Chuvches Sigrid & Skinner (Frank) were in the line up – but Lana stole the show -making an entrance with her giant swing as if she had just jetted in from the Wizard of Oz…..
Sunday 10th August 2019
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Author Louis Bernieres swapped mandolin for guitar and formed an alliance with Selina Hawker, singer and violinist at Sudbury Church for a musical show piece. Sadly, he was unremarkable (as a guitarist) but she had a decent voice.
He was also grumpy when I asked him to autograph my copy of his best and famous …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»
Day 7 – 8th July – No.2 Court
B was my celebrity for the day
Super upset as Riske dethroned Barty and Muchova no push over for Pliskova !!
Japanese delight as Keri pushed on to last 8 in the mens.
July 8th Brett Round of 16(Fourth Round)
A Barty (1) V A Riske 6-3/2-6/3-6
K Muchova V KA Pliskova (3) 4-6 7-513-11
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July 1st Monday -Day 1 Court One.
First time experienced new roof. Feels more expansive than centre.
Matches
S Halep (7) v A Sasnovich Halep in 2 sets 6-4 -7-5 1.4 hours – Sasnovich had chances in 2nd set but Halep fought back
J Vesely v A Zverev Vesely win 4-6/6-3/6-2/7/5 Alexander lost his way missed break points …More»
B… had some big winners !
Nile Rodgers and his Chic band added the joy.
Great sound, great brass and vocals and Rodgers distinctive driving bass …
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Added in hindsight (October2021) Gig 8th June 2019 F&F family gathering
All in one day – flights from Luton to Charles du Gaulle then train journeys across Paris but all achieved and we stayed until late.
Suzanne Lenglen court was our host for the day- despite the cold weather.
Not the most comfortable of arenas to sit and watch but we loved the red clay.
Also enjoyed the …More»
Bury St Edmunds – Apex Friday 29 March 2019
Chantel recorded her Bury’d Alive album at the Apex and there was certainly some tension in the air especially on the very demanding & complex Walk on Land which she nailed. All original tracks with the latter and Eternal Dream being stands outs. An intoxicating cocktail …More»
Brit Floyd one of the best tribute bands returned to the Palladium with a retrospective of Pink Floyd’s iconic rock opera, The Wall. The set was a large scale rendering of the pomp of the final 1994 Division Bell tour, complete with a laser light show, inflatables and large circle screen (imported from Pompeii …More»
