June flew by !

I cannot believe June just flew past ! where did it go … I was busy with the unit and costumes and working on a Bor Production , ideas for the Horse show which could be exciting , month of crazy weather lots of rain early June then a heatwave ,then cloudy period and back to warm sunshine another heatwave and water ban crazy !!! certain dates always hits you , it was 3 years ago we laid Dougie to rest … oh it was a beautiful day I miss him so much xxxx my fathers Birthday and Fathers day always makes me reflect and the memory of him , it was Geoff Pines 80th birthday celebrated with the party of the year! ‘I WENT TO A MARVELLOUS PARTY ‘ AT THE PHEASANTRY In the kings rd, a evening of fun with hosts Robert Meadmore and Liz Robertson singing in great style as ever,A performance from Birds conservatoire singing 80 songs from 80 musicals from 80 countries … combining Geoff’s love of Theatre and Travel, clever idea, no mean feast.. they did so well the young performers … Lovely to spend it with friends Joan ,Sophie and Jeff T , it WAS ALSO LOVELY TO SEE FACES FROM THE PAST 48 YEARS !!omg im getting older ….. it was a really lovely evening.

it was nice to take mum and janet out on our Sunday’s and lovely visit the Hamble with lunch by the boats .

went up to london for a lovely dinner with dear Maggie Rose which was so nice enjoyed it very much ….

very sad news Phil Winston passed , Amanda Thompson rang to tell me the news …

… I was honoured to know him, he was one of the few naturally Kind hearted people in this world that I have ever met … I have always been in admiration of his extraordinary gift as a choreographer and superb Dance teacher . He has left an enormous legacy with all his devoted dedication to the IDTA a true legend in the dance World …

Tonight at Viva in Blackpool his Phil Winston Theatre works perform their end of year show .. I wish the students the very best ..

Just go out there make him Proud x

My thoughts are with Chris and his sons … all at the IDTA… students past and present … Dancers , Ice skaters that all worked with him. And to his team at Theatreworks

God bless you Phil xxx

my brothers tree which i thought I had killed has come back to life thank god ,, found a old photos of my dear Maggie a Cairn terrier oh she was cute funny … the amazing apps that re do your photos is amazing x

Janet my sister bless her has been working so hard on her garden which she loves , I then Spent time in the garden finally my little patch of wild flowers started to bloom …. So its been quite a month x

May X

Another month flies by .. with some crazy weather …very cloudy and cold then a very hot spell for a few days the garden came alive … happiest to see the peonies picking them from the garden is such a joy ..

can’t believevits a year since dear Barbara Ferris passed away such a lovely day …

Wherwell church flowers on open day

Wherwell , where i used to live was open garden day … i was asked to do some flowers for the church ..

there church looked lovely in blooms of Wherwell

Dear Mum's 96th Birthday x

A very Happy Birthday to our dear mum

Who is celebrating her 96th Birthday today bless her ! Xxx

Thank you all for the lovely messages to our dear Mum on her birthday… as I read them

Out to her she was smiling away so very touched, bless her x

GYPSY OPENED 53YEARS AGO

29TH MAY 1073!!

A happy memory always pops up today but hard to believe that Gypsy opened 53 years ago at the Piccadilly Theatre!

JANETS BIRTHDAY

My dear sister Janet’s birthday …. Lovely lunch at the Ivy in Winchester xxx

Happy Dougie Day

I went to his rest place and laid some flowers on this beautiful day, i posted on FB, the amazing outpouring of love for him was heartwarming … I MISS HIM SO VERY MUCH X

WINDSOR Horse show 2026

Reece and Danny

Lovely to see Reece and Danny they came to the cottage for a couple of days before the horse show ,went to Houghton Lodge gardens which was lovely …..

GENERATION CLASS MAY

What a honour to take the class for these incredible Dancers at the Generation Monthly class … for 2.30 hours they dance their hearts out , with the passion they had back in the day over the years we worked with the generations in each decade … bringing them together is pure magic … in this class your 70’s is the new 40’s! You just wouldn’t believe it … they dance full on

With the enthusiasm they had when performing.. How proud I am to continue in the honour of Dougie what he created … how he brought the best out of each individual… would love to think he is watching with the clip board x

LECKFORD WATER GARDENS SPRING 26

A lovely visit to Leckford water gardens beautiful as ever

OLD PORTSMOUTH !

A date with may lovely mum, drove her around the seafront and the new promenade looks wonderful, then to old portsmouth to the still and west for a goodly fish and chips … mum so enjoyed bless her

SOUTHAMPTON CELEBRATION

Last night I escorted my dear sister Janet To the Dell , at Southampton Football club in celebration of Southhampton Winning the FA cup May 1st 1976. Her first husband the legend of the game was Booby Stokes who scored the winning goal against Man Utd…. So the ardent fans Celebrated in style at the club for a dinner and to raise money for charity, Janet was thrilled to be invited to such an occasion .. It is a whole new world to me ….it was wonderful to see the passion the fans had for the team of 76 ,Janet was so happy meeting the players from back in the day , it brought back for her happy happy memories… and so honoured to have been there for Bobby who sadly passed away in 1995.

They gave a Lovely tribute to Bobby .

Who was such a lovely man .

We Sat at the table with Mike Channon who was very touched by the love and support in the room for the team of 76 !

His warm personality shown throughout the evening … with his fab son Mike ( junior) highly amusing and still calling Janet Aunty ‘ and his sister the lovely Nicky

It was a special evening for All .. which made my heart full

Of pride for my dear sister who has gone through so much in recent months …

Thank you for the invitation x

LOVELY WEATHER!

From a walk in the blue bell woods, to be home in the sunshine, it lifts ones spirits …

Hada lovely week end with Fran and Martine coming down.. lots of laughter ! then sunday a lovely lunch with Mum and Janet and I drove them around Stokes Bay lee on solent and Meon Beach….mum with her 99 she was so happy bless her .

HOSPITAL!

Unfortunately have been a little unwell with a very not nice infection …. the dr’ at my local surgery was so helpful and kind, and the hospital wereamaizng with the care I received … slowly getting better !