The media seem to like our upcoming Monty Python-themed wedding a lot!

First, there was our live interview on the BBC News Channel on 18th April 2019, the 40th anniversary of Monty Python's Life of Brian, during which they not only asked about the wedding (that will be held at the beautiful 15th century wedding venue, Ravenswood, in Sharpthorne, near East Grinstead), but they even played my proposal video. And then this, in The Sun (page 12, 20th May 2019):

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9110310/monty-python-super-fans-love-the-sun-article/

And then this, in The Brighton Argus (the entire page 3, 22 May 2019):

https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/17655677.are-this-sussex-couple-the-uks-biggest-monty-python-fans/

If this is the media coverage we are getting, four months before the wedding, what kind of coverage will we get on the big day itself, I wonder...!

The We-Welease of Monty Python's The Life of Brian

Holding our Limited Edition Packs

Went to see the 40th-anniversary re-release (we-welease) of Monty Python's The Life Of Brian with Gemma and Hy Money at Scott Cinemas East Grinstead last night.

We were all given a Limited Edition Pack filled with lots of silly things: a fake beard, a reprint of an article by Sanjeev Bhaskar about the film, an info sheet on the film which included origami instructions on how to turn the sheet into a boulder (could come in handy for a stoning), the movie's song lyrics, a sheet of silly stickers and the movie poster.

It was great seeing the film yet again. Hearing the audience laugh adds another dimension to the enjoyment of watching movies that you just don't get when with home viewing.

Gemma, pretending to be a man, thanks to the fake beard in the pack

Gemma, me and Hy Money after the film

I got recognised as the "Monty Python guy" by the lead singer of CODA!

Peter Byrne as Robert Plant

I was walking back home from East Grinstead a few weeks ago when this chap in the street said, "Hi, I recognise you - aren't you the Monty Python guy?"

He later identified himself as Peter Byrne, that is to say, Robert Plant in the Led Zeppelin tribute band "CODA". Well, I was chuffed to be recognised!

So I listened to some CODA. They are great! Sound just like the real thing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwwpbkdgxdg

Great to meet you Peter - you made my day. Glad you're a Python fan too!

You can find CODA online here:

• http://www.codaledzeppelintributeband.co.uk
• https://www.facebook.com/CODALedZeppelinTributeBand
• https://twitter.com/CodaZeppelin
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqRthtt_KOz_20Z_DQaPIuw

Behind the scenes of NexGen's Official Opening by the East Grinstead Town Mayor Video

https://www.nexgendance.co.uk/

Sofia Elias, founder of Nexgen with Cllr Julie Mockford, East Grinstead Town Mayor

Watch the finished product here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt4yNNOWj1s

Peter Andre opening his New York Coffee Club in East Grinstead

This must be the highest profile occasion ever to take place in the centre of East Grinstead! It was crazy!

Here's that photo the paparazzi are taking (which you can just see me in, top left, taking that video!):

image: 3am.co.uk

News coverage of this story:

• http://www.3am.co.uk/Grrr/peter-andre-opens-his-first-90814
• http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2011/11/09/peter-andre-laps-up-attention-at-the-opening-of-new-york-coffee-club-in-east-grinstead-115875-23550093/
• http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2059567/Peter-Andre-swaps-singing-serving-coffee-opens-New-York-style-caf.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
• http://www.mrpaparazzi.com/post/16971/Peter-Andre-launches-a-new-coffee-shop-venture-with-a-little-help-from-some-friends.aspx
• http://www.3am.co.uk/Grrr/peter-andre-opens-his-first-90814
• http://www.metro.co.uk/showbiz/881318-amy-childs-takes-a-coffee-break-at-peter-andres-new-cafe
• http://www.holymoly.com/celebrity/pictures/peter-andre-opens-new-york-coffee-shop-its-east-grinstead-next-greggs60375
• http://www.contactmusic.com/news/peter-andre-opens-new-york-style-coffee-shop-in-england_1260190
• http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/celebrity/pictures-today/2011/011/11/peter-andre-and-amy-childs-at-the-new-york-coffee-club
• http://truthdive.com/2011/11/10/Peter-Andre-opens-new-coffee-shop-in-England.html
• http://www.handbag.com/celebrity/the-gossip-mill/peter-andre-opens-his-first-coffee-shop-101111

A Snowy East Grinstead

Here are a few shots of round our way in the snow last week:

George Tilley is the winner on Slips - Viva UK, MTV Networks (Show 108)

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Click the image above to watch the show in full

Fergus vs. George

George's friends and family watch the first broadcast of the show on the big screen at the Broadway pub in East Grinstead

Step son George was the winner in the TV show "Slips" on Viva UK (channel 358 on Sky and Freeview 21), broadcast last night for the first time at 10pm (but will be repeated ad infinitum).

George's racing skills won him his car back plus his competitor's car, both of which were souped up by the TV show (similar to the way "Pimp My Ride" does it)!

Here we all are at the Broadway pub watching the show

George (right) cringing while watching himself on the big screen

George cringing even more!

All of us having a laugh

Two articles in the local media about the show:

Meridian FM: George is TV race ace: East Grinstead resident George Tilley

proved his car was the quickest on the track when he took

part in the VIVA UK show 'Slips'.
Click the image above to read the article in full (includes an audio interview with George)

East Grinstead Courier & Observer, 17 Dec 09:
Glorious George gives his race rival the slip -
Speed demon wins his opponent's car on high-octane TV show
Click the image above to read the article in full

Watch the show here:
http://uk.viva.tv/shows/slips/episodes/episode-108
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Football: East Grinstead Town Under 13s Beats Ockley 1-0

East Grinstead Town Under 13s home match against Ockley is victorious

Here are some photos and videos of today's match in which Will scored the only goal in approx the 15th minute.

Training begins

Stretch those legs

Pep talk from Stuart

Harry Wood on the attack

Well done lads!

George, we won!

Harry Wood shoots

Harry Wood shoots again

Harry Wood tries again

East Grinstead Victorious!

East Grinstead Chamber of Commerce to Hold its First Annual Business Exhibition in Town

Chequer Mead to host ‘Exhibiz 2008’ from 17 to 23 April 2008

Dale Bulbrook, President
East Grinstead Chamber of Commerce

East Grinstead, West Sussex: The East Grinstead Chamber of Commerce announced today that it is holding its first East Grinstead Chamber of Commerce Business Exhibition (Exhibiz 2008) at Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre from 17 to 23 Apr 2008 (inclusive).

The purpose of the exhibition is to showcase the wealth of local business skills and resources available.

“This exhibition is primarily a business-to-business event, designed to show local firms who else is trading in the area and to engender trust and confidence by providing an opportunity to meet face to face. We have probably all had some kind of negative experience when dealing with businesses that we may have found via a faceless business directory or simply from searching the web, without knowing who was going to turn up at the door. Attending this kind of event can ‘break the ice’ and make that important first contact that can lead to a useful long term business relationship,” says Dale Bulbrook, President, East Grinstead Chamber of Commerce.

The exhibition boasts an impressive list of exhibitors, including: LA Fitness, PowerWaterSystems, Felbridge Hotel & Spa, EG Rotary Club, Melanoma Fund, Lloyds TSB, Copthorne Hotels, Hallmark Travel, Sovereign Finance, Ashdown Park Hotel and Queen Victoria Hospital and many more.

“This exhibition is a unique opportunity to find out about the extraordinary diversity of goods and services on offer in the local area,” says Mr Bulbrook. “So please come along to see what’s on offer and support your local businesses.”

About the East Grinstead Chamber of Commerce
The East Grinstead Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business for East Grinstead. The Chamber speaks up on behalf and its members to influence key decision makers in order to bring about those changes needed to create a better business environment.

East Grinstead Chamber of Commerce Business Exhibition
(Exhibiz 2008)
17 to 23 Apr 2008 (inclusive)
9:00am to 5:00pm daily, except Sunday.

Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre
De La Warr Road
East Grinstead
West Sussex
RH19 3BS

01342 302000
info@chequermead.org.uk
http://www.chequermead.org.uk

For more information, please contact:

Dale Bulbrook, President
East Grinstead Chamber of Commerce
6 Smolletts
East Grinstead
West Sussex
RH19 1TJ

01342 315685
info@egchamber.co.uk
http://www.egchamber.co.uk

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This press release was submitted to:

1. East Grinstead Courier
2. East Grinstead Observer
3. The Brighton Argus
4. BBC Southern Counties Radio
5. Mercury FM

Ladies Night Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Care

£1,100 raised by Michael Todd Hair Design
& Stoke Brunswick School

East Grinstead: At the end of 2007, a Ladies Night, hosted by Michael Todd Hair Design, was held at Stoke Brunswick School in aid of Breast Cancer Care.

In total, £1,100 was raised for the charity. The evening comprised a range of services and items for sale – of particular interest to ladies - that visitors could avail themselves of.

The list of stalls included:

• Handmade greetings cards

• A colourist

• Jewellery

• PowerWaterSystems

• Handbags

• Body Shop at Home

• Reflexology

• Ornate bra straps

• Michael Todd Hair Design

Anne Nicholls of Stoke Brunswick School says of the event, “It was a very successful evening, enjoyed by all friends, parents and family of Stoke Brunswick School.”

Michael Todd Hair Design has hosted several Ladies Nights in Wealden House on the Lewes Road previously, (Michael Todd Hair Design operates from within Wealden House), but this is the first Ladies Night they have hosted at an outside location.

Breast Cancer Care is Stoke Brunswick School’s chosen charity for 2007/2008.

Michael Todd Hair Design, set in the beautiful surroundings of Wealden House on the Lewes Road, offers personal one-to-one consultations before any hair preparations begin, and up-to-the-minute cuts and colours with expert advice on how to help maintain that “just stepped out of the salon” look.

Owner, Michael Todd, is London-trained and has been working in the industry for over 20 years. He says that the best and most satisfying part of what he does is seeing the amazing positive effect that his clients enjoy simply by having their hair restyled.

Michael Todd Hair Design enjoys an abundance of free parking right outside the door.

For more information, contact:

Michael Todd

Michael Todd Hair Design

Wealden House

Lewes Road

East Grinstead

West Sussex

RH19 1TB

01342 305201

info@michaeltoddhairdesign.co.uk

http://www.michaeltoddhairdesign.co.uk/

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Ladies Night Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Care

£1,100 raised by Michael Todd Hair Design 
& Stoke Brunswick School

East Grinstead: At the end of 2007, a Ladies Night, hosted by Michael Todd Hair Design, was held at Stoke Brunswick School in aid of Breast Cancer Care.

In total, £1,100 was raised for the charity. The evening comprised a range of services and items for sale – of particular interest to ladies - that visitors could avail themselves of.

The list of stalls included:

• Handmade greetings cards

• A colourist

• Jewellery

• PowerWaterSystems

• Handbags

• Body Shop at Home

• Reflexology

• Ornate bra straps

• Michael Todd Hair Design

Anne Nicholls of Stoke Brunswick School says of the event, “It was a very successful evening, enjoyed by all friends, parents and family of Stoke Brunswick School.”

Michael Todd Hair Design has hosted several Ladies Nights in Wealden House on the Lewes Road previously, (Michael Todd Hair Design operates from within Wealden House), but this is the first Ladies Night they have hosted at an outside location.

Breast Cancer Care is Stoke Brunswick School’s chosen charity for 2007/2008.

Michael Todd Hair Design, set in the beautiful surroundings of Wealden House on the Lewes Road, offers personal one-to-one consultations before any hair preparations begin, and up-to-the-minute cuts and colours with expert advice on how to help maintain that “just stepped out of the salon” look.

Owner, Michael Todd, is London-trained and has been working in the industry for over 20 years. He says that the best and most satisfying part of what he does is seeing the amazing positive effect that his clients enjoy simply by having their hair restyled.

Michael Todd Hair Design enjoys an abundance of free parking right outside the door.

For more information, contact:

Michael Todd

Michael Todd Hair Design

Wealden House

Lewes Road

East Grinstead

West Sussex

RH19 1TB

01342 305201

info@michaeltoddhairdesign.co.uk

http://www.michaeltoddhairdesign.co.uk/

Britain's Got Talent in our local papers

Harry & I have been featured in East Grinstead's 2 local papers - East Grinstead Courier & East Grinstead Observer. Fame at last!

In case you missed our audition piece, here it is again:

http://www.sharenow.com/base/content/8273/

And here are the contestants - the 'Drumming Duos':

We're just waiting for that phone call.

Win a New Look for Christmas Worth £250

East Grinstead, West Sussex, UK: To mark the name change of Michael Todd's East Grinstead-based Hair Salon (from Phase II Hairdressing to Michael Todd Hair Design), owner Michael Todd and the East Grinstead Courier have teamed up to offer a chance to win an exciting makeover worth £250!

Michael Todd Hair Design, set in the beautiful surroundings of Wealden House, offers personal one-to-one consultations before any hair preparations begin, and up-to-the-minute cuts and colours with expert advice on how to help maintain that “just stepped out of the salon” look. Owner, Michael Todd, is London-trained and has been working in the industry for over 20 years. He says that the best and most satisfying part of what he does is seeing the amazing positive effect that his clients enjoy simply by having their hair restyled. The salon enjoys an abundance of free parking right outside the door.

Michael Todd Hair Design in Wealden House, East Grinstead

All you have to do to be in with a Chance of winning this prize is to write a poem or rhyme as to why you would like a makeover. Michael Todd himself will read every entry and decide which one should receive this lovely prize.

Michael Todd Hair Design, set in the beautiful surroundings of Wealden House, offers personal one-to-one consultations before any hair preparations begin, and up-to-the-minute cuts and colours with expert advice on how to help maintain that “just stepped out of the salon” look. Owner, Michael Todd, is London-trained and has been working in the industry for over 20 years. He says that the best and most satisfying part of what he does is seeing the amazing positive effect that his clients enjoy simply by having their hair restyled. The salon enjoys an abundance of free parking right outside the door.

All you have to do to be in with a Chance of winning this prize is to write a poem or rhyme as to why you would like a makeover. Michael Todd himself will read every entry and decide which one should receive this lovely prize.

"The degree that you can improve a person's appearance and consequently their self-esteem and self-confidence by simply improving their hairstyle and makeup still amazes me to this day - and I've been doing it for 22 years!" says Michael Todd.

Complete and cut out the coupon above, attach it to your poem or rhyme and send it to:

Michael Todd Hair Design
Promotions
Courier Media Group
Longfield Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN2 3HL

or e-mail your poem/rhyme with your details from the coupon and send it to competitions@courier.co.uk by Friday 23 Nov 07.

www.michaeltoddhairdesign.co.uk

dresser, east grinstead, hair, hair colour, haircut, make up, makeover, set, shampoo, stylist, west sussex

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