A problem with communication in Newcastle

It seems likely that Eastern Airways will be pulling out of the Isle of Man to Newcastle air route making communication with the north east of England more difficult.

During the past 18 months we have been exploring the possibility of Robbie attending a specialist autism college in the north east which I why I have been there three times in just over a year. It would have involved spending three years at one of the sites in Newcastle or Sunderland starting in September, just before he reaches the upper age limit for entrants.

Robbie was finally made an offer with just two months to spare but with so many breaks in communication it was not enough time for him, or us, to make such a life changing decision and he will be staying here.

There are high hopes of improved facilities in the Isle of Man although without the educational facilities that can be provided at a bigger centre. The good news is that Robbie will continue to take part in local events and I'll be doing less travel than feared, although you might not believe that if you read some of my other stories.

Newcastle may have been a bridge too far but I've still got plenty of photos with stories to go with them from the north east.