Gill and Neil

Gill and I spent a lovely evening at Ropetackle Arts in the Company of Chris McCausland, Dinesh Nathan and Jeremy Emsley?, three comedians who have honed their craft. A lovely way to end my birthday celebrations.

Sad to learn of the passing of Kevin Keegan, a footballer and sportsman of note, thank you Kevin, condolences to family and friends. ‘I remember the day it was announced on the radio that Southampton Football club had signed Kevin Keegan in 1980… I was at the time washing my hair in the sink at my bedsit in Sutherland Ave, Maida Vale. I reacted so violently pulling my head up out of the sink and…

Happy and not a little surprised to make it this far. Retirement beckons…bring it on. Here is a glimpse of what the future holds… The song…

Firstly let me explain why I have not posted about this World Cup 2026…It is not because I’ve become disillusioned with game…I have!, but this is not the reason. I truly thought we should have opted out or boycotted this tournament over the world political situation (I’m all for keeping politics out of sport, but some situations absolutely demand some sort of protest be made)…but that would (of…

Gill and I spent a lovely afternoon at the Rottingdean Terraces listening to the Saltdeanistas a local seven piece ‘Soul/Blues’ band who had the crowd bopping to a tight set of blues and soul classics. Thank you Rottingdean Arts for arranging these Sunday afternoon concerts.

Sad to learn of the passing of Terence Donovan, an actor of note, thank you Terence, condolences to family and friends.

For part of my ‘birthday weekend celebrations’ we chose Thunderbolts as our ‘Saturday night at the Movies’. It is one of the recent offerings from the Disney/Marvel. Neil rating 5 out of 10

Sad to learn of the passing of Brenda Fricker, an actress of note, thank you Brenda, condolences to family and friends,

Sad to learn of the passing of Sir Garfield Sobers, a truly remarkable sportsman and man, thank you Gary, condolences to family and friends. I met Sir Gary Sobers many years ago in a hotel bar near Lords Cricket ground, we spent an entertaining evening… Rest in Peace Sir Gary

Sad to learn of the passing of Sam Neill an actor of note, thank you Sam, condolences to family and friends.

We had a wonderful visit to Farley Farm House, the home of Lee Miller the American with our friends Jules and Jon. An interesting guided tour of the house and then a lovely walk through the beautiful gardens. Lee Miller Archive Farleys House and Gallery

Sad to learn of the passing of Randolph Mantooth an American actor, thank you Randolph, condolences to family and friends.

Gill and along with our friends Jules and Jon enjoyed a magnificent evening of high entertainment at Brighton Open Air Theatre. We attended a performance of ‘Noises Off’ a farce from Michael Frayn and what a magnificent production it was, superb cast in a magnificent theatre.

Sad to learn of the passing of Ken Bates a businessman and football club chairman. Condolences to family and friends. I met Ken and his wife when I worked on Sea Goddess cruises in the late 80’s.

Sad to learn of the passing of Dermot Murnaghan a journalist/presenter of note, thank you Dermot, condolences to family and friends.

Sad to learn of the passing of Ann Widdecombe a politician, whom I did not hold the same opinions with or agree with her stances at all, diametrically opposed to her politics…. but nevertheless sad to hear of her demise. Condolences to family and friends.

Sad to learn of the passing of Bonnie Tyler, a singer of note, thank you Bonnie, condolences to family and friends.