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"Christmas was not really celebrated in the faith community that I was brought up in. But I'm making up for it now, and with every year that passes I love Christmas time more and more.And to help you … read more

"When I'm painting or drawing, I'm focussed on creating the best possible artwork - and I recognise that drive in fellow artists and craftsmen. So when the founder and distiller of Purist Gin,&nb … read more

I have great affinity with The Angel of the North sculpture by Antony Gormley.In 1990, the concept of the sculpture was being discussed just a few years after I had moved to the north east of England … read more

Mother's Day can be very bittersweet for us that don't have a mother figure around anymore. And it brings back early childhood memories, that are always in the background - memories that inspired me t … read more

This month BBC One shows the final series of Peaky Blinders.Whether you love or hate the Shelby family, I've been captivated by their dramatic story from the inter-war years.I always remembered my Gra … read more