Who knew…

Who doesn’t enjoy a really big poo? Truly – a clear out of the bowels is one of life’s great victories, only marginally eclipsed by a clear-out of the house. And this being a time of annual renewal, many of us will have completed a decluttering catharsis between Christmas and New Year.  Of our homes…

winners and losers…

A week of landmarks and sporting incidents colliding to reveal and expose human traits and quirks which I imagine (or hope) we are all subject to. Patrick’s 17th birthday was additionally exciting this year because all his big brothers were in London and free to celebrate. Tom was ensconced in a palatial London hotel for…

The Holland Family and Anthony Nolan

A great Saturday night last week for the Holland family. A familiar one and a new one for different reasons. Nikki and I have long supported the Anthony Nolan Trust – a charity that every year saves people’s lives. The charity stages the Daisy Ball at the Grosvenor House hotel each year – the daddy…

The Great Room

The Great Room means a lot to comedians. When I say means a lot, what I really mean is that it provides a lot.  The Great Room is the biggest and most prestigious corporate dining hall in a London hotel. Its location helps. In the 5 star Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane. Daily (sometime twice daily) The…