Short Break

Have you thought of a Warners they are very good value in interesting places

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I need a walker when out and about. I have had a Trionic Veloped for the last 7 years since having an accident. Trionic also do Walkers.
They are not cheap by any means but are definitely worth it. Look on their website but also on the Facebook page for Trionic. There you will see both photos and videos of them in use. Everyone gives really good advice to each other about which is the best buy for a particular need.
I got mine from The Complete Care Shop and was able to buy without VAT due to my disabilities.
Other people have bought second hand but I'm not really sure where from.

Look after yourself and take care to ensure that you're able to have a lovely time away.

Great ideas, thank you. I’ll explore them all.

newatthis you don't exactly specify if you want to go to a town or out in the country. My first thought would have been Oxford, too. But, as everyone has already said, it is not a good idea to go to a big town at the moment.

Perhaps you can find a small, uncrowded town where you can go to secluded cafes and restaurants but with beaches or countryside nearby to go for walks. Rye would fit the bill, or somewhere in the New Forest. As it's only a short break, you don't want to travel far and spend all the time travelling there and back.

Thanks for your comments and given me some ideas and good to know that there are many of us out there exploring life again.

If you just want a bed for the night the Travel Lodge are fine. Usually find somewhere close by for breakfast.

undecided I had to brave being a lone woman traveller after OH died - he would have been horrified if I'd just stayed home and moped! I've generally been to place with galleries and things to see - Liverpool and Oxford are good. Book yourself the best hotel you can afford, book yourself dinner in a decent restaurant (let Google be your friend!) and go for it! I also love the Millstream at Bosham - hotel delightful, food fabulous and in spitting distance of the wonderful Pallant gallery and Festival Theatre in Chichester, plus lovely walks and shops! If you've got any 'single' friends, they may fancy an expedition, too. And if you have a favoured craft/hobby you can likely find a holiday with like-minded folk! They may never become your best mates, but you'll have things to do and people to chat with. I hope you have great fun!

I can't recommend anywhere near London, as I live in the north of England. On Sunday DH and I are off to South West Scotland for four nights in a flat owned by a pub. There are castles and gardens aplenty, for us to visit.
A welcome break after the two years we have been at home.

Lucca, I understand how LovelyLady feels. I'd love a break - but I'd be too nervous about contact with others and exposure to the virus, hardly relaxing!

I'm double-jabbed but aware that immunity begins to wane after five or six months, so I'll wait until a few weeks after my booster jab!

Brighton if you can find accommodation. School holidays in October may add extra pressure.

Rye is very nice, as is Hastings and Battle.

Annaram1 York city centre is very busy at the moment- just a warning. Went through it on the Park and Ride en route to the Railway museum.

LovelyLady

Just can’t believe all who are having ‘Pandemic Breaks’
Air b@b during a pandemic. Really?

Dont understand this post

I have recently returned from a four-area vacation in our glorious country, using Premier Inns which were booked several months earlier. Once booked, I regularly check the price of each hotel and simply cancel/rebook at the lower rate if the price goes down. We managed to enjoy a wonderful break at pretty good accommodation prices this way.

For those with walking difficulties Eastbourne is nice
A nice seafront not usually too busy and it’s flat
I also love Bournemouth but a little less easy on the legs
Torquay is actually quite good with its wide flat seafront just make sure your hotel is near the front or it’s uphill The Belgrave Sands spa hotel is absolutely wonderful but very booked up I know I have tried

Agree about Oxford we have just had a three day break there.All the major sights though need to be booked online in advance, but we enjoyed a couple of lovely walks along the Thames to get out of the hustle and bustle. The other break we really enjoyed was in the New Forest, peace, quiet and varied walks

I’m 73 and divorced. Though I’m told I look younger! I would love to go away for a few days but my mobility is a problem. I’m a two sticker when out. I can drive okay. Been housebound without a lift. Any ideas please? So frustrated at being a burden to family. Need to break free for a while. I’m not very good at explaining but hope you get the picture.

I am 72 and finally divorced, and after this Covid thing would really like to take a few overnight stays away from London I have never done this on my own and not sure whether I would feel conspicuous being a woman and travelling on my own. Any thoughts or similar experiences?

Yes NotSpaghetti if it is busy you really have to watch it I have, no problem but my husband who has Lymphadema really has to watch his step

Oh yes Rosie, I'd forgotten about the cobbles.

Annaram1

I am going to York next month. My mobility is challenged and I walk with 2 sticks. Its been suggested that I should buy a walker so I can hang on to it. Has anybody tried one?

My sister-in-law suffers from stenosis of the spine and uses a walker all the time. She finds it gives her more confidence than sticks and hers has a seat on it so if she gets tired she stops and sits on it for a few minutes. It also has a compartment for shopping and her personal possessions.

Annaram my mother in law has one and can now zip along again. She is rather pleased with hers.

The one she has is a deep burgundy colour with an attached bag/pouch. I think it's probably aluminium as it's very light. It's actually quite smart and very easy to manoeuvre.

Hers doesn't have a seat - some others do. I can't believe it's an expensive item as she was given it by her local hospital after a fall. It's made a huge difference to her, that's for sure.

Just make sure you get familiar with the brakes! My mother-in-law took a few goes to get the hang of them when she was going downhill!

I hope you find one that suits.

Annaram1

I am going to York next month. My mobility is challenged and I walk with 2 sticks. Its been suggested that I should buy a walker so I can hang on to it. Has anybody tried one?

York is lovely perhaps a Walker may help be warned though it can get very crowded and the Shambles is particularly narrow with uneven cobbles
York itself is relatively flat

I second Eastbourne. We have stayed several times at the Hydro Hotel. It’s so comfortable and friendly and the food is excellent both at breakfast and dinner. We go half board but if you don’t they charge £32 for a lovely 3 course meal with about 10 choices for each course.

We had a lovely break in Suffolk recently,we stayed i n Ipswich,which has a nice shopping area,and a marina,visited Sutton hoo, Constable country,saw Flatford mill, fish and chips at Aldeburgh,also visited a friend near Clacton,plenty to see and do,we want to return and visit Colchester,Framlingham castle etc,all ok if you have a car