Busy weekend!

On saturday I attended my graduation ceremony at the Sage and on Monday it was my birthday. It’s been a busy weekend and I’m completely pooped, however, I must thank everyone who came to wish me luck, gave me cards and pressies – and helped me to celebrate both events – including today’s lunch 😀

photo of Gillian at graduation

Special thanks to Mam, Stivs, Michelle “sneaky” Embleton and Gill Lynch for arranging surprises for both events – and to my David for such a wonderful birthday day!!

Thank you all!

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Blog catch-up

Well, yes, it’s been a while since I last blogged so I thought I’d do a catch-up one as people keep asking why I’ve stopped blogging – I haven’t, I’ve just been a bit busy.

So what’s happened?

Well, I’ve been working away a lot – travelling to Oxford, Scarborough, Sheffield, Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham. I attended two Hen Do’s, then, consequently, two weddings. Went to a Christening, took part in the Marie Curie Treasure Hunt with the Ram Jam Chuckle Buttie team, had a week off work to sort out my garden and get some jobs done around the house then another week off to travel around visiting friends and seeing shows.

I saw James at the Carling Academy – excellent gig; Stephen Tompkinson in Charley’s Aunt – that was brilliant and so funny – at the Theatre Royal; …

poster for show

Ballet Lorent performed at Mr Lynch; Il Divo at Sheffield Arena; Marillion at Newcastle University and 2 weeks ago I saw Sir Ian McKellen in King Lear which was incredible.

Photo of Ian McKellen and Sylvester McCoy

My first visit to the RSC at the Courtyard Theatre, Stratford (the theatre that designed around them) and I was mesmerised. Also starring Sylvester McCoy and William Gaunt, it’s coming to the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, soon – I recommend it. (Yes, and for those familiar with this production – I did see Gandalf’s staff).

This week will be busy as it’s my graduation on saturday, I’m also going to Utah for Slice in 2 weeks time so perhaps things will quieten down after that? Who knows?

Anyway, just a catch-up – most of the Newcastle blogs I read have gone quiet too – perhaps there’s something in the air….or is everyone just busy? 😀