It’s my last column for Standard Issue – *sniff* – so I thought I’d do something a little bit different. During the past six months, I’ve talked to a comedian, an actor, a writer, a PR person, a public speaker, a former commando, a young globetrotter, a teacher, a hipster, a naughty elf and a political strategist. But today, I’m going to … Continue reading It REALLY couldn’t happen to a nicer…child
Standard Issue – it’s been a blast!
If you haven't already heard there was some sad news announced last week regarding the fabulous Standard Issue magazine that I regularly write for. Founder Sarah Millican and editor Micky Noonan have announced that it will close as an online magazine from the end of the month. GUTTED! However, they will still be running the … Continue reading Standard Issue – it’s been a blast!
It’s time to start speaking to children about mental health
Last week marked the final hearing in the joint inquiry into the role of education in children's mental health. Among the issues discussed in the inquiry were awareness, training for teachers and support for pupils. I want to focus on that first point. Awareness. Read this article in the independent. For more, follow me on … Continue reading It’s time to start speaking to children about mental health
It REALLY couldn’t happen to a nicer…PR person
My mate Tom lives the life of a 90s PR. Those halcyon days when journalists had time to lunch with you at the restaurant responsible for underwriting your mortgage. In reality, me and Tom (or Tom and I, as he will no doubt correct me) were just starting out in our PR and marketing careers … Continue reading It REALLY couldn’t happen to a nicer…PR person
Being a step mum
Latest piece for the i Newspaper - just in time for mother's day 2017. It’s almost Mother’s Day again, and, while I have never produced a human from the miraculous workings of my own fair body, I believe I deserve a stake in Hallmark’s profitable day of appreciation. In fact, I say thank God for … Continue reading Being a step mum
Domesticity Rocks!
Originally written for Standard Issue Magazine on why I'd choose garden centres over clubbing any day.
In my corner
When the madness kicks in and you’re about to fall off life’s little raft again, it’s a seriously lonely place to be. In fact, when you get to that point you’re no longer paddling, you’re fiercely bobbing under the waves, gasping for breath and swallowing a shit load of toxic water. Anxiety is a bitch. … Continue reading In my corner
My Hull
I recently read another article debating whether or not Hull deserves its City of Culture status. This one was in the Independent. Its conclusion? Oh yes it does. It's quite popular these days to give Hull the thumbs up. In fact it's more on-trend than hipster beards and big eyebrows . The thing is, it's … Continue reading My Hull
It REALLY couldn’t happen to a nicer…globetrotter
For my latest Standard Issue piece, I interviewed a very good and fabulous friend.... Rosie Willan has dived with great white sharks. Rosie Willan has anxiety. She didn’t accidentally fall in the sea by the way. She chose to be trapped in a cage underwater in close proximity to a living breathing death machine (sorry … Continue reading It REALLY couldn’t happen to a nicer…globetrotter
Addicted to nostalgia
Last week I was trying to explain why we find nostalgia so addictive. You know, you're turning 40 next year but you still get excited by spray on snow, Mr Frosty and Knight Rider. In fact, there are actual scientific studies on the subject and this proves I'm not talking total bollocks. On my bookshelves … Continue reading Addicted to nostalgia
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