Launching the Poppy Appeal
November is always a bittersweet time of year for me. On the one hand, you have the build up to Christmas – the anticipation of festivities, spiced coffees, mince pies and goodwill to all men, but we cannot forget […]
November is always a bittersweet time of year for me. On the one hand, you have the build up to Christmas – the anticipation of festivities, spiced coffees, mince pies and goodwill to all men, but we cannot forget […]
If you’re a resident of our fair ol’ City of Gloucester, you’ll know Eastgate Market as a staple part of our city’s culture. But can you believe it’s been in its current location for fifty years? That’s half a […]
If you’re a resident of our fair ol’ City of Gloucester, you’ll know Eastgate Market as a staple part of our city’s culture. But can you believe it’s been in its current location for fifty years? That’s half a […]
Deluxe Father Christmas is very much in demand this year, and I could not be happier. Of course, December is traditionally his busy time, but this year he has received a lot of repeat bookings. It seems he made […]
Deluxe Father Christmas is very much in demand this year, and I could not be happier. Of course, December is traditionally his busy time, but this year he has received a lot of repeat bookings. It seems he made […]
I’m a big Harry Potter fan, not only is the world of wizards and witches fascinating for a mere muggle like me, but it’s also provided an extra character for my entourage. Yes, Hagrid has been in my wardrobe […]
What with this, that and the other, I’ve been a busy old bee and haven’t told you lovely lot much about my recent jaunts to London. I’ve not been to Camden Market in particular for a while but I […]
Last month I celebrated my 30th birthday. Stop the sniggering, I really did! It was my 30th year as the Town Crier of Gloucester and I celebrated in style. I was invited to Gloucester Museum to unveil a fantastic […]
If you’ve been a long-term resident of the city of Gloucester, you’ll be familiar with plans for the King’s Quarter and, at its heart, King’s Square. Once a bustling water fountain for children to step through, it has long […]
A couple of Christmases or so ago, I Channelled my inner Kate Moss and had a lovely, festive photo shoot. I know what you’re thinking, and I can wholeheartedly confirm it was no Calendar Girls premier. Instead it was […]
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