Ken and Jen dykes
We are married, we are in our fifties and we have a physical disability.
We have a passion for assisting people to become more aware that all people are of equal value whatever their abilities. We also have a passion for empowering and inspiring people with physical disabilities, to live in the community, and to reach their full potential.
So far, we have had a great life; its not been without its difficulties, but overall, great! So, we have written our life experiences in a book, called “Don’t Give Up” to share our endeavours.
We also give talks to groups to encourage others to not give up and have a great life too!
The sliders below, and the menu at the top, will link to all our information, books and thoughts. Please feel free to look around, and contact us if you have any questions.
Everything you are reading has been typed using a one button head control and a scanning computer, it takes a long time! but it is worth it if only one person reads our work and gets inspiration from it.
Again, nice to see you here, and have a good look around.
The Easter Story Pt. 6 – Jesus Has Risen!
By Ken Dykes | Thought Of The Month |
On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb
The Easter Story Pt. 5 – The Burial of Jesus
By Ken Dykes | Thought Of The Month |
The Burial of Jesus. Now, there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man, who had not consented to their decision and action. He came from the Judean town of Arimathea,
The Easter Story Pt. 4 – The Cross
By Ken Dykes | Thought Of The Month |
The Death of Jesus. It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two.
The Easter Story Pt. 3 – The Trial of Jesus
By Ken Dykes | Thought Of The Month |
Peter Disowns Jesus. Then seizing him, they led him away and took him into the house of the high priest. Peter followed at a distance. And when some there had kindled a fire in the middle
The Easter Story Pt. 2 – The Garden and Arrest of Jesus
By Ken Dykes | Thought Of The Month |
Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you
The Easter Story Pt. 1 – The Passover Meal
By Ken Dykes | Thought Of The Month |
Luke 22, New International Version. Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus. Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to get rid of Jesus
Prayer
By Ken Dykes | Thought Of The Month |
Hi, The other day I was wondering what is the most powerful thing we can do? I think there are a lot of different answers, but the real answer to that question is we can pray.
Loaves and Fishes
By Ken Dykes | Thought Of The Month |
Loafs and fishes thought of the month, Hi, I want to tell you a story from the Bible about Jesus praying to the Father God.
New Year thoughts
By Ken Dykes | Thought Of The Month |
Hi I am Ken Dykes. it is January again. we often think of a new beginning in January. In fact, God has given us a new beginning every day of our life because the Bible says God’s grace is renewed every morning.
Christmas
By Ken Dykes | Thought Of The Month |
Hi, my wife Jen, my support worker, and myself, went to the Hope FM Carol Service. At the service, Ann and Eric of Hope FM, came to ask me to do
Welcome
Welcome to the Don't Give Up UK website. I am ken Dykes. I live with my wife Jen. We both have Cerebral Palsy, but we don't think about it. We have
What Is New On The Site
hi everyone, Now, you can listen to what is on this website, just press the button marked “PLAY”. Also there are two new links, one is for Hope FM radio station
Come On England
By Ken Dykes | Football Reports |
Hi everyone I think England will win the game against Denmark 3-1 (20th May 2024). Ken
Come on Scotland, Oh Dear England
By Ken Dykes | Football Reports |
Hi everyone, I hope you are enjoying this website. I am enjoying the euros 24, but I am not enjoying the English performances because they just want to keep the ball
Sorry I am Late
Hi everyone I am very sorry that the thought of the month is late this month. So the football season starts on Friday evening, I am very very big football fan
AFC Bournemouth V Newcastle United
By Ken Dykes | Football Reports |
22nd AUGUST 2024 Premier league AFC Bournemouth 1 Newcastle United 1 It was the celebration match of the 125 years of AFC Bournemouth, plus Eddie Howe came back
AFC Bournemouth V Chelsea
By Ken Dykes | Football Reports |
4th September 2024 Premier league AFC Bournemouth 0 V Chelsea 1 After the Everton’s game Bournemouth played very poorly but they still won. This match Bournemouth played very well but
AFC Bournemouth V Arsenal
By Ken Dykes | Football Reports |
19th October 2024 Premier league AFC Bournemouth 2 Vs Arsenal 0 Arsenal are chasing Man City for the league title, they must win these types of games if they going to win the league
AFC Bournemouth V Manchester City
By Ken Dykes | Football Reports |
Premier league 2nd November 2024 AFC Bournemouth 2 Vs Manchester City 1 Bournemouth were in good form coming into this game against the champions of England. Nobody
The Christmas Story
By Ken Dykes | Extra Thoughts |
The Christmas story First of all, me and Jen wishes you a happy Christmas. I thought it would be nice to read the Christmas story from Luke. About that time
What Does Accept Mean?
By Ken Dykes | Extra Thoughts |
You might have been asked the question "Have you accepted Jesus in your life"? But what does the word “Accept“ mean? Well, I have accepted that I can’t speak and
Happiness Again
By News Hound | Extra Thoughts |
The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts. Marcus Aurelius Roman Emperor
Bravery
By News Hound | Extra Thoughts |
You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. A.A. Milne Author/Poet
Happiness
By News Hound | Extra Thoughts |
Happiness is an attitude. We either make ourselves miserable, or happy and strong. The amount of work is the same. Francesca Reigler Artist
Lets Talk About Talks
By Ken Dykes | Extra Thoughts |
Hi everyone If you want see me and Jen speaking, just click on TALKS at the top of the page and we hope you enjoy it. Thanks for looking at this website Ken Dykes
Talks In Church
By Ken Dykes | Extra Thoughts |
Hi everyone We did a talk at, Cornerstone Church in East Howe, on Sunday morning, the link is below. Ken Dykes The link is;
AFC Bournemouth V Manchester City
By Ken Dykes | Football Reports |
Premier league 2nd November 2024 AFC Bournemouth 2 Vs Manchester City 1 Bournemouth were in good form coming into this game against the champions of England. Nobody
AFC Bournemouth V Arsenal
By Ken Dykes | Football Reports |
19th October 2024 Premier league AFC Bournemouth 2 Vs Arsenal 0 Arsenal are chasing Man City for the league title, they must win these types of games if they going to win the league
AFC Bournemouth V Chelsea
By Ken Dykes | Football Reports |
4th September 2024 Premier league AFC Bournemouth 0 V Chelsea 1 After the Everton’s game Bournemouth played very poorly but they still won. This match Bournemouth played very well but
AFC Bournemouth V Newcastle United
By Ken Dykes | Football Reports |
22nd AUGUST 2024 Premier league AFC Bournemouth 1 Newcastle United 1 It was the celebration match of the 125 years of AFC Bournemouth, plus Eddie Howe came back
Come on Scotland, Oh Dear England
By Ken Dykes | Football Reports |
Hi everyone, I hope you are enjoying this website. I am enjoying the euros 24, but I am not enjoying the English performances because they just want to keep the ball
Come On England
By Ken Dykes | Football Reports |
Hi everyone I think England will win the game against Denmark 3-1 (20th May 2024). Ken