Monthly Archives: December 2021

Happy New Year!

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So, here we are, it’s  almost New Year’s Eve as I write this on Thursday evening.

It’s been another odd year hasn’t it? Lockdowns, loss of people, loss of work.

Dad and Benjamin in Canada

New Year is always a time for reflection time for me anyway, my Dad died Dec 31, 2010, and I always feel his loss. This year it feels even more reflective.

So it’s back to New Year traditions to say farewell to the old and welcome the new. I’ve baked lots of tarts, jam and lemon curd. My Gran always cooked them for Christmas and New Year, and as a youngster I helped, cutting out the tarts, scooping the jam fillings. And making a jam turnover with the remaining pastry.

Tomorrow will be an evening at home with my Mum, a beer or two, nibbles…. some Pork Pie, Scotch Egg, Sausage Rolls, vol-au-vents… And this evening I’ve made Egg Nog for the first time, it’s now chilling ready to add to traditions tomorrow. I admit, my Brandy pouring hand may have been over zealous.

At midnight I’ll sing Auld Lang Syne, I’ll go out and come in again to First Foot, I’ll phone and message friends near and far, then to bed and 2022.

I’m hoping work continues next year as it ended in 2021. I ended up quite busy over the last couple of months. An episode of Doctors for BBC1, two episodes of an upcoming series, Compulsion, for Channel 5. And most recently I shot two episodes of Coronation St, airing mid-January on ITV.

To end the year tomorrow, you can hear me doing some radio. As I’ve mentioned before, I co-host the monthly Comedy Show on Write Radio on Sheffield Live. Tomorrow’s show is a year-end special, a murder mystery featuring all the hosts of Write Radio, put together by our amazing producer Andrew Tildesley. It’s fun, so listen in, either live, or catch up on the link later. Write Radio airs Friday afternoons, 1-3pm.

And remember, during January I will be taking part in the Run The Month Challenge for Prostate Cancer UK.

So my dears, I bid you all the very best for the coming year.
Be kind to yourself, spread the love, and stay safe and healthy during these dark days and testing times.
If you can find a test.

See you next year!
Dave X

 

Dad and friend Reg, New Year in Canada. 
https://runthemonthme.prostatecanceruk.org

2021 almost done…. here’s to 2022! Starting with a Challenge

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Hello there!

I hope you had a lovely Christmas. Covid impacted on many of us again, restricting gatherings. Thankfully technology helps keep us in touch.

So, it’s the final week of 2021. And looking forward to the New Year, I decided to start 2022 with a challenge.  Run the Month: Marathon Edition

Earlier this year, I found out one of my oldest mates has Prostate Cancer.
It was discovered late and has spread.

That inspired me to try a bit of fundraising for Prostate Cancer UK.

In my mid 20’s I ran quite a lot, I did half marathons and 10k’s. I’m no longer that fit though. So – I’m going to be walking, jogging, or staggering, 26.2 miles throughout January to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK.

This will be distance covered just for this Challenge, not including my regular dog walks.

Prostate cancer now affects 1 in 8 men in the UK. That’s thousands of dads, partners, brothers, grandads, uncles and mates.

I’m raising money to help fund lifesaving research and support for men and their families affected by prostate cancer.

Please help me with a bit of Sponsorship at my page – Run the Month: Marathon Edition

I’ll check in again before 2021 ends… see you soon

D X

Merry Christmas!!!!

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Christmas Eve 2021

Greetings from Plague Island this Christmas Eve.
I hope you are well, and stay well, as you celebrate the season with those you hold dear.

Here is my 2021 version of A Visit from St. Nicholas (‘Twas the night before Christmas), by Clement Clarke Moore.

Watch for me on your telly in January… some Coronation St coming up 🙂
And here’s the link to my recent episode of Doctors.

Wishing you love, health and happiness.
And the tories out in 2022.

Dave x

Coming up – DOCTORS, Weds Dec 15, BBC1

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Hi folks! I hope you’re keeping safe and well as we head into a higher alert level and possible restrictions as we head towards Christmas. It goes on and on doesn’t it?
I’m glad to have had my Booster, please get yours.

Some good news for me though – I’m going to be on your Telly! So, if you’re stuck working from home again, why not give this a watch this week?

On Wednesday Dec 15th, 1:45pm, I’m on DOCTORS, BBC 1.

A lovely episode titled “Christmas Cheer.” My scenes are with the Legend that is Shaun Prendergast. We also share a scene with Nurse Luca McIntyre (Ross McLaren) & Dr Zara Carmichael  (Elisabeth Dermot Walsh). Directed by the amazing Niall Fraser.
“Luca finds himself chasing after a patient who is struggling with his demons at Christmas.” – I may be one of those demons……

Dave and Shaun
Dave with Shaun Prendergast, DOCTORS.

So, pop an E-180 in the VCR and set your timer! Hope you enjoy it!

And special thanks to my agent, CiekaBailey Associates, for making it happen!

WHAT’S NEXT? Coming up in January…

A couple of episodes of CORONATION ST!!!!

Very excited to play a lovely character on the cobbles with some of your favourite Weatherfield residents. More on that after Christmas.

I wish you all peace and love, and may your Christmas dreams come true.

Dave XXX