Age UK is a registered charity that helps the country’s senior citizens. As the UK’s largest charity for older people, it was officially launched on 1st April 2009, although its origins date back to World War II – it was formed from the merger of two existing charities. The aim of Age UK is to […]
The World’s most Expensive Doorbell
Everyone always wants something that no-one else has. It used to be called “keeping up with the Joneses” – maybe it’s now called “keeping up with the Kardashians”? Today, the phenomenon of aspiring to own something unique even covers items as seemingly mundane as the humble doorbell! Except, in this case, the doorbell in question […]
Little Richard: I Keep a Knockin’
American rock ‘n’ roll legend Little Richard is a hugely influential singer/songwriter. Combining charisma and showmanship, he’s credited with having led the youth music revolution of the 1950s with his dynamic singing and piano playing. As one of the first inductees of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986, he received two Lifetime […]
Prince Harry’s Invictus Games
The Invictus Games is an international sporting event that was launched by the Duke of Sussex for wounded, injured and sick armed forces personnel and veterans. The event was launched in 2014, following Prince Harry’s trip to the United States in 2013. Watching the American Warrior Games, he saw how valuable sport was in helping […]
New Commercial Manager Appointment
In a year that Automatic Access Limited celebrates our 15th year in business, we are delighted to have appointed Louise Ratcliffe as Commercial Manager. Louise’s knowledge and experience of the Automatic Door Industry will be an invaluable asset to the business’s growth over the coming years. Her professional approach will serve to build on our […]
NASA: Vehicle Assembly Building
One of the most amazing structures in the world is the NASA Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Known as the VAB for short, it is a national landmark that remains central to NASA’s space exploration programme. It’s the only building where rockets have been assembled that have carried people to […]
Diana Ross: Behind Closed Doors
The legendary American singer Diana Ross celebrated her 75th birthday in March. The Motown icon – named as the most successful female music artist of all time by the Guinness Book of World Records – is also celebrating 60 years in the music industry this year. Releasing a total of 70 hit singles, both with […]
Percy Thrower: The Gardener’s Gardener
Percy Thrower is remembered as Britain’s first celebrity gardener. As well as being the voice of gardening on the radio in the 1950s, he was also a writer and TV presenter for around four decades. Throughout his long career, he always maintained nothing else came close to his love of being in the garden. While […]
Five of the Biggest and Best Airports in the World
Airports play an important role in a region’s economic development and are so much more than simply a stepping stone to get from A to B. They are used by business people to attend an in-transit meeting, or by tourists to enjoy duty-free shopping. They are vital for people travelling home for the holidays or […]
Disabled Travel: Access all areas?
A disabled person can face many challenges when travelling – making it difficult to plan and enjoy a holiday if they’re unable to have access to all areas. Everyone deserves a holiday and people with limited mobility shouldn’t feel discriminated against. Whether you choose to travel in taxis, buses, trains or planes, there shouldn’t be […]