26 July, 2010

Hi everyone,

Well, it certainly has been a hectic period since I last wrote to you with several performances all across the country raising money for such worthwhile causes such as Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research and The Royal Marsden Cancer Appeal. I am delighted that so far we have raised over £27,000 and are adding to it each week. As you know, my target is to reach £250,000 by around the end of January which will be a nigh on impossible task with all else that I have on but I can promise you that we will get there in the end, and it feels good to be making such a difference to so many.

This weekend marks the beginning of Prom Season for me with my first being at the beautiful Hyde Park, and no, not the one in London, the one in Hyde, Manchester! Music from the films and a great medley of Bond songs will feature from myself and partner in crime Jenny Williams. Another great event takes place on September 11th where I will be performing for the second year running at The BBC Salford Proms In The Park at Buile Hill Park here in Salford. More musical treats will take part in this one, and with any luck, you will not be subjected to any more of my unique dance moves! However, it is currently looking like I will be hosting and presenting the whole event too which is great news, but I will let you know if anything changes, but don't forget that UK friends can watch live via BBC interactive the whole concert from Salford and as ever will will obtain footage for those who cannot do this, which reminds me, I will keep changing and adding more video footage and pictures from our travels during our fundraising tour so keep checking the site for changes.

I shall be back in again soon, but I hope this message finds you all well and my love and best wishes go to you all as always.

J.xxx

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