Birmingham – Restaurant Review

My Life, Student Life

Christmas Lights Switch On, Leicester 2018

Sophie Abel

Up until this year, I had not yet been on the Christmas lights switch on in Highcross Leicester, but this year, I really felt in the Christmas mood so I went. The event was on 22nd November, so it was n’t quite December, but I found this perfect timing, it had been a long and… Continue reading Christmas Lights Switch On, Leicester 2018

My Life, Student Life

HARRY POTTER PARTY! – LETSDISKO

Sophie Abel

Melody and were enjoying the freshers opening party at the 02 Academy in Leicester, we were just leaving the club for the night when I saw a big bright poster promoting a lets disco event that 02 Academy Leicester would be holding a LETSDISKO event later that year which was Harry Potter themed. Immediately I… Continue reading HARRY POTTER PARTY! – LETSDISKO

Disability, My Life, Travel

Bearing Disability Transport — Little Sea Bear

Sophie Abel

The Problems with Public Transport. Personally, I try and avoid public transport if I can help it. You never know what you are going to get from one minute to the next. At least—you don’t if you live in the United Kingdom. So far, I have travelled to Amsterdam and New York. I used their […]… Continue reading Bearing Disability Transport — Little Sea Bear

Disability, My Life

A Recently Distant Cinema Visit — Little Sea Bear

Sophie Abel

Recently, a friend of mine posted a link to this article on her facebook page. It discusses the discrimination disabled people face when getting to venues for concerts, live performances, etc. And it seems the same thing kind of happens in cinemas – just not as bad. I mean, unlike these venues, we do have […]… Continue reading A Recently Distant Cinema Visit — Little Sea Bear

Entertainment, Film, Reviews

Sherlock Gnomes (2018) Film Review

Sophie Abel

Star Rating:⭐ Acute squeal to the original  We last saw these loveable gnomes in 2011’s interpretation of Romeo and Juliet. Gnomeo and Juliet offer a new twist of ornamental fun on a classic story. This with the original Elton John songs makes it a hit. Everyone knows the story of Sherlock Homes and this film… Continue reading Sherlock Gnomes (2018) Film Review