05/06/2022

As the bank holiday weekend has gone on, I’ve begun to realise how much I needed the break from work. All these bank holidays in April and May may not be the best from a business point of view, but for someone who is unable to take much time off work they are more than

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04/06/2022

Whilst looking into the Queen’s Silver Jubilee back in 1977, of which I played a tiny part, and to see if there were any photos online of the events in Windsor, I came across this photo of the float I was on. Maidenhead Town Youth FC were part of the celebrations and I was playing

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03/06/2022

I thought it appropriate tonight to put on my Dame Deborah Rebellious Hope t-shirt whilst recording some vocals for a new track. As far as the music goes I hope that I can sell all 50 vinyl copies of the album when it comes out. I also was hoping that my voice could hold the

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02/06/2022

Are there any gardening experts reading this I wonder… The good thing is once again the roses in my garden are out in full bloom and gorgeous this year. The not so good news is it doesn’t look like my peony is going to flower 😭 I bought the plant in 2020 and last year

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01/06/2022

One of my goals for 2022 is to find and achieve inner peace. As we head towards the half-way mark I am pretty pleased with where I am. I think the world we are currently living in makes it extremely hard for everyone, and when I think back to where I was last Autumn I’ve

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31/05/2022

Today marks the end of another working year, as May 31st is the financial year end for John Darvell Packaging Ltd, which was formed by my dad back in 1976. I’m a bit of a Goodbye Mr Chips figure as I joined the business straight from school and have remained ever since. The family business

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30/05/2022

With over £1200 now raised for The Bowelbabe Fund by the Bowelbabe Teddy Bears it’s amazing where the teddies are heading to. For starters all over the UK, and hopefully a few of these bears will get to travel on adventures. A couple of bears have been ordered from Australia, and one bear travelled to

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29/05/2022

£1200 now raised for The Bowelbabe Fund by the Bowelbabe Teddy Bears. Thank you so much for all the amazing support, it really has left me at a loss for words, but everyone who has kindly supported the teddies has my deep gratitude. I didn’t expect the bears to raise this much, and I am

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28/05/2022

My Rebellious Hope t-shirt arrived today, and it’s amazing. A wonderful way to raise funds for the Bowelbabe Fund and support Dame Deborah James, who has done so so much for others. These t-shirts have now raised £500,000!! An amazing feat and another testament to the affection that Debs is held in by so many.

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27/05/2022

This photo of me and Mum was taken on May 27th, 2016 in the beautiful setting of St Anthony A La Menge in Cornwall. It is my favourite ever photo of us together and not because of its significance in terms of her cancer, but just because we simply look happy! And just look at

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