Well a trip to london was called for .. A lovely Lunch with Nancy,Tony,joan and Geoff at Imperial Palace
So lovely to see them and catch up ! walked from paddington to soho and back again but got soaked not very nice weather !!!! London was crazy busy…. a little disappointed in the lights …. it’s been the same for quite a few years now …. sad south Molton street … it used to be the hight of fashion… so many empty shops …. x
I have had such joy doing my doddles in making christmas cards !
Here is the date for the Christmas Generation class !
Need your help ! To invite dancer friends to come and raise a glass … they don’t have to do the class , it’s just from 1.3O till 4pm to celebrate the festive season.. a joyous get together ! So please pass it around ! I will post on my page tomorrow if you know any definites just put a like ! So we have a rough idea of numbers ! SPREAD THE WORD!
https://youtu.be/uU-gQGcociE?si=XepIKP7a4BZPqIJi
How honoured I am to know this amazing group of friends and dance chums !
Halloween at the cottage ….. what am I like .. always did it to amuse Dougie …. so it’s still for him lol
have enjoyed painting cards etc Fran Gill and Martine came down for lunch which was fun… so getting ready for the trick and treats which won’t happen at the cottage ( there is no children lol ) its very quiet !
I love the colours … but not the mess of the leaves !
The month flew by, a lovely lunch with the girls in china town to celebrate Joan.s birthday , Lovely lunch with Mum Janet and Paul we drove to lee on solent mum was in good form bless her …
Then it was my turn to do church flowers … and tend to Dear Dougie oh I miss him so much …, had a clean up at steve’s unit costumes costumes costumes !
Meeting up with Adam Sternberg of Sternberg Clarke for his venture. VARIETY Podcast launching later in the month … we chatted about various aspects of my working life in entertainment .. it was Fun. !!!! Adam is such a lovely man fortunate to have worked for Sternberg Clarke on some amazing events , he has such a zest for life ! Ever success to him and his team for this new podcast
We steamed heated our way on the studio dance floor … Great fun as ever !
Can’t believe its OCTOBER CLASS COMING UP !!!
WE HAD FUN IN SEPTEMBER CLASSS OVERTURE OF OVERTURES !
Well September IS SWINGING By .. I have been resting the leg with is going okay .. still a bit sore !!
We had a class I was able to do IT WAS SO GREAT TO SEE Them all …. so very special … had nice lunch with Mum and Janet here, A little gardening , some lovely walks … sad to hear of the passing of HUBELL ! Robert Redford … oh he was so handsome ….will have to watch the way we were again just to cry at the last scene ….
Also had a long drive up to Blackpool to see Reece,Danny,Molly Don and Terry
Lovely to see them as always .. but that drive !!!!!! even had a dance my pet hate with Danny !
bless Molly just adorable x
Well its not been the greatest month…..
After the weekend at Champney’s I started to feel very unwell, at the time I was trying to get things going and sort out stuff etc ,but was failing, felt very alone although I have the greatest of friendships and kind people around me , I was slipping into a deep depression plus not feeling that well, the sad news that Dame Cleo Laine passed, Lovely to read the tributes to Dame Cleo Laine
What an amazing artist she is and her music will live on … I was fortunate to meet her in 1972 while starring in showboat through knowing Lorna Dallas and Jan Hunt …. I was star struck …. I will always hear her sing “he is just my Bill”
Small world Dougie worked with Dame Cleo on quite a few shows and directed shows for her at the Stables … in the mid 80’s. I got the chance to dance in her tv Special. She had written an album called called one more day Dougie choreographed a contemporary dance Piece to the medley of songs from the album …
It was thrilling in the rehearsal room hearing her sing it sent chills up upon on our necks and arms as she was like a musician following us dance and us following her beautiful vocals …
A lovely heartfelt memory … my love to her talented family and friends at this time in reflecting the wonderful talent of Dame Cleo x
I saw my sister Janet and my mother, also saw the lovely Emma but didnt feel myself , on the 29th i went into a terrible fever of hot and very cold ,the next day i went to dr who rushed me into hospital, well i drove myself packed a bag just in case, and i dont know how i got there but i did….to cut a long story short i was admitted and the hospital for 24 days and have only just out on 21st August. It has been a painful experience I had an infection on my leg which went from bad to worse it comes under cellulitis they tried to find out the cause possible a bite ? the leg swelled and blisters, skin just splitting away red raw and very painful…. they tried all sorts of medication to try and get this infection…. it all seems a blur at the moment…i was on a drip for the medication thank god for the pain killers and morphine …. lovely visitors that i will always be so grateful for and Paul kept a eye on the house ,lovely messages that i some times couldn’t even read …
even sadder news my sisters husband Terry passed away all at the time when i was really unwell …
she has been the most amazing carer in the world for the past 7 years 24/7 and looked after him even before that …when he first became unwell with cancer … he survived so many things like sepsis 3 times but with her love and care always brought him back .. she really has been a angel , and to look after our mother quite amazing my love for her is beyond anything she has been the kindest sister one can imagine ….I feel so guilty that I wasnt there for her .. when she needed me the most … i tried as much as I could by message and phone calls …so my thoughts are with her and all the love in the world .
I am now back at home with a lot more resting to do to heal myself and get better ….. the last two days in hospital i improved greatly and was able to walk ( although killing me ) and the leg improved amazingly although still vey sore …. paul was with me my first day back which was a great help and today i have managed on my own at home … been tough for sure .. but have rested slept a lot…
so onward with the healing ….. a lot of people want to see me which is sweet but will take my time i have no choice … the hospital staff were amazing even with some strange incidents that occurred .. they work hard but thats a book I could write on my 24days ….. there … let me hope that i recover to the full soon…
my huge thanks to Paul my bruv , Janet, Simon george ,Lsa Lee, Joan g
Golden ,Lady Emma Parker , Jane Channon ,Aly and Eva ,Trevor Willis , Belinda Batcholor Jackie Tavers Claire Anna Rosemarie Ford Fran Lucy and Martine Howard and all the Generation Family hope ive not missed anyone out BUT THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR KINDNESS XXXX
Also to remember the birthday of our heavenly sister Lynda who’s birthday was today she would of been 77 god bless her xx
A fun weekend celebrating Champneys 100 years Explore !
Jackie Travers brought us along as her Dance team for dance classes for the event in the beautiful grounds of Champney's
we gave classes throughout the day, and Jackie and Rosemarie gave demonstrations with their ladies of their impressive choreography they learn at Champneys ..
shame the weather wasn't on our side , the first rain in ages !
but it did'nt stop us under our canopy ....
Big Thanks to the one and only Jackie for being Jackie !
At Champneys James Ryman and Louise Day and all the team .
This past month has just flown past ! have been busy trying to get some work in etc all good !
but its hard …. had my Danish nephewDavid over for a weekend with his daughter Mila (very Pretty ) so a few family gatherings , we did a charity walk for my niece Claire who was raising money for Cystic Fibrosis bless . 5 MILES around Bransberry park it was fun, mother loved it ….
took David and Mila shopping Southampton and lovely walks around Romsey and old Portsmouth .
Had another great class with the Generation family they are so speical,
Went to see the Wilkes show in Swindon, very polished great to see the talent of tomorrow , some very nice Choreography , Also went to see Birds 2nd years end of term show , again well produced
just worries me where all these gifted students will work ? most have the goals being in the WEST END !
my big challenge has been that i have started to write … memoir maybe . also I think not for anyone to read !
i would get sued …
the day in the diary of when we put Dougie to rest, so thought it was time to change my profile pic on social media ….
my favourite flowers from garden in bloom
ITS JULY ALREADY!
Generation Dance Class June ....Yesterday's class seemed for some reason to be very special ... we have now been meeting up every month for over 9 years.. and weekly on zoom throughout lockdown . Everyone had either worked for Dougie and myself and along the way other dancers have joined in on the fun and it has become a Generation family of dancers ... Old friendships rekindled and lots of new ones have been made .. The support is amazing, not only during the class but everyone looks out for each other we have a group page which at points has been a lifeline of support and help to everyone ..
I have been so humbled today with the most touching messages from all the gang ...of what it all means to each of them ...
we all do a warm up then burst into a full routine .. 2 hours of pure fun and their passion Dance ... EVERYONE IS WELCOME next class will be in July so if you love to Dance come along and join in with this amazing group people .. I will put the date once confirmed .... Much Love Ant xx
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