Surfing in the North Sea | An Unimaginable Dream

As a wheelchair user, Melissa rarely has the opportunity of spending time on the beach with the rest of her family; and an activity for them all in the water together was unimaginable.   But an ‘adaptive surfing for families’ session in South Shields in the North East, changed everything.  You can watch a video of this podcast on National Trust Youtube:  https://ntpodcasts.org/Video [Ad] Open the door to more with a National Trust membership. As well as free entry and parking at over 500 places we care for, you’ll receive:  • Access to our online Members’ Area, full of exclusive member-only content,  • A yearly handbook packed with visit inspiration,  • And our award-winning member magazine 3 times a year. Now also available digitally. Become a National Trust member:   nationaltrust.org.uk/become-a-member. For a taste of the digital magazine, visit nationaltrust.org.uk/historic-recipes, or if you're a member and you'd like to switch, look for My Account on the website. Production: Host: Claire Hickinbotham  Producer: Katy Kelly  Sound Design: Jesus Gomez Discover More: Find out more about South Shields Surf: southshieldsurf.co.uk Learn about Team England Para: Adaptive/Para - Surfing England If you’d like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at: podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk 

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Delve into intriguing stories from our weird, wonderful and utterly wild world. You'll experience nature in a whole new way, from untangling the strange world of spider sex and digging up the greatest fossil finds, to meeting mysterious ocean giants and finding out why there’s no such thing as a seagull. Join experts Rosie Holdsworth, Ajay Tegala and Heather Birkett on adventures in the UK’s diverse habitats and uncover fascinating tales that connect us with wildlife. New Wild Tales are released twice a month. Follow us on your favourite podcast app and never miss an episode. Get in touch with feedback and your favourite topics on instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildtalesnt or by emailing podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk Discover more from National Trust podcasts This podcast is made by the National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation charity. Looking after history, nature and beauty for everyone to enjoy. Listen to Back When history podcast, taking you inside stories of our past: https://podfollow.com/back-when Discover Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, perfect for kids aged 5-8: https://podfollow.com/national-trust-kids-podcast Follow National Trust podcasts on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts