The fact that I've not written for a while will explain the slightly higgledy-piggledy title - and those who know me well will know that this is a significant anniversary. Without going into too much detail, the fact that I am able to write this with most of my faculties in tact is a major breakthrough on last year!
It's also a celebration of my sister's recent achievements - not least that she has had the ultimate courage to live out her dream and go away travelling (departure date 5th January - more to follow) but that she got down to the final six, yes FINAL SIX, to replace Carol Vorderman on the British institution that is Countdown.
I have always been in awe of Jennie's ability with numbers, words and all-round general knowledge (she recently pissed on my bonfire with my US States game!) but her achievements with this are incredible. Those who are closest to her know how much she put in to it, how much it mattered and how much it took. We love you Jen x
So, on to culture...I've just got back from the Northern Art Prize, which is now in its second year. It's great that a cultural event and awards programme is still going strong - over 500 people attending and sponsorship from major businesses - but the main reason for my mention is that this year's Yorkshire entrant is the fabulous Clare Charnley who is a resident of the most fabulous of Leeds suburbs...yes, you've guessed it - Armley.
Clare's photography and videography work is beautiful so please view it at Leeds City Art Gallery if you get chance and if you like it you could even vote at http://www.northernartprize.org.uk/vote - but the judges' decision is final.
Last, but definitely not least is the second in the Armley on Wheels roller disco offering - 'Rolling around the Christmas Tree' - at Interplay Theatre on Friday 5th December. We're all off for a photo shoot in our 'Renegade Skater' best on Sunday so more to follow after that, but it's going to be the Christmas event of the year...guaranteed.
Love you Wheely
Clancy xxxx
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