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My Top 20 experiences of weird, stupid and shocking behaviours of people working in the care industry

Posted on 15/12/201708/07/2022 by Rock For Disability
Emma in herr bed with emojis underneath

Check out 20 disgraceful, irritating, annoying, ridiculous and amusing experiences of carers.

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Review: The Kooks in Cardiff

Posted on 08/12/201708/07/2022 by Rock For Disability
The Kooks

Alternative rock band, The Kooks, were playing at the Motorpoint Arena in the city.

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Review: The Pigeon Detectives in Portsmouth

Posted on 06/12/201708/07/2022 by Rock For Disability
Emma and Kristy at The Pigeon Detectives

The day was Tuesday, 31 October 2017 and it was the beginning of my autumn/winter marathon of music gigs. First on the list were The Pigeon Detectives at the Wedgewood Rooms in Portsmouth.

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My Love of Live Music

Posted on 06/12/201712/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
I Love Music

Live music is a magical experience; the loud music, the bass vibrations, the artistic lighting and the atmosphere of being surrounded by like minded people singing and dancing to our favourite tunes.

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