Alison

LATEST ARTICLES ( 155 )

• Published by 'The Good Review' - The Gatekeeper @ The Royal Exchange (Manchester)

  

  On Thursday I attended my first ever press night - as a member of the press!My name was on the list and and I got a bar voucher which I 'spent' on a small... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• BBC Press Release - Happy Birthday Children's BBC

  

  Happy birthday CBBC and CBeebies – not only celebrating their 10th birthday today (11th February), but also an Aquarian just like myself! Picture source BBC... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Be My Galantine

  

  Ever wondered what a galantine is / are?So did we when we saw it on a menu this lunch time. You see this is what happens when you go out for lunch in Cheshire... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• How Do You See the World?

  

  Deep question for a Saturday morning ............................ triggered by a Facebook post.Funny - but a bit depressing. Apparently this is the world... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• F-arting About (The Banksy Exhibition)

  

  Morning all - time for a bit of Friday fun.I follow a web site called Cracked.com which publishes lists of stupid things from readers. Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Love is in the Air

  

  It's that time again people.Prepare to show your loved one just how much you care.Valentines Day is fast approaching. I know that I'm now what many would call... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Bank Job

  

  Holy Moly - I've been less nervous for meetings where I've walked out with a six figure sum.When I was a big gift charity fundraiser, asking for funding was my... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• A Tale of Two Titties! Happy 200th Birthday Charles Dickens

  

  Happy birthday 200th birthday Charles Dickens!As a tribute, here is a very funny bookshop sketch starring John Cleese and Connie Booth (with 'Knickerless... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Dear 14 Year Old Self

  

  I like to keep up with the kids. So for a bit of a fast track, every so often I check out Twitter to see what's trending. It's all that hash tag #gubbins!Usuall... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Superbowl Sunday - the Winner is a Funky M

  

  I've woken up this morning to a whole Facebook full of Super Bowl. The New York Giants vs The New England Patriots.Like many Brits - I can't say I understand... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Published in Brides Up North - Bakewell Tarts

  

  This weeks Brides Up North article is about my wonderful hen weekend - and probably the best game of pass the parcel in the world (click here for the link). Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Start of the Second Chapter

  

  In many ways, writing 'My Wonderful Life' every day has saved me.I know that sounds a bit dramatic, but after the horror of cancer and the trauma of... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Beast from the East

  

  Blimey - it's a bit parky today. I reliable indicator that winter is finally here, is Tris succumbing to running tights instead of shorts. For me, it's all abou... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Barcelona - Amazing Art and Glorious Gaudi

  

  You can't fail to be impressed with the general artiness of Barcelona.Gaudi's influence is obvious, giving a green light to others to free their creativity (bot... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Barcelona - Survival Tips

  

  While we were in Barcelona for less than 48 hours - it was long enough to pick up some basic essentials. For most tourists, Barcelona is essentially a short,... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Barcelona - First Impressions*

  

  I'm back from Barcelona - and I loved it! Not straight away but we got there in the end.As with my Marrakech series, Barcelona is going to be another four... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Stoned in Barcelona

  

  Prepare yourselves for another travel series - for dear readers I am in Barca.So just to tide you over until I have time to do some proper writing - here are a... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Guilty Pleasures

  

  The fire place in my bedroom.What are your guilty pleasures?This weekend we bought a beautiful new clock from a shabby chic (or posh w*nk) shop in Ludlow. Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Escape to the Country - How to Conquer the Ironing Pile

  

  Picture Source talkbackthames.tvNow my life may look rather rock 'n' roll to an outsider. And don't get me wrong, it's pretty bloody good. But even I have to... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Mike Cooks Weird Sh*t - Pigs Ears

  

  My friend Mike.By day a high flier with a brain the size of a planet (probably Uranus), rubbing shoulders with the likes of Bill Gates, Bill Clinton ...... and... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2012 SELF EXPRESSION