by Maggie Fogarty | Oct 29, 2014 | Uncategorized |
On a recent trip ‘up country’ I heard the sad news that actress Lynda Bellingham had died. I was privileged to work with Lynda in the late 1990s on an ITV popular factual series about the work of RSPCA inspectors.
Despite filming in some difficult circumstances, Lynda was always the true professional and a joy to work with. She was funny, unstarry and uncomplaining – not something you can say about some other celebrities despite their ‘friendly’ on screen personas. The tributes were deserving and heartfelt and I’ve still got the lovely hand written note she sent after we finished filming – a thoughtful gesture so typical of her.
‘She had a terrific personality didn’t she?’ a camera man who worked on the series remarked after the news of her death broke. She certainly did and it’s not a bad way to be remembered.
Over to Cornish cockapoo, Bonnie, for her latest take on life.
‘Hiya folks,
Made my first trip ‘oop North’ with the rents and coped well with the long journey. Didn’t whinge once in the car which bagged me some brownie points. (More pats and treats – yeah!).
Mind you, did have a massive strop about my bedroom on the first night – after all a gal can’t be a model pooch all the time. Still, had a ball with the relatives and in the end I got to like the old cottage we were staying in, creaks and all! Glad to be back in Cornwall though and I missed the sniff of the sea.
Let’s face it, Bonnie is a salty dog at heart and now that I can go on the beach there’s no stopping me. Just need a cool surfing buddy to really get me going. Woof and out….
by Maggie Fogarty | Oct 10, 2014 | Uncategorized |
‘Why don’t you pop over for afternoon tea?’ Hardly an invitation to be turned down, especially as it came from the indomitable Lady Marie Herbert – writer, healer and wife of the late Arctic explorer, Sir Wally Herbert.
I’d already interviewed Marie for a magazine feature and she is one of those fascinating people who you just have to keep in touch with. So afternoon tea it was, in the sitting room of her Penzance home, surrounded by Polar expedition memorabilia and the paintings produced by Sir Wally.
It was civilised, hugely enjoyable and it struck me how the tradition of afternoon tea – or coffee if you must – deserves to make a comeback. Not just for socialising either. It is so much easier to talk about work projects over a late afternoon cuppa served from a proper pot along with a few delicious bites to eat. Of course this has to include cake. No cake, no real afternoon tea!
I’m now on a mission to push this brilliant tradition, all thanks to the lovely Marie. So around 4pm switch off that smart phone, tablet and computer for a while – ironic I know coming from a blogger and social networker – and get talking face to face. Over a nice cuppa of course.
Now over to pup Bonnie for her latest take on life….
‘Hi there folks,
It’s been a big week for me – a very first hair cut! I overheard my rents talking about the top of my head looking like Boris Johnson, whoever that is.
Anyway, next thing I know I’m at ‘Just Pet Care’ in St Just, having my wavy coat trimmed. I was a bit nervy at first – didn’t like the sound of those clippers – but Pip, my groomer, was lovely. She is a trained veterinary nurse too, so has us mutts sorted. Before you could say ‘walkies’ those paws were neater, ears nicely shaped and the top of the head felt a whole lot lighter. I no longer resemble that Boris guy! Even got a bag of goodies to take home.
Here’s a pic of me after I got back and don’t I look a Bonnie girl eh? Woof out….’
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