Several of my friends have been extolling the virtues of having an Epsom Salt bath of late, as a cure for tired achey muscles and possibly cramps. They have suggested I try this instead of attempting to counteract the onset […]
So proud to celebrate the publication of my friend’s new book, “The Little Island”, written by Smriti Prasadam-Halls and illustrated by Robert Starling. The launch event, in Kew Bookshop was packed as she did a reading of the story with […]
“Prism” first shown at the Hampstead Theatre in 2017, is a brilliant recreation of the life of Jack Cardiff and is currently showing at the Richmond Theatre. He was one of the most influential camera/lighting directors of 20th century film […]
Here we go again….the third and final People’s Vote March is taking place on Saturday 19th October in London. The People’s Vote March may be the last chance to remind Boris Johnson that he can’t renege on his promise that […]
YONOO….not yet a word, I’ve made it up, but it stands for “Young Old, Not Old Old” which has been referenced in a book I mention below and it’s a better term than “Silver Surfers,” “The Grey Pound” or “Perennials” […]
A friend of mine has asked for some advice on dealing with the pain of separation. This is allegedly based on the bizarre assumption that with my experience of hindsight and the value of cumulative experience I have something to […]
My daughter has recently developed symptoms of itching and swelling in the mouth, tongue and soft palate after eating certain foods. Hazelnuts she has been reacting badly to in particular, but also apples and carrots. So we thought she’d worrying […]
“Let one hundred flowers bloom, let one hundred schools of thought contend.” On the eve of Chinese National Day, I am keeping everything crossed (as my mother would say) that things don’t kick off even more than over the last […]
What a rollercoaster. Boris Johnson’s suspension of parliament as been ruled as unlawful and tomorrow the MP’s will be rolling back into work. WTF is going to happen next? The anger and uncertainty in the air is now palpable as […]
I got to preview the new electric Mini on Zero Emissions Day. Not actually drive it, which is what I thought I was going to be able to do, but sit in it and stroke it. I imagine driving it […]
Well so far so good with my son safely deposited at university. We managed to stuff all his belongings for the next year into my tiny little car. It was quite fun spotting all the other cars driving along the […]
With a lavish Downton Abbey set and costumes and featuring a star-studded cast, including Roy Hudd, Liza Goddard, Isla Blair, Katy Stephens and Mark Meadows and with direction from the outstanding Dominic Dromgoole this production of Oscar Wilde’s social comedy […]
