Brecon, Wales, United Kingdom
Experienced published Author and accomplished Performer both as a Singer and Actor, with a demonstrated history of working in the communications industry. Skilled in Lecturing, Film screenplays and Television and Radio presenting. Strong media professional in many fields. Over 400 articles published in national and international magazines. Lifestyle and entertainment columnist. Graduate of London's Central School of Speech and Drama.
Previous experience includes 'Billy Boy' (BBC play), 'Rainbow' (Thames TV). Original Cartoon series - 'The Wotsit from Whizz Bang', (Thames TV). 'The Gingerbread House' (movie screenplay, optioned twice, first by by Canadian Company 'Niagara Films', second by 'Random Harvest Productions'). Work in progress 'Wardog' and 'The Descendents' both in advanced stages of development.
Radio and TV Voice overs. TV spectaculars. Exercise series (cable). Presenter on 3 Series of Quiz programmes - 'Mr and Mrs' (co-presenter Jimmy Spankie), 'Try for Ten' and 'Snap Question' (co-presenter Jack McGlouglin) for Grampian TV. Cabaret in top hotels and Casinos and on cruise liners worldwide. Exercise, Fitness and well-being expert - BBC, Northsound Radio, BFBS Gibraltar. Also appearances on Tyne Tees, Thames TV and BBC Woman's Hour. Publications - see above and below.
Instigator of initiative to bring Over 60's exercise to the North East of Scotland. The first year was funded by the Grampian Health Board after which it continued as a Scottish Charity. As the COE I was responsible for fund-raising, teacher training, publicity and marketing.