28 May 2025
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Jane and I have just finished off the third series of The Chelsea Detective, which was released last week on the U streaming service in the UK. It is set in Chelsea, a relatively affluent area of London and the … Continue reading
23 July 2019
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As part of our recent holiday, we took an overnight break in London – a chance to stay somewhere we could get a long, hot shower (moderately reasonable prices on the Imperial campus although pricier for one night than the … Continue reading
30 November 2018
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I’ve met a small handful of bishops in my time but I don’t think I’ve previously had a chance to get to know a bishop before they took up the crozier. That’s why Jane and I made a trip down … Continue reading
19 September 2016
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Saturday’s trip down to Hither Green Baptist Church was inevitably a bit tiring. I had an early start so my sleep was lighter than usual the night before as my body tried to make sure I didn’t set off too … Continue reading
15 May 2016
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Excellent gig last night and I’m glad I stuck around to see the headliners, Platypus, another out of the box band whose approach brilliantly complemented The String Project’s top notch performance. The venue was also a fantastic space, quirky and … Continue reading
13 May 2016
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I’m heading east tomorrow evening for my next gig with The String Project. We’re opening up at Jamboree in East London (566 Cable St, London E1W 3HB) for a horn based band called Platypus. More details on the String Project … Continue reading
11 March 2016
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I’m having a stint of mandolin practise at the moment, getting ready to back up Martin Ash at The New Inn in Ealing on St Patrick’s Day (Thursday 17 March). I’ve had the mandolin for over twenty years now but … Continue reading
25 September 2015
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Last night’s gig in London with The String Project was fun but a late, late night. In fact, it was the early hours of the morning before we got back. I think we nailed our set with a great performance. … Continue reading
22 September 2015
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Londonistas, listen up! I’ll be playing at The Cuban in Camden (Stables Market, NW1 8AH) on Thursday evening with The String Project as part of a Be Somebody event organised by The Indie Label. I rather hope that I’ll still be … Continue reading
15 January 2014
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Here is a fascinating view of London, showing the present day city alongside film shot in 1927: London in 1927 & 2013 from Simon Smith on Vimeo. Some things have changed (where in London can you see flocks of sparrows … Continue reading