I heard the queen was unwell on Thursday 8th September – a day after ceremonially handing over power to Liz Truss the new PM at Balmoral – I felt surely this was just a precaution especially after Jubilee celebrations, where she restricted her appearances, so was stunned and shocked when it was all over …More»
Wimbledon Mens Finals 2019. Sunday 14th July
Lucky us.
Well, what a final an absolute master class provided by the 2 most aggressive players ever seen on grass in any generation. Impossible to write the script, just a shade under 5 hours and 5 sets later, with match points on the way before a …More»
Nick Mason perked up a dreary January night in Stowmarket with an interview session at the Peel Centre.
He spoke well, many playful anecdotes delivered with a dry wit. He hinted that stardom really fell upon them – he dropped out of university (training to be an architect) and after only 15 or so …More»
I woke to the news on Radio 5 just before 7am that David Bowie had died.
Difficult to believe the news – his music was always around us even though he preferred the quiet life and privacy of Switzerland.
I grew up with a close friend and namesake who bought any Bowie material that was …More»