After a lot of planning, fundraising and training, I finally made it to the top of the mountain! It was a truly epic trip and I can’t overstate the importance of the support of all the family and friends who have helped out in so many ways. Thanks again to everyone who has helped me [...]

As I’m sure you could guess, I’ve been doing a fair amount of walking in preparation for the trip. For the last few weeks however, I’m supplementing that with some last-minute personal training, kindly donated to me by Jon Cook of Community Circuits (Herne Hill). My first session on Thursday last week was tough, but [...]

I have had final confirmation of the menu for my charity meal evening on Monday night. The full menu is as follows: Starters Mixed Salad Half Salad, half garlic bread Mains Pasta Penne Alla Boscaiola (V) (Penne with selected vegetables, a touch of wine and tomato sauce) Spaghetti Alla Carbonara (Spaghetti, bacon, parmesan and egg [...]

Following the recent riots, its great to see the shops in Clapham Junction back to normal. Hence my recent visit to Blacks and after some excellent advice am now the proud owner of lots of new kit. The credit card is aching a little but I am comforted by two facts. 1) I should hopefully [...]

So the treasure hunt is back on. Saturday 30th July, at 1pm. It is £25 for a day’s entertainment which I think you’ll agree is good value when you realise this is including four free drinks (with or without alcohol for those who have evening engagements) and a very reasonably priced bar afterwards. It should [...]

Just so everyone knows, we have now told my sisters so there is no need to keep it a secret any more! Thanks for doing a great job of keeping it quiet, it was an amazing surprise for them both! As an added surprise, my older sister Jemma is going to be the medic for [...]

…until the London Treasure Hunt. It’s all arranged and primed to start next Saturday 2nd July at 13:00 at The Arbitrager Pub, 27a Throgmorton St, London, EC2N 2AN (nearest underground is Bank). It will cost £25, but I think you’ll agree that is reasonable when you take into account the FOUR free drinks you’ll get, as well [...]