People with disabilities failed by Northern Irish Hospitality
A Northern Ireland disability rights campaigner has launched an initiative to enable wheelchair users and all people with disabilities to enjoy ‘all inclusive’ accessibility to Northern Irish hospitality. Shelley Cowan, from Enniskillen, Northern Ireland was confined to bed, tube fed and unable to use her limbs for twelve years as a result of severe Myalgic […]
21 Young Adults with Learning Disabilities Ready to Launch Their Careers
Are you an employer in London’s hospitality industry? This summer, you have the chance to hire from a cohort of 21 highly capable young adults with learning disabilities – graduates of Fair Shot’s life-changing and work-experience programme. These future stars are ready to bring passion, talent, and fresh perspective to your teams. Here’s why you […]
I just wonder how many people living with disability, if given a chance, could Boyle a job in hospitality?
When Susan Boyle walked out on stage at Britain’s Got Talent in April 2009, everyone pre-judged her, not one person in the audience or on the judging panel gave here a hope in hell. She didn’t look like who she wanted to emulate, and a call was made on that assumption. Some minutes later […]
Thomas Franks opens its doors to accessibility
Thomas Franks is set to welcome a cross section of industry leaders in accessibility to The aha Forum taking place at one of their client venues, Urban Farmer Project, Shoe Lane, City of London on 11 June. The event enables delegates to collaborate within sessions on topics already influenced by them as well as input […]
aha bolsters Advisory Board through Marsham Court appointment
The Accessible Hospitality Alliance (aha), founded by hotelier and accessibility advocate Robin Sheppard, has announced James Dixon-Box, Operations Director at Marsham Court is joining their Advisory Board with immediate effect. The creation of aha was initiated with the purpose of making the world of hospitality and catering more accessible to people living with a […]
Accessible pop up café and bar opening this weekend on Southsea prom
Residents and visitors taking a stroll along the Southsea prom are encouraged to go and check out a brand new pop up al fresco café and bar which opens this coming weekend, just in time for the Easter holidays. The new South Terrace café and bar is located just behind BH Live Active Pyramids and […]
Institute of Hospitality Golf Day nears Guinness World Record
According to Guinness World Records, the longest putt ever made in a major golf tournament was 110 feet, achieved by Jack Nicklaus in the 1964 Tournament of Champions. The longest putt at the Institute of Hospitality Golf Day 2025, in Partnership with Meiko UK will be decided on the 8th May at The Belfry. Once […]
KP Club celebrate The Crumbs Project’s Dynamic Duo
By Denis Sheehan FIH: The Crumbs Project’s Annual Awards lunch 2025 was not only a joy to attend and be part of it also produced The Kitchen Porters Club Kitchen Porters of the Month for April, James Read and Paul Tidey. The awards lunch event saw trainees awarded for their progress achievements across […]
How the Chancellor’s welfare cuts overlook a fundamental disconnect failing both disabled workers and hospitality employers
By Professor Peter Jones MBE FCGI FIH FRACA: How the Chancellor’s welfare cuts overlook a fundamental disconnect failing both disabled workers and hospitality employers. As the Chancellor of the Exchequer forges ahead with ambitious welfare budget savings of £4.8 billion, a critical policy gap threatens to undermine both the Treasury’s goals and the hospitality industry’s […]
The aha Forum 2025 in Partnership with Thomas Franks announces details of inaugural event
Hospitality and catering operators from across the UK are poised to collaborate and exchange best practices to enhance accessibility, amidst a challenging and evolving trading landscape. On June 11, 2025, the Accessible Hospitality Alliance, will host the inaugural aha Forum, in Partnership with Thomas Franks. The event takes place at The Urban Farmer Project, Shoe […]
