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...

In tribute to Pete Postlethwaite

I was saddened to hear of the unexpected death of Pete Postlethwaite, one of our finest British actors, and a favourite of mine who I was lucky enough to see in his one man show, Scaramouche Jones, at the Arts Theatre, Cambridge, a few years ago. He was only 64 and...
Honours, disappointments and a New Year

Honours, disappointments and a New Year

Congratulations to Labour MP Anne Begg who is to be made a dame in the New Year honour’s list. She has been rewarded for her services to the disabled and her work on equal opportunities; she was vice-chair of the rarely held Speaker’s Conference which made...

Tonight’s royal Thursford Show

I hope Kate and Wills wore their thermals this evening at the spectacular Thursford Show as it’s freezing there! They are likely to be sitting on hard tiered seating, and can count themselves lucky if they are close to any heating, if their experience is...