Tuesday 29 November 2011

Any fast food restaurant that has it's staff wear T-Shirts that read "I'm a Tosser" has to be good, fabulous salad http://tinyurl.com/dkxb9p

Monday 28 November 2011

Finally plucked up nerve to visit ransacked storage unit. Approximately £10,000 worth of damage. Though sentimental items are irreplaceable(

Sunday 27 November 2011

Back to a beautifully sunny London & a walk in Hyde Park. Back to fighting Public Sector immediately on my return though - roll on strike

Saturday 26 November 2011

What was supposed to be a rest day today - resulted in a 4 mile walk across Chiltern Hill's in force 8 winds - bracing - hope this keeps up
Huge thank you to Co-Owner of Champney's, Stephen Purrdew, for faciliatating my stay in Tring, Result - loosing 4% body fat in just 8 days!

Friday 25 November 2011

My first ever Tai Chi lesson with Champney's Peter Warr was a revelation, however going to miss hatha yoga teacher Louise Hutchings the most
The lovely Pam Cooper, personal Trainer at Champney's, has shown me how to have an amazing workout with just an elastic band, thanks so much

Thursday 24 November 2011

A huge happy #ThanksGiving to all my American friends both here in the UK & those who have returned home. May your thanks be in abundance!

Wednesday 23 November 2011

Champney's Personal Trainer, Pam Carter made me fall in love with Virbogym. 2 years I've been unable to touch toes, 30 seconds on it, done!

Tuesday 22 November 2011

The very final audition to see if I'll perform in the opening & closing ceremonies of the @London2012 Olympics today. I've been training:))

Monday 21 November 2011

Meeting great people & hearing some amazing stories at Champneys including artist/designer/model Lucinda Goodhew http://tinyurl.com/72ecxp4

Sunday 20 November 2011

It's official, I have the sexiest legs (there was a vote:), Yoga & working on Script Vigilia in sunshine, is there a better Sunday lurking?

Saturday 19 November 2011

Jennifer Ellison, picked up my Champneys room key by mistake after a group workout not mistake other guests claim http://tinyurl.com/6wv7vlw

Friday 18 November 2011

I've died & gone to heaven. Just had the best body wrap & massage from Stefanie Harding at Champney's. Haven't felt this relaxed in decades

Thursday 17 November 2011

Pondering, having just watched the DVD if any of his friends, saw in the Cinema, "The Beaver" starring Mel Gibson & directed by Jodie Foster

Wednesday 16 November 2011

Odd life, last time I met Frank Bruno was at a Princes Youth Trust meeting 23 years ago, today he's at Champney's celebrating 50th Birthday!

Tuesday 15 November 2011

Strange Champney's reminds me so much of my mother. She used to do Aqua Aerobics & Yoga, but started in her 60's! http://tinyurl.com/c55skdd
Technology against me, so making notes on the script of film Vigilia for writer Rhianna Pratchett, the old fashioned, way using pen on paper

Monday 14 November 2011

Hugely indebted to Champney's for organising this recovery stay. Healthy food, exercise, country walks & my first ever Yoga Class - perfect!
It's official autumn is upon us, the Ecudorian Panama hat has gone into storage & been replaced with a Locks & Co. Hatters Black fedora.

Saturday 12 November 2011

Watching London Lord Mayor's Parade with son Charles Atherton-Laurie for first time, he thinks it's great, I agree http://tinyurl.com/2eaykz

Friday 11 November 2011

Infuriated to discover son in London on school trip but unable to collect him due to insurance reasons - return trip to Cardiff tomorrow Ahh
Facebook crashes on me, Estate Agent doesn't call as promised, Apple iPhone not working properly, Apple Laptop playing up - not the best day

Thursday 10 November 2011

The Film "The Ides of March" was surprisingly good. Solid performances from all the cast but Phillip Seymour Hoffman is truly exceptional.
Pleased to be invited as one of founding members of The Yacht, toasted success with friend & actress Tilly Brooke http://tinyurl.com/blncgjq
The Leonardo Da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan exhibition in the National Gallery is sadly all it's made up to be, an unmissable show!
Flynn Earl Jones (American) & Jamilla Jennings Grant concur that best Eggs Benedict (or in their case Arlington) are found @TheWolseleyRest

Wednesday 9 November 2011

Cristina Keech, shows me the joys of Cobham in Surrey & her new home. Wonderful to spend time with a loving family & great home cooked food

Tuesday 8 November 2011

The Chilterns are beautiful, even when walking on them in the rain - but still prefer streets of London & that special kind of Autumn grey
Hugely surprised that eyesight has improved since my last eye test 3 years ago, when I was told "your old it's inevitable they'll get worse"

Monday 7 November 2011

Extremely dissapointed not to have been at my dear friend @DaniellaPellegrini 's film premierre "Superman Requim" due to car breaking down.
Hoping Champney's is going to be my first personal sponsor in a strategy to re-establish quality in UK & make buying about knowledge not Ads

Sunday 6 November 2011

Up at 07:00 to watch the Brighton to London Vintage Rally Aamzing vehicles & suprisingly large number of people http://ping.fm/S17fz

Saturday 5 November 2011

Karolina Gburczyk & I @RitzyCinema, London, pondering where else in the world could you listen to African JuJu Music in a century old cinema
Fireworks in Brixton not right without the amazing Anja Breit, after our first ever meeting wheeled me up the hill & plied me with bubbles.
A @KarinaCornell night always spells trouble (in a good way) but on floating members only club, The Yacht, exceptionally so- see the bruises

Friday 4 November 2011

Great to be able to celebrate with Katharine Birbalsingh & steering committee on news DfE have approved the opening of their new Free School
Finally got Reader's Membership Card for the British Library. Lots of research for our film Vigilia but at least they bring the books to you

Thursday 3 November 2011

It's official. I am through to final auditions to perform in @London2012 Olympic opening & closing ceremonies. Like a child in a sweetshop!
An impromptu Gig at McQueens in Shoreditch thanks to Tamara Thomas (http://tinyurl.com/3nftx3m) you can see why it won the best Bar of 2010

Wednesday 2 November 2011

Great to see my childhood sweetheart Lisa Evans on her visit to London. Amazing that we've known each other 33 years & still stay in touch!
Dinner with @Sarah Lloyd Hughes at Imil Restaurant, Soho (great Indian Tapas). It's great to be around such a positive & enlightened person.

Tuesday 1 November 2011

Amongst first 100 auditioning for the @London2012 Olympic opening ceremonies today. Like being on an episode of Glee - 48 hours & I'll know