Getting Around St Ives
Getting around St Ives is clearly a challenge for many people. As part of our attempt to highlight the issues which people when trying to get around St Ives, Kerry (pictured right being supported in getting down a set of stairs to St Ives harbour) threw us out a challenge. Kerry, recently having improved mobility after a series of operations, wanted to have a go at getting around St Ives in an unusual way, whilst staying in her wheelchair! We initially looked at sending her down a zip wire (Kerry's favoured option), or Kerry hoisting herself up the Church Tower, but our budget wouldn't quite stretch to that (we might manage it in the future though...!). In the end we decided, with advice from our stunt, circus and rigging expert David Greeves, to support Kerry in an attempt to "climb Mount Zion", hoisting herself up an inaccessible street, just off St Ives harbour. So far we have completed a technical rehearsal which went very well and Kerry has now been joined by Trevor, representing older citizens with mobility challenges, who will be joining her in the climb. One or both of our adventurers will also be attempting to get down one of the slipways in the harbour, utilising the same climbing equipment.
Whilst having fun (see below), we are trying to make a serious point about the very real challenges which the built environment of St Ives gives to many of those who wish to enjoy it. We are hoping that our efforts will raise awareness of these issues and encourage everyone in our community to take any positive steps which they can to make it simpler and less stressful for anyone who experiences limited mobility.
Whilst having fun (see below), we are trying to make a serious point about the very real challenges which the built environment of St Ives gives to many of those who wish to enjoy it. We are hoping that our efforts will raise awareness of these issues and encourage everyone in our community to take any positive steps which they can to make it simpler and less stressful for anyone who experiences limited mobility.
