PGP / SPD My story:

I've just submitted my proposal to Great Aycliffe Town Council regarding the safety concerns with the Santa Tours event. This will be debated at the council offices next Wednesday, 26th November 2025. Attached is the submitted proposal and I hope that we can come to a suitable arrangement. Any thoughts on this matter is greatly appreciated. Sarah Wingfield  Independent Disability Advocate  Aycliffe Uncensored  Aycliffe Alternative Magazine   #santatours #safety #community #proposal

 I would just like to thank Great Aycliffe Town Council for tonight’s meeting. It was encouraging to see so many people turn up, and I’m also grateful to the other members of the public who spoke. While it’s natural for people to disagree, I’d personally like to see disagreements handled in a more constructive way by certain councillors. At times, things became a little too heated, and had the meeting been recorded, I’m not sure that the public would have been all that impressed. That said, some councillors did show sensible and balanced contributions, and as a Newtonian, I just want the very best for our town and it's residents. I was also very interested in the discussion around removing councillor positions. I can see the perspectives from both sides, but as one councillor rightly pointed out, we can’t currently compare data to see which decision would truly save money — and for that reason they couldn’t support it. Overall, I am grateful and appreciative of all that the council...

Disability Awareness Speech - Kawaii Doll Decora at The Rotary of Great Aycliffe : In this Disability Awareness Speech, Sarah Wingfield blends personal story, humour, and advocacy to challenge common misconceptions about disability. She shares her lived experience of navigating chronic pain , barriers in daily life , and society’s attitudes toward disability . The speech introduces the social model of disability , highlighting how barriers—rather than impairments—create exclusion. It addresses accessibility, representation in media, and employment discrimination, while also calling out harmful policies that silence disabled voices . Through honest storytelling, Sarah encourages the audience to think differently, act with empathy, and commit to building a more inclusive society where disabled people are seen, heard, and valued. https://KawaiiDollDecora.uk #disabilityinclusion #strongertogether #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilitysupport