May 2008 - Jan Leeming Blog

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Me looking brave before taking to the air (and the wing) of the plane. Wow, it was cold !! But the whole experience was totally exhilarating.

 

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Computers and the internet are amazing things. One of my concerns with putting together this site was that it could remain current, yet with all my travelling I've often much to say, but little time to say it. Years ago when reading the news it would take me days on end to reply to the kind letters people sent. Now, with the magic of the modern age, I can keep you up to date with what I'm doing and other events in my life.

ESSENTIAL NORWAY - OCEANA CRUISE 18th - 25th MAY 2008

Date: 26th May 2008

ESSENTIAL NORWAY - OCEANA CRUISE Have just returned from our cruise around some of the Norwegian Fjords.  I took my son Jonathan with me on this trip - partly because he's great company and because he's a quarter Norwegian on his Father's side of the family and also he celebrated his Birthday on 18th May - the... Read more...


AFRICAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR

Date: 14th May 2008

On Monday I went to the launch of a short video about The African Children's Choir.  I did the narration for them and so was invited to the launch on the 6th Floor of the BBC Television Centre.  As soon as I got there I realised that what is now a sort of Hospitality Suite used to be a corridor and the... Read more...


A REQUEST FROM ME TO YOU

Date: 13th May 2008

Dear All, I've noticed more and more people hitting on my Website - which is very gratifying.  However, I'm mystified as to some of the hits from countries in which I know no-one.  At the moment, there's not much going on in June/July and August, so if you would like me to tell you more about my work with... Read more...


STATELY HOMES AND BRAINSTRUST (Neuro-Oncology) CHARITY

Date: 11th May 2008

STATELY HOMES -   PORT ELIOT (Cornwall)  and  HIGHCLERE CASTLE (Berkshire) I've been fortunate these last two weekends - not only has the weather been glorious (almost nothing can beat a sunny day in Spring when every tree and hedgerow is shimmering in newest green) but I've visited two very... Read more...


CASH IN THE ATTIC - CELEBRITY AUCTION

Date: 7th May 2008

CASH IN THE ATTIC - CELEBRITY AUCTION  The day at the Auction Rooms in Chiswick was very enjoyable.  My goodness, the team work hard.  They record two programmes back to back so they were recording the auctioning of my donations and also those of Julie Peasgood ( Emmerdale etc.)  My offerings... Read more...


FOR MY FRIENDS AND VIEWERS IN AUSTRALIA

Date: 5th May 2008

 FOR THOSE OF YOU IN AUSTRALIA  WATCHING 'I'M A CELEBRITY ...... Unless you've read my biography, you probably don't  know that I lived and worked in Sydney and Melbourne in the 60's.  I was the first woman newsreader for Channel Ten-10 and appeared in many Theatrical Productions in Sydney and... Read more...


CASH IN THE ATTIC - AUCTION DETAILS

Date: 1st May 2008

Just a brief word to let you know that the items I've given to Cash in the Attic will be auctioned on Tuesday 6th May. 1, 08 My Eurovision Song Contest Dress will be there and some other lovely evening dresses  plus a few items I've made at my Jewellery and Silversmithing Classes and other bits and pieces. A... Read more...