Freddie Mercury died of AIDS related causes in London on 24th November 1991. Immediately the remaining members of Queen and Jim Beach their manager took the decision to raise money and awareness about AIDS in his memory. Together they organised the 1992 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for AIDS Awareness. The Mercury Phoenix Trust was founded … Continue reading
The theme for the Gallery this week is Water. Last week, I was very ill with severe abdominal pain and I am only just starting to feel better. Of course, I carry too much weight and should do more exercise. The pain has acted as a wake-up call and I have put myself on a … Continue reading
Taking inspiration from the world’s style capitals, this year’s Pink Orchid Limited Edition from ghd takes cues from some of today’s hottest designers including Valentino, Balenciaga and Christopher Kane, who weaved magenta, rose and cerise shades through their sumptuous S/S collections. Working this season’s pink and black lace trend, this year’s eagerly anticipated ghd Pink … Continue reading
Knitters across the UK are being asked to support The Big Knit 2011 by getting creative and knitting little woolly hats which will sit on innocent smoothie bottles from 16th to 30th November. For each be-hatted smoothie sold innocent will give 25p to Age UK’s Spread the Warmth campaign, helping to fund national and local … Continue reading