We are so touched … Before Lockdown Jackie and Trev popped down on behalf of the Fabulous Generation family to give us a presentation of a lovely gift to us both .. Jackie wrote a fabulous poem
very funny and oh so Jackie ! It was very moving and a heart full of thanks to all of them … so generous and kind and thoughful… so we are looking for ward to our getaway day at the Vine Yard Hotel in Newbury
Just before lock down had to get to London to pick up some costumes …
Lunch in Sloane sq then a very brief walk down the Kings Rd seems absolutely ages since I had walked down there … Brought back so crazy memories !
i feel so sad for all the main stores and all the individual retail shops its been such a tough year on them
well its been tough on every one … thinking of everyone … x
Halloween at the cottage ! haha!
Sundays class was a halloween and some of the gang dressed up for class !
Mark and Ashleigh went the full hog lol!
Bless them … I had one of those days when everything went wrong that could of!
but some how got through it !
DONT FORGET THE CLOCKS GO BACK THIS SUNDAY !!
iI feel its going to be a halloween theme !
So dare to dress to impress! Send a pic in and winner will a bottle of bubbles !
The lovely Sophie Treadwell came last Sunday after her 2 week isolation!
Lunch and a trip to the unit ! Always so nice to see Sophie very special!
The Generation classes are so well supported by all, I receive such lovely comments , that makes it all worth while !
I must say its quite harsh …
remembering the limited space everyone has …. also not feeding off everyone in a actual class
and not creating group show numbers ! with patterns and choreography,
Lucy mentioned to me didn’t think we would still be doing them 7 months down the line !
Not for one second ! But it has been great that for a hour a week we can do what we love to dance !
The colour of the trees is stunning….. but I hate leaves that appear in the garden !
I have already swept them up so many times … we have big trees near the cottage and the shed leaves all the time …..just as have swept them I turn around AND THEY ARE BACK AGAIN….
But the autumn colours are beautiful !
Another memory popped up its face on my face book …. which brought back memories of my time at Blackpool Pleasure Beach …. We did some crazy things while I was there and this day was no exception!
The Brownies from all over the UK were coming together for a day at Pleasure Beach over 8000 of them !
We worked on ideas for them to have a long lasting memory of this special event day ,The heads of the Brownies were very keen to break a new world record to mark this occasion and asked if I could some how create and teach over 8000 Brownies the cha cha slide !
Arrangements were made and carefully planned for the whole day from the famous Rides at Pleasure Beach
to special performances throughout the day of the spectacular HOT ICE SHOW
For me to teach all the Brownies we had permission to close off the rd that is half way under the park
built a stage with lights and sound , and pods all up the rd for my assistants to demonstrate the routine !
I cant remember how many classes we did … A lot ! we started of with a warm up ! then teach cha cha Slide and a 4.30 pm we performed it all in the tunnel rd and all over the park in front of the judges from the Guinness world records to bet the world record … and we did it !
An amazing day when I look back , it was freezing and I was in the wind tunnel from the prom in a rainy October day too ! Thanks to all the team players from Stageworks the tech crew were just fabulous in achieving what we produced …and all the amazing staff that worked all over the park making it such a memory day for all the Brownies .
It was this time last year that I was awarded and honoured with a TDCI Carl Alan Award
for Outstanding services to Dance, Just to be nominated was a huge thrill to me …
Never did I think I was going to win the award, it took me of guard on the night , I was so surprised and thrilled, and to receive it from Phil Winston made it more special.
My thanks to Chris Booth and all his team at the Theatre Dance Council International
For such a heart felt honour .That I will always cherish …..
Here is a short clip from Last nights podcast Charley Izabella King interviews Dougie https://www.instagram.com/tv/CF2zsxOjEVO/...
A PHOTO SHOOT FOR WINNIE TREE PROPERTIES IN BLACKPOOL!
A GREAT TEAM WORKING TOGETHER , THEY HAVE DONE SO WELL WORKING THROUGH THESE VERY DIFFICULT TIMES THROUGH THIS YEAR AND STILL SMILING
THEY HAVE SOME REALLY FABULOUS PROPERTIES TO RENT IN THE BLACKPOOL AREA
AND GIVE A FIRST CLASS SERVICE TO LANDLORDS AND TENNANTS
THE PERSONAL AND LOYAL TOUCH
ALWAYS FUN TO SEE THEM …. HATE HAVING THEIR PICS TAKEN LOL!
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A lovely few days with my best mate here at the cottage, the weather was lovely so did a few tourist things lol
The Greyhound on the Test in Stockbridge Hants
The setting is lovely.... and food is great ... staff lovely
Went to see our friends in Manchester ! For a fab weekend … so cheered me up!
A flying visit to Blackpool just enough time to catch my breath and paddle my feet in the sea ! it was heaven, the water was so warm! Saw my favourite girls Molly & Bailey ! Then hot footed to Manchester ! WOW what a change ... vibrant, exciting, place to be ... its a very social place with great Bars and Restaurants and fun activities! So lots of laughter and walking & eating. I was even able to do the Generation class on the Sunday ! in a fabulous apartment ... Huge Thanks to our dearest friends Reece & Scott the perfect hosts ! We had a great time
ps If in Manchester check out Three Little Words stylish Gin bar ( I don't like Gin but raspberry Gin fab!)
(service was excellent) and a fun place to go Flight Club Manchester.. Darts and brilliantly done !
We felt very safe in the city, checks were made everywhere!
masks worn etc all venues kept your distance and made space !
Always wanted to go … so we made the trip on a beautiful English summers day!
it was lovely the house the gardens just fab !
A pictures says a thousand words …
So here is a look at summer at the cottage and the village with my lovely walks …. and neighbouring villages !
