#36 Make mine a strum and coke

#36 Make mine a strum and coke

As a singer, I’ve always liked the idea of learning to play an instrument so I can accompany myself. I’ve dabbled with the piano, and of course my tambourine playing is legendary (J), but I’ve never really got around to studying an instrument enough to get proficient....
#35 What a mezz(e)!

#35 What a mezz(e)!

When I appeared on Steph’s Packed Lunch back in June, I met the boys from BOSH! They are Henry and Ian; vegan chefs with a huge following. We were chatting after the show and they offered to set me a challenge. Now, I’m certified as the world’s worst cook, so having...
#34 It’s really not that cold, honest!

#34 It’s really not that cold, honest!

During lockdown, a lot of people got into wild swimming as a form of outdoor exercise. I wasn’t one of them. Amanda O’Brien was, however, so she and her husband Con set me a challenge to give it a go. Now, I’m not a strong swimmer, but I figured I could splash about...
#33 Give me a sign!

#33 Give me a sign!

Back in November 2021 when we were all watching Strictly on a Sunday evening and Rose Ayling-Ellis was flying the flag for deaf and hard of hearing people, my friends Vanessa and Adrian challenged me to learn sign language to a song, and perform it at a gig. We...
#32 Ho ho! Ha ha ha!

#32 Ho ho! Ha ha ha!

They say that laughter is the best medicine, and no one can deny that the positive effects of a good belly laugh can last for hours. Laughing Yoga first appeared in 1995 when a doctor introduced the combination of playful laughter and deep breathing techniques. Since...