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Flying Scotsman at New Southgate

Let’s face it, we all know there are very few benefits to commuting into central London from the suburbs on a daily basis.  To see the Flying Scotsman in full steam on Thursday was a real privilege and huge thrill.  I was wearily going through my normal morning routine with BBC Breakfast TV on in the background when I spotted the news regarding it’s historic trip from London’s Kings Cross to York, departing at 08:40.  Being a regular commuter, I…

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Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 2016

Having participated in the London to Brighton a couple of times I decided it was time to go for a bigger event.  This year I have received a place to ride in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey.  Shame, I’ll have to buy another bike.. 🙂 I will be raising money for charity so be prepared to be pestered! Can I claim this ride as my first training ride??   First bike ride of 2016 snowy Hertfordshire fields… #mybasishabits #marinbikes #nailtrail #barnet #london…

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NLSO St James Muswell Hill

The North London Symphony Orchestra return to St James Church in Muswell Hill for their first concert of the 2016 season. This is also first concert in a new era for the orchestra since the retirement of long serving Musical Director David Lardi after the last concert of 2015.  Ben Glassberg takes the baton for his first concert with the NLSO. Date:    Saturday 19 March 2016 Time:    7.45 pm Venue:  St James Church St James Lane Muswell Hill London…

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Bloomsbury Chamber Orchestra St Andrews Holborn

I am really excited to be playing with the Bloomsbury Chamber Orchestra for their first concert in their 25th Anniversary season.  Playing new music, music that is new to me and music that I’ve wanted to perform for many years was too good an opportunity to turn down.  The concert will feature horn soloist Lizzi Tocknell who will premier BCO conductor, Michael Turner’s Horn Concerto as well as works by Gershwin, Lambert Britten and Copland. Bloomsbury Chamber Orchestra Lizzi Tocknell horn Michael…

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