Deluxe Father Christmas may have a fresh, new look this year… the elves have taken away his tipples and munched through his mince pies, meaning you’ll see a slick St Nick this Christmas (either that or I’ll have to […]
Town Crier for Hire
Just a quick reminder folks that this Town Crier is most definitely for hire! I love any excuse to get into character and have many alter egos to call upon for your event. Only recently I took part in […]
The bridge over the River Wye
The magnificent Chepstow Bridge is celebrating its 200th birthday this year. Built by John Urpeth Rastrick in 1816, it has united South Wales and the West Country for two centuries.
Of course, we couldn’t let this occasion pass without rightfully […]
Gloucester Carnival
The famous Gloucester Carnival attracted thousands of people as the brilliant weather bloomed over the city. A sea of vibrant colours and shimmering sparkles dispersed through the streets as Gloucester celebrated its 80th year of carnival spirit.
I was, of […]
Angry Birds
The seagulls in Gloucester are pesky souls, but I feel lately the problem is getting worse. These days I have to carry my glorious red robe and put it on round the corner from my house, it’s like I’m […]
Celebrating the 21st Russian Summer Ball
I was lucky enough to attend the 21st Russian Summer Ball in London, where I played Toastmaster for the night. It was a truly fabulous event, with Princess Olga Andreevna of Russia attending as guest of honour. We were […]
25 Years at Hitchin
This year marks an important milestone for me: I’ve been with Hawkins of Hitchin for 25 years! Yes, it’s a quarter of a century since I joined the company – it’s even been four years since the town appointed […]
The Annual Covent Garden Rent Ceremony
Almost a year, can you believe it? Yes, it’s been nearly a year since we marched round Covent Garden collecting the ‘peppercorn rents’ and I’m so excited to be starring in the leading role again in 2016. On 23rd […]
Happy Birthday, Podsmead
1986, the year the world reacted to the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant disaster, little Prince William was only 3 years old and the Berlin wall was segregating the West of the capital from the impoverished East. Oh, it sounds […]
Hola Heathrow
I do love this time of year; the clocks have gone forward, the evenings are lighter and the weather is becoming gloriously warm. Or at least it will be for a week or two before it reverts back to […]
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