HRH The Princess Helen cuts the ribbon On Wednesday 25th April 2012 Gloria (Sat Nav) and I were privileged to attend the Official Opening Ceremony of the UK's only Royal Tea Room which is in Stanhope, Weardale, County Durham, and aptly named RoyalTeas. The Opening Ceremony was graciously performed by HRH The Princess Helen of Romania, accompanied by her husband H.E. Domnul Alexander. Princess Helen gave a wonderful speech which was simultaneously heart-warming and poignant and she charmed everyone. ... read more »
On Saturday 21st April 2012 Amy (my lovely niece) and I went along to my mountaineering nephew Joseph's Charity Event at Crook Town Cricket Club.This was a very important event. Joseph intends to climb to the Mount Everest Base Camp. Not something for the faint-hearted I can tell you! Joe is studying maths (such a clever boy) at Sheffield University and this is a university led event but he has to raise £3000 before he can attempt the climb this August. He's climbing in support of Child Reach Internation... read more »
I'm going to beUsherette on Thursday 12th April for Tickets now on sale for 'A Rise in the Market' by Edward TaylorTo ensure you get a good seat book in advance at: -The Community OfficeLittle Market PlaceMashamTel: 01765 680200Opening hours:-Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 15:00Sunday ClosedOr alternately contact us by using the 'Contact' button at the top of our home page and we will book seats for you.Masham Players read more »
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AuthorMorgen Baileywas kind enough to interview me for her blog. Please check out her profile and books on SmashwordsEllen Dean Recommends read more »
Celebrity Chef Rosemary Shrager and Writer Ellen Dean make a delicious Spinach and Cheese Omelette fit for HRH The Queen http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1905080964 A fantastic book for everybody, whether you can cook or are just beginning. I am so proud to have a signed copy of this wonderful book - thank you Rosemary - andwould you believe that ithas inspired me to actually WANT to try my hand at cooking. A minor miracle! I've never before had the inclination to interfere with cookers ... they ... read more »
It was a pleasure and a privilege for me to meet Stephen Gilbert on Saturday 22nd October 2011 when he visited Outpost Housing Projectthe charity of which I am Patron. Stephen Gilbert MP and Ellen Dean - PatronStephen was impressed to learn that Outpost (established in 1995) helps and supports young people aged between 16 and 25 who identify as LGBT (lesbian/gay/bisexual/trans) and who are either homeless, have a housing need, or are facing discrimination.Stephen met and talked with some of the young ... read more »
On September 3rd 2011 my cousin - Paul Brennan - along with a small group of men and women set off to cycle from Lands End to John O' Groats. A journey of 1000 miles.Paul was doing this mammoth ride/journey in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Society. Paul (right) his mum Valerie and nephew Ethan check out the routeThey braved the weather, rain and high winds all the way to Penrith in Cumbria (Sunday 11th) where we met up with them on our way back from Aviemore. What we didn't know until we met up was that ... read more »
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Signed copies of Beautiful Strangers available in Waterstones, Northallerton, North Yorkshire. read more »
