London to Brighton Trek 2019
At 08:30 on the morning of Sunday 28th June 2015, I crossed the finishing line of the London to Brighton trek. Exhausted, emotional, and proud… Read More »London to Brighton Trek 2019
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An extended family
While researching my family tree, I have been astounded by the generosity of complete strangers from across the globe, and just how much the pass-time… Read More »An extended family
Falkland Islands
Until the the war of 1982, most people had little or no idea, or interest, where the Falklands were. Whether re-capturing the Islands was political… Read More »Falkland Islands
Joseph Christopher Lambert
Say “Lord Lucan” or “Reggie Perrin” to me, and images of Reverend Joseph Christopher Lambert spring to my mind. A man from a family steeped… Read More »Joseph Christopher Lambert
Equality & Diversity
The social media echo chamber provides rich opportunities for self-expression. But will it hold brands to account, and bring about the long-overdue widespread acceptance of… Read More »Equality & Diversity
Riverside Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
Located a 5-hour drive NNE of Johannesburg, and 10km from the nearest major road, Riverside Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is an oasis for orphaned and rescued… Read More »Riverside Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
Image sourcing – 10 gotchas
Images are central pillars of a brand, having a profound effect on the way in which it is perceived externally. Images equally have an important… Read More »Image sourcing – 10 gotchas
Thomas Longley
Thomas Longley Having reached something of a roadblock in my research into my direct ancestors in the Longley line in Leeds, I started out researching… Read More »Thomas Longley
Agency Creative Briefing
When it comes to the question of “Budget” agency creative briefing can be like a game of high stakes poker, with neither party wanting to… Read More »Agency Creative Briefing
The golden age of TV ads
I don’t know whether it’s my age and outlook, but I can’t help but feel that TV ads running these days very rarely have humour… Read More »The golden age of TV ads