Resolution revolution

I've got the best idea ever for New Year's resolutions - make them when slightly tipsy on New Year's Eve and then you can't even remember them come January 1st!

I do remember mine was slightly profound, naturally [wink], but will have to check with my NYE companions tomorrow as to what it was before I decide whether or not I shall stick to it.

So, I've now got my first two radio slots under my belt - so far so good I think.

Funnily enough talking isn't a problem for me, and neither is finding new and interesting or just downright random events to talk about - Friday's slot included discussions about the 'Secrets of the Saucy Seaside Postcard' exhibition at Dewsbury Museum, good old naughty British humour at its best eh?! Apparently Bamforth & Co who produced the best-known postcard art were based in lovely Holmfirth, you may have known this, but I didn't. Every day is a school day.

We also chatted about ice skating (not a natural talent of mine) and skiing (I'm not bad but haven't been for many years) and the fact that I am having lessons in both very soon - I'm nothing if not a tryer (or trying) - so can promise some laughs to be had at the Ice Cube in Millenium Square and at Xscape at Castleford. Again, shame is not something I have a problem with (as my NYE companions can also testify after my very ropey rendition of Patsy Cline's 'Crazy' in the pub last night too - I blame the acoustics, I usually sound so good!).

Other winter wonderland offerings on at the moment include yet another opportunity to relive my childhood at the theatre, thanks to a brand new production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at the West Yorkshire Playhouse - just fabulous. I read a while back that someone actually phoned them to see if they would be having a real lion, AND then sounded slightly miffed to be told they weren't. The Playhouse team do push boundaries and take risks with their productions, which pay off, but I think they have limits.

I'll have a regular day and time sorted for my slot soon hopefully so will let you all know when to tune in - you can listen online for those out of the area, just visit www.bbc.co.uk/leeds.

I will need lots more info on what's on in West Yorkshire so please do keep me posted.

So, what will your year bring? Everything you wish for and more I hope, but one step at a time. I'm talking to myself as much as anyone else here of course, gently does it.

Wrap up warm, keep safe and I'll be back very soon.

Clancy xxxx