The King’s Speech

I absolutely loved The King’s Speech, which has been nominated for a host of screen awards. It made me realise how fortunate we are today to have supportive public speaking organisations like Toastmasters, which I belong to in Cambridge. Although none of our...
EastEnders, cot deaths and and baby swaps

EastEnders, cot deaths and and baby swaps

My friend’s neighbour in Cambridge is an EastEnders’ scriptwriter. I was told that he heads off to Cambridge University Library each day to draw on his creative juices, away from the distractions of his demanding young kids, where he sits in the midst of...

Supporting charities with funding

One of the new professional services I am offering this year is assisting charities by completing their funding applications to various trusts and the lottery. As many charities struggle in the present economic downturn, there are potential pots of gold which I could...
Why new authors should never give up

Why new authors should never give up

I was thrilled to hear about new children’s author Jason Wallace whose debut novel, Out of Shadows, won the prestigious Costa Children’s Book Award. What makes this victory so sweet is that Jason was turned down by 100 literary agents and publishers; I bet...

Rooting for Johnson Beharry VC

I  must admit I have never watched Dancing on Ice before, but I shall tune in for latest series starting this weekend as one of the celebrities include war hero Johnson Beharry VC, who is an ambassador for Headway, the charity I support which provides rehabilitation...