April News !

As I write here the sun is shinning with this glorious moment of a amazing weather …..

a lot has happened this month, Firstly lovely news the Reece and Danny have got engaged … so romantic !!! in Paris on a roof top over looking the Eiffel Tower tres chiq..I wish them every happiness … bless … with good news there is always some sadness

We heard today the passing of the lovely Joanne Cookson, she passed peacefully in St Gemma’s hospice , she had not been well these past few months , but in true Joanne style a fighter in every way … so sad x it was only her birthday on Tuesday xxx which she had read all her loving messages xxx

We worked with Joanne for many years in shows all over the world from Cannes to Miami the daughter of the legendary Jean Pearce … I think of her with such fond affection… that fabulous makeup she did !!! We used to get her to show all the girls that’s how you do a stage makeup ! From dancing to all her work on fashion and wedding shows on the catwalk and behind the scenes directing and choreographing and working for event companies even a spell as being an agent at Trends she gave 100percent … I know the news will sadden all the amazing dancers from the Jean Pearce days …

So on behalf of all of us our thoughts are to Jo’s family and close friends at this sad time …

If I hear any more news I will pass on …

Then it was Easter … I decorated the cottage as I would, did church flowers in the font …. spent Easter with my dear Mum and Janet I cooked at Janets which was fun !!! and got easter eggs ! and beautiful flowers from Emma … The garden is starting to look really lovely and happy enjoying life here at 17 South End Cottages !… my bruv Paul has been staying which has been nice … lol its like living with my father ! happy days

can’t believe its MAY tomorrow !

Hello April...

Already its been a busy and its only the 8th ! the weather has been lovely… sunshine sunshine sunshine makes one feel so much better…My brother has moved from his place in Chilbolton, it was a lovely house and he kept it immaculate, lucky buyer ! i was rather sad to see it go ….

work in the garden my brother is has helped with the grass he is a expert !!! but lovely to see spring has finally arrived … had a lovely lunch with Janet Mum and paul

Had a lovely lunch with the girls Joan Lynda and Sophie They came to the cottage and I cooked Dougie’s Gin and tomato soup ! he would of loved it … went to Hampstead to take a class .. how funny we lived 30 secs away … for years and now a great space around the corner …. the ladies had fun… did it by train and it was easy …

Did some nice walks in the countryside ,and around Stockbridge

The Generation class went well this past sunday again travelled by train as m3 was in rd works .. it was okay found a whole new way to get around LONDON ON THE OVER GROUND … NEVER KNEW ABOUT IT!

Always great to learn some thing new ..

one of the girls Maxine bought me some beautiful lilies i was so very touched … happy days x

It was sad to hear Val Kilmer had passed away …we did a film with him Top secret … it was a fun job… x happy memories x

MARCH IS FLYING BY !

March is flying by … trying to get things done is just so harsh at the moment… along with work stuff have managed to visit my sister and mum stayed the weekend and had the most joyous walk along Meon beach …

i wrote a post on Dougie , the out during of love has been so heartfelt …

its been lovely to see the sun and warmer weather .. so have pottered in garden lovely to see spring, spring up .. always hope of new life …

It is with great sadness that I have just heard the very sad news that Roger Brown ( Howlett) passed away this afternoon…. I was only chatting with him this morning …. My loving thoughts to Linda Lou who passed on the news to me … their friendship from the Young Generation and Second Generation and their group Shades is such a a shock as she was also chatting with him this morning

My love goes to his family his dear sister Penny and to his new family and friends especially Tar in Thailand they must all be devastated..

Also to all the Generation family of dancers that worked with Roger … I hope his beloved Bobby was waiting for him xxx a lovely thought

We kept in contact over the years… bless him and was always so proud he was Dougie’s first yG’s head boy … Loving thoughts to All xxx

always nice to work with friends , did some costumes for Debbie Astell Times Two productions for her event .

also a nice visit to Houghton Lodge very near me just love the lodge florist …

so here is the month in pics and a pic I love of Josephine Baker Dougie loved her x

London...

After class drove to Geoff and Richard’s in Wapping went out for nice meal and stayed the night the next day i walked and walked and walked .. Wapping to the West End back to Wapping !

then in evening had a lovely meal with new friends and so fabulous to see Christopher Biggins and Neil Sinclaire such a tonic just so happy to see them … its been a life time knowing them xxxx a special day

LETS DANCE GENERATION STYLE

Great day to celebrate “Let’s Dance Day” the Generation family smashed it today with style and energy and fun ! Thanks to all the crazy Generation family ! Xxx

Birthday !!!

The yearly Birthday !!! I can’t bear this age I may look it but dont act it !

I was back in Blackpool Reece and Danny looked after me so well, some lovely food even had Reece’s spaghetti bol it was very good indeed .. went to pics to the new impressive cinema to see Bridget Jones lovely film although I cried through most of it … and on the day of the birthday went for a lovely Italian meal with the Campbells very nice … TO SHARE WITH THJEM AND SPOILT WITH LOVELY GIFTS …

So on my return back south went to see my family for a birthday meal celebration , with my dear Mum who will be 95 in May she is amazing …WITH JANET AND Paul we had a lovely evening

I was so humbled by the out pouring of love with beautiful messages, tweets, cards etc i am so touched it took me all day replying to everyone ! happy days x

Cumberland Dance COMPETITION

Four days Adjudicating for the first #Cumberland dance events.. it was so well organised ... great to see such fab talent from all the young performers and students congratulations to all! Fantastic tap sections !!! Musical feet !!! Fab ... The most beautiful costumes too.. Thank you all for making me so welcome and looking after me ... big thanks to #Lydia_tuck and helen_ip2 for assisting on all the reports you were both amazing!! Applause to all the teachers who do such amazing training and choreography for all the young performer

I was also lucky to meet up with Danielle Carson that was a fun night …. and also met up with Glen Clancy and David , went out to dinner in cockermouth ! it was a really lovely evening g as we hadn’t seen each other in 30 years !!!

HELLO BLACKPOOL

ON my way to workington in the lake district stopped by for two nights in Blackpool , staying at the fabulous Franks run by @STAYSINBLACKPOOL , A Fabulous APARTMENT IN THE CENTER OF Blackpool ! love it there ..

it was great to catch up with Reece Danny Molly and the Campbell clan … Reece and Danny had brought some costumes up to Blackpool so I had a day with terry sorting it out … and more on my return from Workington .. they have been som kind to me … i think the world of them ..

CHAMPNEYS

Champney's Dance weekend! Big thanks to #jackietraversbb for organising the Dance weekend #champneys Tring ... 15 classes between us!!! To all ladies who came to class you were Fabulous

GENERATION FEB CLASS

ANOTHER FUN DAY IN THE STUDIO WITH THE GENERATION DANCE FAMILY !

TIME OF REFLECTION....

Time of reflection 11 years ago my dear sister Lynda passed away …. I am at that age when loved ones, family and friends are unfortunately filling the table of love in my interpretation of heaven in the skies …. I am lucky to hold the memories in my heart, mind and cherish the time in this life we shared …. I hope the party is full of laughter and love … I miss you xx

Save a space for me xxx Also been a year since dear Bailey went to the skies ….

9 years ago we started the Generation dance classes lovely pic with Joan , Jacks … Lesley Anne sent a pic of us in Cannes 1980 !

nice to see the sun for a change …..and a pic came up of childhood… oh and me with growth haha

ALREADY the 14th of January !

I blink and it’s already the 14th of january ! time does really fly !

The month seems busy already … firstly i met up with David and his daughter Mila from Denmark with my brother paul we met at Portabella market , lovely to see them , Mila is such a pretty girl and very sweet !

Then dearest Fran,Gill and Martine with a dear friend I have not seen in 20 years the lovely Lucy Gray came for lunch which was just a joy to be with them .. smashing ladies !

then it was time to take the decs down .. oh that was so HARSH ! it will be just a twig next year !

then trying ton sort life out a bit … so many bits to do …

Had the Generation class on the 12th stayed with Geoff and Richard will a fabulous meal cooked by Geoff a Hot pot and amazing sponge pudding to die for … and such a joy to be with the one and only Billy Differ ..

then on the 13th lunch at Linda Martin’s with Jeff Thacker Robert Meadmore , Maggie Rose and Bobby Warrens which was fun …. and after the long lunch taught a classic in Hampstead , i parked where i used to live .. if only I had this apartment now … oh well !