Tewkesbury Access Forum

22/05/2026

The "Purple £" – Why Accessibility Matters in Tewkesbury 🦽💷

Last Wednesday, Liz from the Tewkesbury Access Forum Tewkesbury Access Forum spoke at the weekly Black Bear Tewkesbury Social Group (which meets every Wednesday at 10:00 am).

Her talk focused on the "Purple £"—the massive spending power of disabled consumers. She highlighted a crucial point: local businesses frequently miss out on revenue simply by failing to make their spaces and services accessible. Right now, disabled individuals navigating Tewkesbury encounter a wide range of physical, sensory, and environmental obstacles. These barriers severely restrict independence and safety.

Local advocates, including members of the Tewkesbury Access Forum, have highlighted several critical barriers across the town

🦽💪 Power in numbers! Did you know that when multiple people report local accessibility issues—like broken pavements, missing dropped kerbs, or bad signage—councils and organizations are forced to act faster? Let’s make Tewkesbury accessible for everyone

17/05/2026

16/05/2026

🚶‍♀️Accessibility is a Right, Not a Privilege. Let's Claim Our Streets! ♿️

Further to our previous post, this is the website.

By reporting, you create a public record of the issue, which helps our local group push for faster repairs! 🛠️👉 Try it today:

15/05/2026

🚶‍♀️Accessibility is a Right, Not a Privilege. Let's Claim Our Streets! ♿️
We all know the "hot spots" in Tewkesbury that are dangerous or impassable for wheelchair users, people with visual impairments, or parents with buggies. Instead of just complaining about it, let’s use the Fix My Street App or Website to hold councils accountable.🔥 Did you know? You can report broken paving slabs, faulty pedestrian crossing audio, and obstacles blocking footpaths, all from your phone. By reporting, you create a public record of the issue, which helps our local group push for faster repairs! 🛠️👉 Try it today:

11/05/2026

A recent survey found that 50% of disabled people lack confidence visiting new places because of accessibility concerns. Tewkesbury Access Forum wants to change this so that disabled visitors and residents feel comfortable in Tewkesbury. If you'd like to help, please get in touch.

07/05/2026

So nice when venues have accessible toilets!
Of course, some buildings in Tewkesbury don't have a suitable layout to make sure they can provide disabled facilities, but thank you to those that can!
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01/05/2026

Great news!

We’re proud to announce that we’ve received a grant from Barnwood Trust for a two year project, 'Nature Without Barriers: The Inclusion Project'. This project includes the installation of accessible infrastructure, such as wheel-chair friendly gates, seating, signage and the creation of designated parking spaces for visitors with disabilities, alongside inclusive public engagement throughout. This funding will enable us to work on removing barriers that prevent people from accessing and enjoying the nature reserve, creating positive change for disabled people and people with mental health conditions in our community.

29/04/2026

Thank you Tewkesbury Borough Council Community Development Team for organising a fabulous Funding Fair. We came back full of information and an extensive 'to do' list!

28/04/2026

The Robin bus is such a useful transport option. There’s one wheelchair space, several seats, and the team are so helpful and friendly. Have a look at their website for more details ([email protected] or phone 0345 2638139).

25/04/2026

Tewkesbury Access Forum raises awareness of local disability challenges and fosters collaborative, positive change to create a more accessible community

Pavement blocked 😕

24/04/2026

We’d love to hear about your positive experiences getting around Tewkesbury! Has someone gone out of their way to make access easier for you? Share your story below.