City Sound Radio

25/10/2025

COMMUNITY WORRIER!!

Hello everyone. I’ve been pushing for a road cleanup as we approach the winter months. Plymouth City Council have been listening which I am thankful for. The next step is coming! Jacqui

21/10/2025

WHAT WOULD YOU DO AS AN EMPLOYER?

Hello Everyone
Reading things like this makes me realise that there is an untapped workforce that no one is willing to utilise. Why shouldn’t this gentleman get paid for his hard work? What would you do if you were his employer?
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15211181/Autistic-volunteer-sacked-Waitrose-family-asked-start-paid-years-stocking-shelves-free.html

19/10/2025

GOING BACK TO MY FIRST LOVE!!

Hello everyone it’s nearing the winter months and I feel like something is missing. I’ve had a chat with my team and we think filming promotional videos and showing off what local bands and musicians have to offer is a good choice. Time to go back to our roots. For more information email [email protected]

18/10/2025

PUBLIC SPEAKING!!

My next talk is taking place at The B Bar Plymouth.I’m finding out about who can attend. I’m nervous and excited all at the same time, I’m nervcited 🤣 If you want more information about Walking Contradiction or would like to book me to do a talk or workshop for your organisation or project, please feel free to email [email protected] Thanks again for your continued support Jacqui x

07/10/2025

DISABLED DRIVER!!

Epic drive today!! Also did a Lidl shopping

05/10/2025

GETTING OUT THERE!!

Went to Plymouth today. Was lovely to go around chatting to the traders. Fantastic access at the venue for disabled attendees. Walking Contradiction will be visiting several venues in the Plymouth and Southwest area as we are BRINGING BACK EVENTS!! 🥳🥳

02/10/2025

THANK YOU!! TALKING OPENLY ABOUT DISABILITY!!

25/08/2025

LETS TALK!!

Hi everyone 👋

I’m Jacqui, founder of Walking Contradiction. I’ve lived with disability since birth and, like many of you, I’ve dealt with the judgements that come along with it — the stares, the comments, and the assumptions.

On September 11th, I’m hosting a free online talk about disability and judgement — and how we can start changing the conversation.

It’s not a lecture — it’s a space to share, laugh, and talk honestly about the realities of living with disability, whether visible or invisible.

Would love to see some of you there 💜 Jacqui

18/08/2025

A LEGEND OF ELDER RINGS IS COMING TO DEVCON SEPTEMBER 28TH!

🎙️ Guest Announcement! 🎉
We’re thrilled to share that Edward Rowe – the incredible voice behind characters from Elden Ring – will be joining us at Devcon on September 28th! ⚔️✨

Whether you know him as the Deep-voiced herald of the Lands Between, or just as a legend of the mic, this is your chance to meet the man who brought one of gaming’s most iconic worlds to life.

📅 Save the date: Sept 28
📍 The Crown Plaza Plymouth Hoe PL1 2HJ

Get ready… it’s going to be legendary! 🐉

17/08/2025

THE FORCE IS WITH US AS WE WELCOME PAUL BLAKE SEPTEMBER 28TH!

✨ Guest Announcement! ✨
We’re beyond excited to welcome Paul Blake – a.k.a. Greedo from Star Wars – to Devcon on September 28th! 🚀🌌

Get ready to meet the bounty hunter himself (don’t worry, no blasters allowed this time 😉). Come say hi, snap a pic, and chat all things Star Wars!

📅 Save the date: Sept 28
📍 Crown Plaza Plymouth Hoe PL1 2HJ

May the Force (and the fun) be with you! ✨

12/07/2025

FEELINGS ON MOBILITY SCHEME EXPERIENCE DUE TO RECENT PERSONAL JUDGEMENT!!

🔧 Yes, I use hand controls. Yes, I have a wheelchair hoist. And yes — I’ve still been judged for it.

As someone disabled from birth, I’ve spent my life trying to be self-sufficient. But when I spoke online about the adaptations I rely on through the Motability scheme, I was accused of “attacking the disabled.” That hit hard.

I’ve written a blog to explain the real story — about assessments, guilt, judgment, and why we need more compassion, not assumptions.

🧠 Disability looks different for everyone.
💬 It’s time we stop policing each other’s support.
💼 And to employers: let’s build inclusive workplaces that work for all of us.

Read it here 👉 https://open.substack.com/pub/walkingcontradictionsw/p/yes-i-have-help?r=5nw6lk&utm_medium=ios
📩 Contact: [email protected]

19/06/2025

WELFARE REFORM BILL FEELINGS!!

Hi everyone,
I am sure you have all seen the latest news about the proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP). I’ve gone over it what feels like a thousand times, and honestly — the way they’ve laid it out makes absolutely no sense.

One thing I’ve read is that if your last PIP award was granted by a tribunal judge (like mine was), it’s meant to be much harder for that award to be taken away. Can anyone clarify if this is actually true? I know this would apply to many others too, and it’s so important we understand what we’re facing.

What blows my mind is how quickly the current Labour Government is pushing through these changes — not just to PIP, but also extreme reforms to Universal Credit. It’s heartbreaking and infuriating.

Sometimes I have to remind myself: the people making these decisions often have no idea what it’s like to live with a disability, chronic illness, or mental health challenges.

I urge all MPs to vote against this barbaric welfare reform bill.

✊ Full blog coming soon on Our Walking Contradiction Substack.

Fight the good fight,
— Jacqui