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Am I pale and interesting?
Men with beards and pale, interesting ladies are being sought by a film company to star in a blockbuster sequal to the Oscar-winning film Elizabeth. Filming will take place on my doorstep and this weekend talent scouts were out recruiting extras. Between 400-500 are...
Grant Shapps MP and his “explosive” forum
Grant Shapps has given his Welwyn Hatfield constituents a visible voice. And what an "explosive" voice it has turned out to be. During last year's election campaign, he fully embraced new technology and used webcams to get his message across. He was not short of...
Volunteers needed to run Shadow Environment blog
Pic: Moi, with Robert and Greg, discussing blogging at Harlow Conservative Association When an invitation came my way to meet Greg Barker, Shadow Environment Minister, along with Harlow's Cons parliamentary candidate, Robert Halfon, I could scarely believe my luck....
My rhubarb lasagne is to die for
I didn't expect this blog to turn into a Domestic Goddess column, but last night I cooked a sensational rhubarb lasagne. And it wasn't the main course, but a scrummy pudding. It seems that rhubarb, recently ignored in favour of more exotic fruits, is enjoying an...
My blogging scoop today
I have a scoop on the Conservative weblog today - headline news too - about the two Ministerial blogs run by Boris Johnson and David Milliband. Only time will tell which one will be favoured by bloggers and voters.
A true, compassionate Conservative
One of the most sincere, genuine and hard working Conservative candidates I met during the election campaign last year was Robert Halfon, who suffered the most disappointing defeat, losing by a heart breaking 97 votes and having to endure three recounts. He secured a...
Great news – I now have letters after my name
Great news - my application to become a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations has been approved. They have taken into account my prestigious PR work in Cambridge over the last few years and decided I fit the bill. What does this mean? How will it...
Boris blogs for free – should Milliband’s be banned?
It must be his moppish blonde hair, the naughty boy look, or the fact that he is fun, but Boris can run a free blog site with volunteers. He probably has a waiting list of willing girlies happy to help out too. His very loyal and dedicated blogger Melissa answered my...
My amazing conversation with The Strumpette
I have had to break off from writing my profile of Peterborough for my agents agents to report on my reply from The Strumpette. I wrote asking her three questions: 1. How many hits has she had on her site; 2. Is she really as easy as she claims? 3. What advice would...