I don’t even know where to begin
I’ll be totally honest with you. I haven’t been able to even look at my website for a few weeks. The world of entertainment has been turned on its head because of the global pandemic, with cancelled gigs, festivals and shows – I’ve had ALL of my bookings cancelled for the rest of 2020 and […]
Tiers of a clown
Well I got that wrong didn’t I? I write a weekly column for The Chichester Observer and last weeks was written before we knew which tier we’d be in and I was obviously hoping for tier one so that my events could go ahead with the least amount of stress and hassle! Turns out, we […]
The best legal high – Dec 8 2020
I’m still in shock if I’m honest with you. My big event at The Gaiety Southsea finally happened on Saturday evening and I can tell you it was one of the most amazing feelings to be back on stage after ten long months. I felt all the rushes of adrenaline and it really brought it […]
A decade of Dawn at the Stansted Garden Show, Hampshire
At the end of 2011 I had only just started my full time career as a vintage singer and I was still in the crossover period of being in the ‘business’ world so I was attending an awards function and happened to be sat next to a couple of ladies who won an award. I […]
10.5 years of burlesque at the Arundel Festival
I first joined the line up for the Arundel Festival of Arts (was Arundel Festival) in 2012 as a relatively fresh faced vintage singer who was just trying to get her name out there! It’s hard to think back to exactly what order these things happened in, but I think that year I was to […]
Fashion Focus with Goodwood Revival
Eleven years on from the Goodwood Revival, which changed my life and career when I won the Best Dressed Competition in 2011, I’m delighted to announce that I’ll be working with the Goodwood Revival team this year. Assisting Revival racegoers ahead of the event, I’ll be providing a plethora of top tips on how you […]
Dickie Bows and Petticoats Club Sponsor announcement
In January 2024, I created a wonderful community group called The Dickie Bows and Petticoats Club. A daytime cabaret club for sassy seniors and friends. The idea came to me after many years of performing in my vintage persona for all kinds of organisations and homes where our ‘golden’ community are, and realising that even […]
Quality Live-in Care with Promedica24 West Sussex, East Hants and Isle of Wight
The Dickie Bows and Petticoats Club is a daytime cabaret club for sassy seniors and relies on sponsorship and fundraising to keep it’s doors open. We are very proud of our association with Promedica24 and very grateful to Chris who comes and volunteers every month. Here’s more about them. Promedica24 is a specialist live-in care […]
Loneliness in West Sussex: How Live-In Care Helps Older Adults Stay Connected
Loneliness is a growing concern, especially among older adults. In the UK, nearly 1 million people aged 65 and over report feeling lonely regularly, with many going an entire week without speaking to friends or family. This isolation doesn’t just affect emotional well-being; it’s linked to physical health risks, including increased chances of heart disease, […]
Focus on live-in respite care
The Dickie Bows and Petticoats Club is sponsored by Promedica24 and each month, we feature their services to raise awareness of the challenges facing families up and down the country. Managing the day-to-day care of a loved one can take a toll on carers, leaving them with feelings of exhaustion, hopelessness, and guilt. As the […]