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Lynne Allbutt
S. Wales, UK
Champion For Mother | Nature Presenter & Speaker. Writer & Columnist. Outdoorist.
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The Cockney Reject Embracing the Good Life
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The Cockney Rejects, Mick and Jeff Geggus, are the stars of a feature length documentary, ‘East End Babylon’, which will be shown at Cardiff Odeon on 8 November. I caught up with Mick last week for a quick chat; after... Continue reading
Posted Nov 6, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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Talking A Laurel-Love with Status Quo's Francis Rossi
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Status Quo front man Francis Rossi loves his garden and tells me, "I used to live just 100 yards down the road from where we live now and I lived there for over 30 years. The garden was beautiful, it... Continue reading
Posted Oct 26, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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Brethern asks us to visit our hearts
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L: Hello Brethern, you said it was a matter of urgency? B: Yes, we are detecting a degree of debilitating discomfort amongst you (all) and we want to dispel it and continue as smoothly as possible. It is not good... Continue reading
Posted Oct 23, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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Beautiful Brethern
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Please excuse the lack of preamble to the latest excerpts from my 'Brethern (see left) exchanges' but a friend has gently insisted that I should share and post them; they actually need little introduction – here they are x October... Continue reading
Posted Oct 22, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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How to Love Food and Lose Weight (and Grow Mildew) with the Hairy Bikers
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The Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers and Si King have recently become the Hairy Dieters as they lost over 6 stone between them. The food loving bikers changed their eating habits and created low fat versions of some of our most... Continue reading
Posted Oct 14, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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When Pam Ayres Gets Up From Her Chair!
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Writer, broadcaster and entertainer Pam Ayres tells me that she is quite keen about gardening despite getting somewhat overwhelmed by it occasionally. She explains, “I am lucky I have a beautiful garden. It was on the BBC’s One Show recently,... Continue reading
Posted Oct 7, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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Viagra, bananas, aspirin, vodka and beer for healthy plants, says David Domoney
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TV gardener and designer David Domoney has been spending a bit of time in Wales lately and admits that he loves the Welsh Countryside. “It’s breath taking. The Show Gardens and make-over Gardens that I work in are often quite... Continue reading
Posted Sep 23, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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Department of Ahoyment's New Pirate Charter
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Do not paint your parrot blue and grey. It is inauthentic, misleading and sticks their feathers together. Thou must not walk on the water. Live life with a sense of joy and wander Thou must not covet another man’s treasure.... Continue reading
Posted Sep 19, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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The new Plants and Gardens Magazine from Capital Gardens (featuring yours truly!)
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The magazine is 'cloud based' (sounds a great place to be!) at the moment but hard copies planned for the future; features by Chris Beardshaw, (pictured with me at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2012) Ann Marie-Powell and yours truly!... Continue reading
Posted Sep 17, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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A Wood Fast and Paralympics Heart
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If you go down to the woods today ... “You’re doing a Wood Fast?” asked my brother, “do you mean Wood Fest?” referring to the numerous summer festivals I have recently covered for the media “Nope, a Wood Fast. I’m... Continue reading
Posted Sep 10, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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An Olympic Year for Garden Designer, Presenter and Author Andy Sturgeon
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TV presenter, journalist and Garden designer Andy Sturgeon has had a good year. “I’m based in Brighton and I think our weather has been better than in Wales,” he explains, “though it has still been a bit random. Our international... Continue reading
Posted Sep 10, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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The News with Peter Sissons
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Ex broadcaster, Peter Sissons covered the News across ITN, BBC, ITV and Channel 4 for over 45 years. Still undertaking much corporate work he has also been kept busy for the last couple of years as part of the Hillsborough... Continue reading
Posted Sep 2, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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Going Green with the Energetic and Enigmatic Nik Turner
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Musician and composer Nik Turner is probably best known as one of the founder members of Hawkwind. Now living in Carmarthen, and celebrating his 72nd birthday on the 26th of August, he is still very much in demand, playing gigs... Continue reading
Posted Aug 27, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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In between the Olympics and Paralympics, meet the Olym-pigs
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In between the Olympics and the Paralympics, I am delighted to introduce the Olym-pigs. I have the honour of looking after the three Gold medalists as they rest after their 'sizzling' performances at the 2012 Olympig Games in Lardon. Meet... Continue reading
Posted Aug 22, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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Fascinating Fungi Forays with Daniel Butler
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Forager and author of Fungi Forays, Daniel Butler is keen to encourage us all to be braver when it comes to picking and eating wild mushrooms and explains, “Last year five people were killed in bucket related accidents and 91... Continue reading
Posted Aug 18, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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Latest from the Green Scene
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-lifestyle/home-garden/2012/08/11/lynne-allbutt-green-scene-91466-31588008/ Continue reading
Posted Aug 11, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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Jungle Queen, Christopher Biggins, Goes Green
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Renowned for being the country’s Top Dame, Christopher Biggins is, in his own words, “very hectic, as always. I love to be busy. “I enjoy being outdoors and in my garden but it’s just impossible in this weather. When I... Continue reading
Posted Aug 11, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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A Breath of Fresh Air at The Green Man Festival with Fiona Stewart
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There is a buzz in the air in Crickhowell as preparations are underway for the popular Green Man Festival at Glanusk Estate on 17-19th August. Director of the Festival, Fiona Stewart is a huge fan of Wales. She explains, “Wales... Continue reading
Posted Aug 6, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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Howard Marks to light Olympic Cauldron
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Whilst contributing to Radio Wales's Phone-in programme with Mai Davies today, I was asked who I thought should light the Olympic Cauldron tonight. Other guests suggested Sir Steve Redgrave and Sebastian Coe and listeners rang in suggesting 'an unknown teenager',... Continue reading
Posted Jul 27, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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Mama Liked the Roses, did Elvis?
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As a regular columnist, I do try to include current and relevant topics in my articles, so with the country gearing up for the Olympic Games, I’m taking the opportunity to dedicate this column to .... Elvis. OK, it’s a... Continue reading
Posted Jul 21, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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Good looks, great attitude - meet Beauty Queen Fallon Robinson
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Aberdare beauty queen, Fallon Robinson is flying out to the States tomorrow to represent Wales in the Galaxy International Pageant in Orlando, Florida. Despite the huge accolade, the down to earth beauty still has her feet on the ground as... Continue reading
Posted Jul 21, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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Anyone for tennis with Tony Hawks?
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TV and radio comedian and best-selling author, Tony Hawks is currently enjoying watching Wimbledon and recalls how his love of the sport lead to his latest book and film, ‘Playing the Moldovans at Tennis.’ http://www.moldovansmovie.com/ “In a nutshell, a friend... Continue reading
Posted Jul 7, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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Fire and Water
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Our Labyrinths are creating an energy and momentum of their own with Bluestone, in Pembrokeshire, http://www.bluestonewales.com/ and Penbont in Brecon http://www.penpont.com/ now hosting their own mown monuments. They’re also proving popular for weddings as the Bride and Groom enter separately... Continue reading
Posted Jun 30, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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Discovering New Territories in a Currach
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It was Robert N Rose who said, “Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands ever made,” but it is John Whitehead and Lynette Margerison of New Territories who are actually offering that very opportunity, on the banks of... Continue reading
Posted Jun 30, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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Steeds of Change
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“If you don’t ride the wave of change, you’ll find yourself beneath it.” Pretty good advice for a pirate. And it resonates with the spankingly swift, freaky-beaky energy that swirls around us at the moment. It’s a fast, furious, unforgiving... Continue reading
Posted Jun 29, 2012 at Lynne Allbutt
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