I had intended for this to be a weekly blog detailing my recovery, but the unpredictability of being neutropenic put play to that. There is a very fine line between, “I’m doing grand…” and “Eh, temp is up.. time to go to A&E” – 1.5 degrees Celsius. Friday 4th August Waking up in my own bed for the first time in over a week, without having nurses wake you to attach you to a drip, without nurses lying through their…
In a previous post, I stated that my treatment would be 5 days of chemotherapy, specifically daily injections of the Cladribine. Three out of five days, this was the case… but we took a detour in between treatments three and four. Many of my family and close friends will be already aware of my journey to an extent, as I did update with some details on Facebook, and of course I had my “support groups” on WhatsApp for instant communication…
twas the night before chemo….. So, treatment starts tomorrow… something we’ve been building up to in the last 7 days. Since being diagnosed, Mrs Q and I have tried to have as normal a week as possible. After leaving the hospital last Monday, we popped into a coffee shop in Southgate to take it all in and make some calls to close family to update them of the situation. Then, it was home, and back to work. Mrs Q has…
Today I was diagnosed with a cancer known as “Hairy Cell Leukaemia” (yes, I would get the one with the amusing name). After struggling with gaining fitness recently for a couple of 10k runs, and some other physical symptoms and just feeling run down in general I went and had some tests. Arguably, in the best shape of my life, (despite!) having just turned 45, practising Yoga weekly, participating in local Park Runs, entering several 10k runs each year…
For the second concert of 2017 with North London Symphony Orchestra, we are delighted to present a programme including Bruckner’s dramatic 4th Symphony (Romantic), Dvorak’s sublimely melodic Violin Concerto (featuring soloist Mathilde Milwidsky, described by Maxim Vengerov as “an exceptional talent”), and Beethoven’s triumphal overture to “Fidelio”. Details & Programme: 7:30pm* Saturday 8th July 2017 St James Church, St James Lane, Muswell Hill, N10 3DB BEETHOVEN: Overture to “Fidelio” DVORAK: Violin Concerto (Soloist: Mathilde Milwidsky) BRUCKNER: Symphony no. 4 Conductor:…
City of London Symphonic Winds present a concert of music with a theme “Green and Pleasant Lands” at St Silas Church , Penton Street, London N1 9UL. Under the baton of MD David Smith, the band will play repertoire that illustrates or portrays the Green and Pleasant land that of Great Britain. Programme: Hoddinott – Welsh Airs & Dances Patterson – Lead, Kindly Light Hesketh – Diaghilev Dances Vaughan Williams – Flourish Jackson – Passacaglia Vaughan Williams – Linden Lea Ireland – Downland Suite…
I’ve had the fortune to visit Paris on a number of occasions, until recently, always either destination for, or passing through some band related trip, so it was great to return as a tourist and spend some time in the city. (I’m not including spending hours waiting in Gare du Nord waiting to catch snow train to Moutier…. that is another story!) The first time I visited was in 1985 when as part of an epic trip by our school…
The North London Symphony Orchestra’s first concert of 2017 will be held on 1 April, where we are delighted to present a performance including Berlioz’s Harold in Italy with internationally-renowned soloist Roger Chase. 7:30pm Saturday 1st April 2017 United Reformed Church, Palmers Green, N13 4AL J STRAUSS: Overture “The Gypsy Baron” STRAVINSKY: Divertimento from “The Fairy’s Kiss” BERLIOZ: Harold in Italy (Soloist: Roger Chase) Conductor: Robert Max Book now Tickets can also be obtained, subject to availability, at the door…
Regent Brass team up with their sister band Regent Community band to take the opportunity to run through their respective set test pieces for the forthcoming London & Southern Counties regional Brass Band contest. Under the baton of Nick Thompson the band will perform the set test, Land of the Long White Cloud by Philip Sparke. Regular band Musical Director Paul Archibald will take the helm for a performance of Malcolm Arnold’s Suite for Brass. Regent Community Band, conducted by…
With Mrs Q (Helen Power) about to embark on 2017 UK tour of Noel and Gertie, I thought I would use the opportunity to share some pictures I took while Helen worked on this show previously in Frinton-On-Sea in 2014. I was allowed take pictures on same day the official photographer was in, which was fun. The show, or more correctly a Musical Review, by Sheridan Morley is drawn from the songs, letters, poems, films and diaries of Noel Coward, reflecting…
