With my amazing dad John on his 86th birthday. That he’s made it this far is testament to him and to my mum Ollie, who is his wind, sun and heart that keeps him looking forward and refuses to give in. All those column inches devoted to affairs and fakes - this is what real love looks like.

You inspired me to have a quick rootle thru my 45s (any excuse to stop cleaning) and this is the best I can offer. Not sure if any make your red/white/black criteria exactly.

Soundtrack to my Saturday chores is Birmingham band The Leaking Machine “Sound on Sound” - lovely, timeless sound - ‘memory lane is a cul de sac’ indeed.

Much needed daytime-into-nighttime adventures in #Birmingham with three of the best people anyone could wish to have as friends. I’m so very lucky to have wonderful people to share my life with.

So lovely to catch up with these beautiful people at the regional press awards @anniegouk.bsky.social @liamthorp.bsky.social Paul Gallagher @cathyduncan.bsky.social and of course the Birmingham Live gang!

You’d love my current read - Accidentally Wes Anderson. Cracking project and fab pix.

Parliament I’m in you. View from a terrace. #Birmingham #politics @birminghamlive.bsky.social

Second gig in six days, get me. This time @fontainesdc.bsky.social and Sorry #wolverhampton

Birmingham Mail has been at the forefront of the campaign with families pressing for a public inquiry into the search for the bombers who murdered 21 innocents. Another excellent article here. It is a disaster that shames all our political leaders #Birmingham #IRA #pubbombings #50yearson