New year

Sorry again the blog has been neglected, so better start with the end of last year.

I saw Blue, who were really, really good. Even though any respect I may have had about Lee has completely gone due to Celebrity Big Brother. I went with my sister who hadn't been able to see them back in the day as they split before the tour. She enjoyed herself which was all that matter, and the Roulette album is actually pretty good.

I saw 5ive in Bournemouth, who were amazing! Again well worth the wait. They played all the hits and only a few rows from the front it was great. Up close I felt like I was 15 again, which doesn't happen very often now a days. I am glad I got to see them, and shut that door.

Then in December I went to the O2 for the last gig of the year.... The Big Reunion Christmas party, so I have never seen 5ive and then saw them three times in one year perfect. 
The Christmas party had a great vibe and atmosphere, I love Christmas anyway and this felt like a massive party. The bands did a similar set to the gig at the Hammersmith and then Christmas songs, as far as gigs go it was so much fun and I would love bands to do more Christmas party gigs.

Can't think about much else at the end of last year. Been doing a lot of fun stuff for work. Most of it can be found www.etcmag.net

So 2014....a lot of musicals - Wicked, Singin' in the Rain, Warhorse. Gigs wise I have Foals and McBusted (I know don't judge).

But running is taking a step forward this year next month I am doing the Brighton half marathon, I am very nervous, feel the jump from 10 miles to 13 miles is a leap. And with Christmas the training has been difficult so bit nervous but hoping I, at least, enjoy the experience.

In March I am doing a 10k Race for Rowan, and in October I am doing the 5k Speed of Light in Bournemouth which I am really looking forward to.

And the Great South Run again, I said never again but I want to see if I can beat my time, and it is the 25th anniversary. A lot of running,  and all for charity Macmillan and Rowans Hospice.

Very exciting and hopefully I'll keep the blog posts going this year.

To donate to my charities - http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/runcharlierun

September etc Magazine

Finally September and the new etc is out. We have just put October to press but I thought I would share what I have done this month.

Sussex - http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk//launch.aspx?pbid=cdbd86eb-0ed9-41e5-a590-031651c44a1c

Is a wedding and motor special.
I have a range of interviews but also one with Martha Mitchell a ceramic designer who makes amazing mugs with line drawings, I love the biscuit mug. - http://etcmag.net/a-fine-line/

Hampshire - http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk//launch.aspx?pbid=7ff12f34-a8e7-4615-959d-6cb2dfd41b85

I spoke to Nigel at Hang you Hat a hotel with a difference, I reviewed Becketts in Southsea, amazing food. Southsea Deckchairs also talk about the British classic and lots more. - http://etcmag.net/decked-out/

In Eastbourne - http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk//launch.aspx?pbid=3210216c-6838-4646-8efe-07a62e12c69f

Check out my interview with Pearl & Queenie in Hastings really beautiful jewelry - interview is also online - http://etcmag.net/pearly-queens/

So check them out and I can't wait for you to see October some great interviews coming up.

A brave new world

I have been in my new job for about two months now and love every minute of writing for a magazine.

I thought I would plug etc Magazine in a bid to get web hits and people reading it.

The August edition came out about two weeks ago and was the first Hampshire edition alongside the three well-established Sussex editions which was very exciting especially since I live in Hampshire and I am very proud of my home county.

So, what can you expect from the magazines?

Well in Hampshire I went to a piloxing class which I am obsessed with and have signed up for six weeks - http://etcmag.net/high-energy-piloxing/

I also had a shrinking violet body wrap and lost in total about eight inches  Read it on page 26 here - http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk//launch.aspx?pbid=7ff12f34-a8e7-4615-959d-6cb2dfd41b85

And had a lovely meal at Italian La Piazzetta in Petersfield p.66

In the Sussex edition http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk//launch.aspx?pbid=cdbd86eb-0ed9-41e5-a590-031651c44a1c

I interviewed Alexandra Heminsley about her book 'Running like a Girl' which I can't recommend enough especially if you have just started running p. 134

Plus I talk to a couple about their home which used to be a water pumping station on p. 82


Plus there is lots, lots more in the e-mags and online at www.etcmag.net so check it out.

Everyone needs a Little Black Dress

Portsmouth City Museum currently has an exhibition on the famous LBD.....

I wrote a piece for etc magazine about it, check it out here....

http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/launch.aspx?referral=other&refresh=2j0Mf1H41R6c&PBID=cdbd86eb-0ed9-41e5-a590-031651c44a1c&skip page 104

Things in print...

Some new pieces out at the moment if you want something to read.
New magazine Think Local....
http://letsthinklocal.co.uk/magazine/
March Edition, I wrote the Dance-a-cality piece and beauty on a budget.


Piece in the Petersfield Post....
http://www.petersfieldpost.co.uk/news/bordon/sisters_together_battle_rare_illness_with_walk_1_2429901


Or if you pick up a copy you can read about a bunch of traders in a farmer trading estate, two of which used to work with bands such as The Clash, Bob Dylan and Elton John. It's out until Tuesday.


Still avaliable....
http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/launch.aspx?referral=other&refresh=w17K8E0z1mF4&PBID=898dcbba-75b6-419a-989f-aa69bed7582e&skip=
New acts for 2011 and comedians coming to the South.


Also I have a piece coming up in the April edition of etc, I'll post when it becomes avaliable but until then ENJOY!