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  • Swindon not Stirred; Ukrainian Olya and her Bond Girls

    The nameโ€™s Worrow, Darren Worrow. Throwing spies on the news aside, letโ€™s chat about the tribute act with a difference Iโ€™ve discovered, over a Martini, shaken not stirred.   Think of Ukrainians when mentioning fictional spy 007, Olga Kurylenko springs to mind for more reasons than one. Equally as gorgeous as The Quantum of Solace Read more

  • A Funny Thing Happened on the way to The Wharf

    Having just received news of the next production at the Wharf Theatre “A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum,” I thought I’d share it with you guys, because I’m nice like that. Described as a “raucous musical comedy,” it pays tribute to Roman playwright Plautus, with a vaudevillian delivery. Set in Ancient Read more

  • Ya Freshness is Knockout

      I could chew your ears off about why I adore jazz; the intricate patterns, the varied styles. I could lecture hours on rock; its everchanging trends, the power and emotion, connotations and evocative song writing. But I can wrap up why I love ska most in a nutshell; itโ€™s the offbeat, that little bounce Read more

  • Snow Joke Day

    Moonrakers Comedy Club Returns with Steve Day   Still shivering into March then, what the blazers is going on? Seems now weโ€™re leaving the EU we have proper English spring back. Oh, touchy subject; I know, snow joke. Loads of events have had to be cancelled, people still waiting in line for bread and milk. Read more

  • The Space Between Mitch Underwood and I

    I never understand some people who dedicate themselves to one particular musical genre, especially a single artist or group. I respect their loyalty, itโ€™s personal preference, I remain eclectic. Provided the music is raw, inspiring or just darn loud, Iโ€™m usually in.   There are some genres I favour over others though, but always thereโ€™s Read more

  • No Surprises Living in Devizes: Deliberations and Publications

    I admit, Iโ€™m having deliberations about the future of my No Surprises Living in Devizes column upon this, itโ€™s second birthday. How much is there really to whinge about in Devizes, havenโ€™t we got it fairly nice after all said and done?   Sometimes then I swerve off on a tangent, I comment on worldwide Read more