During the time I spent at Dougie’s bedside the show must go on ….
““Thats what friends are for” took on a new meaning Reece and Danny ran the event for me
Dougie would ask each day had it gone well bless him …. so proud and thankful of Reece a very special friend x
Dougie was admitted to hospital on the 7th of May to Basingstoke where the news wasn’t great…..
The care he had was incredible , the staff were so kind and caring looking after us both The following Monday he was transferred to the Countess of Brecnock in Andover where it was beautiful and peaceful and amamxzing care kindness, support from friends was heart felt … I will be always so grateful for the wonderful people, care and love shown to us both
Dougie sadly passed away in my arms on the 21st of May around 9.40 pm it as serine and beautiful
I am heart broken ….. He is my everything …… He died peacefully and in no pain i sat with him and played music a memory I will hold for ever he looked so at peace …..very touching he waited for me to be there
such a incredible man that i have been so lucky to have shared 45 glorious years together , as he said its been AMAZING… HIS LAST WORDS TO ME WERE I LOVE YOU XXXX how incredable is that ….
I will have strength to get through this from him … Im lost without him
The out pouring of LOVE to Dougie has been so overwhelming over 2500 messages cards and flowers
he meant so much to so many people its all been so comforting ….. it all seems a blur since his passing but friends have rallied around my dear friends Reece and Danny with Molly and Bailey came down as soon as they returned to UK Reece was devistated that he was not here for his passing , and it helped me a great deal
with them being here and helping with the next stages …
The funeral is on the 15th of June at St peters and Holy Cross In our Wherwell village invitation only
so preparations are under way for the hopefully a beautiful day for my Dougie
I miss him so much ….xxxx
WE spent the day watching this incredible day in the comfort of home , enjoying the coverage and had a lovely time together …. one I will always cherish xx
MEMORIES …. this week received photos from my childhood from Jennifer Hayley ….
Our dancing school Butler Horner with our beloved miss Mavis used to go to Butlins for the world dance championships .. All the families used to go … the antics at Filey are fond fond memories to us all Mums dads and brothers who didnt dance all came along for the glorious fun we all had at BUTLINS Filey but what made it so special that no holiday dance championships would of been the same with out the one and only Maureen Flenley who captured our childhood in photographs and film and friend to us all Nome who worked at Equity … I have visions of my Dad clowning about with uncle Nob such fond heart felt memories and the mums doing the tap troupe and solos of their daughter modern dance solos and even being the daffodil girls from the film STAR …
but this particular year I must of been about 7 years old , not so many families went as it was changed to PWELLELI in North Wales , BEAUTIFUL SCENERY …. but it was all planned by Maureen and Nome to do our version of the Sound of Music on cInny film … PRODUCED /DIRECTED /FILMED /STARRED IN BY maureen and Nome with all of us being the von traps children … it was taken so serious ….
That little boy me… took it as it was for real and thinking I was in the movie for real by the look on my face … I have copies of the film but have never seen these pics before …. HAPPY DAYS
18th of APRIL at the GUARD’S CHAPEL Wellington Barracks it was the Thanksgiving service for Michael
A beautiful service in honour of such a wonderful man that I was truly lucky to have known him and to work on such amazing events that hold a special place in my heart , its still hard to believe he is not here
Emma and Oli and Rebecca did you proud it was a MJP production …. Just how he of would of loved it …
lovely to see friends all coming along to show their respects ..
I visit his grave as he is buried at ST Peters in Wherwell and have planted little flowers and always pop a fresh bunch of flowers …. Thanks for all the wonderful memories xxx
Another class at Dance Attic with the Generation family …
its always such a pleasure to be with them all … it was good fun !
I love it when a memory comes on fb that was so special ……
GETTING THE COSTUMES UNDERWAY FOR WINDSOR !!!
Hard to believe that WEI had passed 24 years ago… bless we miss her … she would be so proud of Nancy and Simon very special xx
Just one of those magical sunrises in Wherwell !
After a busy week rushing around all over the place even a trip to Western Super Mare !
GARDENING… PAINTING SHEDS AND TRYING TO CATCH UP ON WORK !!!! COSTUMES…
I WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO EASTER ….
in my own crazy way I decked the cottage and garden with eggs and easter theme…dont know why I do it as we didnt really have any visitors … well it made Dougie smile …..
it started on Good Friday … lovely treat lunch at Rick Steins in Winchester which was lovely… then in afternoon had a small tea party in Garden weather was actually very nice .. Emma and family came which was fun… and in evening just chilled and watch a whole 10 episodes of something ! losing track of what I have watched … Saturday naff raining weather so stayed in pottered about as I do … Sunday we went to visit my Mother and sister Janet Paul and Judy For a very nice Sunday Lunch ….. Monday god knows what I did it flew by …. but made Dougie triffle huge success ! then it was to face the week ! it went so quickly
Reece and Danny loved their tv trousers lol … and Easter Basket … I wonder if they understood the dummy hahaha everyone seemed to love their cards etc and easter eggs … I reflected when I was a child that one knew the true meaning of EASTER .. TV used to be full of interesting programmes re the true meaning that seems to have all gone by the way side and its commercial eggs ….. actually the eggs were very disappointing this year no imagination … hey ho im sounding like Victor Meldrew !
WE WILL BE BACK AT WINDSOR, ON THE SOUTH LAWN WITH ENTERTAINMENT THIS MAY 11TH TO 14TH
Just working on costume ideas !
Finally some blue skies and sunshine … oh how to make you feel better !
DATES FOR ARIL GENERATION CLASS!
Love seeing the posts on social media of everyone sending their love to all the mums …
it always has a been a special day , brings back memories of childhood always getting my mother dafffs as it was always the first bunch of this time of year ….. how times have changed as you can get them so early now!
so Happy mothers to one and all and especially for our dear Mum , she will miss hearing from dear Richard and Lynda who are no longer with us …but Paul janet and I will be having lunch with her x
So a few days away WHICH WAS VERY SPECIAL… Just getting Dougie away a change of scenery for him… and the bonus seeing our dear friends … We drove up to Manchester first to stay in one of my favourite hotels The Lowry and lovely to see Boss Simon George had a fab Chinese meal at A1 in George street the cha su was heaven …. then the next day we drove to DAISY LEE FARM , Reece had found this cottage and it was just perfect.. the style, design was stunning …. so we had a few chilled days enjoying the atmosphere and company … Reece and Danny and my favourite girls Molly & Bailey… ( SO LOTS OF CUDDLES ) first day it was four seasons of weather in a matter of minutes .. snow sunshine rain and wind ….
It was on the moors just by Huddersfield …. we played games … cooked walked and a little wine … then on the last day Don and Terry joined us for more party games and quiz ‘s and Don cooked a fab indian meal which I loved … then it was all over so quick…. oh no … but lovely to spend time with the Campbells and Danny …. so great to just switch off which I normally find so hard to do , but managed too !
then it was the drive back to reality ….. so Thank you Reece Danny Don Terry and Molly & Bailey for such a lovely time x
Great to see everyone ! we had a fun class supporting red nose day raising £160 so thats great !
they are all such a lovely group of people .. it really is special xx
Wow I have been a long time not writing my blog !!! so a quick as possible catch up …..
just don’t know where time is flying by so fast I will need a safety belt at this rate.
November was quite a month, Dougie unfortunately was not too well and had a week at the Winchester hospital ,but got him home and was soon back at being Dougie , On the work front it was full swing ahead with the Christmas parties all over the south of England had a great team Joan Golden, Jackie Travers and Lisa Lee , Huge thanks to Wilkes Academy for the fabulous dancers I was able to work with .. they were terrific .with costumes galore !!! the biggest Thanks goes to the amazing Jill Bowyer who works with me at the unit the mad house of the costumes . she is just brilliant ! The Generation Christmas class was fun and joyous
Very sad news our dear friend and master of Events Sir Major Michael Parker passed peacefully after a short illness …. He was such a wonderful man, Funny, Hysterical , creative Kind ,warm I so looked up to him and marvelled at how amazing he was …. love ed so loved his stories … my heart goes out to dearest Emma and Ollie and family xxx god bless you dearest Michael
December flew by what with the christmas shows it was then producing the Finale at the International Horse show at EXCEL ! how many costumes not only that but a huge challenge in costuming the show jumpers in the sunday completition Dress up ( that was harsh no mean feast ) Again lucky to work with the students from BIRDS college who were just amazing I never want to hear I MADE YOU LOOK ever again !
Fab to work with Reece Campbell on such a hectic time he his the best at calm ….. the sunday night was pretty hectic but had a great team of dressers and make up who were all just the best …. SO A BIG THANKS TO Reece Danny, Lisa, Joan,Ali Trev and the face painting team so all went well
All this just finished just before Christmas so had a nice quite time recharging the batteries ..
Christmas Eve managed to got to midnight mass with brother Paul and Judy Christmas lunch with Dougie my brother Paul Judy and my dear Mum at the Grosevnor in Stockbridge …
The rest wasn’t to long as had a gala in Wales at ICC for New Years Eve Spent midnight chimes on the M4!
SO now it’s 2023 ! how did that happen …. crazy time horrendous the return of all the costumes from all over the place that all needed washing !!! added to that I filled the unit with extra costumes from Impact to go through … adding to that a refurb on Bor production Costumes so thanks to the amazing Jill we are getting there !!! and the unit has been freezing !!!! Lovely visit from Jeff and Robert to the cottage x
Had a lovely visit to the cottage Reece Danny and the best Molly and Bailey such a lovely chilled weekend with lots of missed cuddles from Bailey ….
A few meetings underway for fourth coming events in the year . which have stared well , the Jan Generation class went really well a great turn out … omg Im in to February I think i blinked and missed it , it seemed a very social Month … The lovely Pipkin,Kirsty and fab Sandy H came for a afternoon tea … great gossip afternoon that was .. always lovely to see Lisa lee when she pops down … then it was celebrations for Dougie’s 91st Birthday how many cakes did we go through hahah how long did that birthday last … that was never ending on the actual day had quite a quiet one … but the next day a surprise visit for lunch with Joan Sophie lynda and Donna really lovely … then it was the Generation Birthday class with the most amazing cake from all the dancers . Dougie was knocked out at all the lovely cards and presents and lovely messages … serval trips to see my dear Mum, my sister is incredible looking after her husband who is not well , bed ridden and nil by mouth for the past2 years and also looking after our mum … she needs a medal think she would prefer a crate of Wine lol x found time in fitting to do the church flowers for 2 weeks trust me to get Valentines week .. did I go over board lol xxx but i found sanctuary in being in the church I’m not religous but I believe in my God … laid flowers and pottered a few at Micheal’s side how he loved snow drops xxx
Move over Dougie it was my birthday too on the 26th 63 OMG 63 OMG 63 THATS HARD TO SWALLOW HAHAH it is a shock …. so amazed at all the lovely birthday wishes and cards ( although very exhausting reading and replying ) love it really… was very touched indeed lovely lunch at the fox with family But 63 this no joke !!!
Now its March 2023 ….. and on the catch up of things I let pass … I had found that I had moved my study around and never got to my desk never got round to keeping up with everything so have re arranged back and already i feel the flow for me to sit at my desk a whole lot better !
Had a lovely lunch with Emma she is doing really well …. a lovely lunch with Jackie Travers, A visit From Simon BOSS bless him going through quite a difficult time … time will heal … he is such a smashing man I feel for him …. let’s hope it all sorts its self out
So now its Generation class coming up this weekend and next week a few days away with Reece Danny and the 2 girls … Up to the peak district so looking forward to that … will be great for Dougie a change of scenery !
Happy days xxx make the most of it !
below is pics … in a bit all over the place xxx
CLASS TIME AGAIN NOVEMBER 20TH BIUT EARLIER TIMES !
