21/01/2022

Today I picked up my copy of Freya North’s new book which is called Little Wing. It’s been a long time coming for her 15th novel, but I am sure that the wait will be worth it. I was very fortunate to meet Freya back in 2015 for my Lives & Times bowel cancer charity

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20/01/2022

It’s definitely happening!! On The Way Back my charity song by Fields of Dawn will be played by Richard Latto on Stereo Underground on BBC Sounds this Saturday night between 6.00 and 8.00pm. You can listen live or on catch up. If someone had told me two years ago when I released the Sunrise acoustic

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19/01/2022

Another lovely Gift-A-Bear came to fruition with Danielle Slawsby from the USA gifting Honey Bear to Lizzie Hulme in the UK for her birthday. Danielle sent me the following message… “I met Lizzie during lockdown on a Zoom chat for fans of The Alarm. We have become great friends over the last 6 months via

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18/01/2022

Today has been a different kind of day. I have had new radiators sitting in my dining room for the best part of a year waiting to be installed. My own fault not organising it, but finally had them installed today along with the boiler getting serviced, so a very good job done, and hopefully

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17/01/2022

Some really exciting news today and I am bursting with excitement! My Fields of Dawn fundraising track from last year, On The Way Back, is going to be played on BBC National Radio. Every Saturday night Richard Latto hosts Stereo Underground between 6.00 and 8.00 and it is broadcast around the world on BBC Sounds.

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16/01/2022

The music equipment was finally fired up in anger today after a couple of months taking a break from it. A couple of days ago I came up with the idea of recording some music under the Fields of Dawn banner to help promote Gift-A-Bear. The lyrics formed in my head and the melody pretty

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15/01/2022

Such a cold cold morning in the freezing fog. My Saturdays and Sundays always begin at the dog field it’s such a great way to kick off the day. Today was one of the rare occasions when I didn’t enjoy it purely because of it being absolutely freeing and I just could get warm. I

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14/01/2022

It’s always a good day when new music arrives, especially when it involves my favourite band, The Alarm. This new track came out as a free CD for purchases on the band’s website over a certain value, and also as a white 7″ vinyl for people who bought tickets for their annual Gathering event in

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13/01/2022

Today was a really good day. The first Gift-A-Bears were sent on their way to their new homes. They look so good, and there is always a story behind each gift, which I will hopefully be able to share with you over the coming days and weeks. The choice of the charity to benefit from

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12/01/2022

Aside from taking the massive first step a few months ago and admitting that I had mental issues in the form of depression and anxiety, the first challenge I faced was whether or not to take anti-depressants. This wasn’t an easy decision and I’ll admit I had thoughts of meaning me being a failure, especially

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