Microphones, Christmas and my old Mini

Even though I was working three days this week and didn't get to see Dale, Sara or Julian, I checked QGossip and now I know what they've been up to! 

Both Dale and I had busy shows with Dennis Basso on his anniversary visit this week, and it's always great fun to spend any time with the big man himself - Dennis that is (Dale's quite sweet too)! 

That aside, it's always a problem knowing where to put my microphone during these hours so that when I try on all the coats it's not buried in a faux fur collar!

We managed but I'm currently in talks with our sound department to see if I could have my mic worked into my hair-do like in the West End musicals, which would be perfect unless Dennis brings us a selection of hats next time - which will be the 2nd December if you want to make a note!

Hair rollers and pampering facials

Hi everyone,

It's been such a busy week. Having had my hair restyled last week, I've been trying various ways to make it look the same as it did when I left the salon!!

I got a top tip from our Claire (bless her) -  put large velcro rollers along the top of your head and leave them there while prepping before a show. Result?  Well, you can be the judge of that! 

I have to admit I didn't bother with the rollers this weekend. I was away with four of my girlfriends in the beautiful Wye Valley. We rented a cottage and spent our time painting nails and pampering each other with a mix of Elemis, Decleor and Gatineau facials... luxury!   

I hope you get to indulge in a little pampering at some point. 

Catch up with you soon, Ali xx

My winter memories

Hi everyone, Alison here,

We didn't have much of a summer so let's pray for snow this winter!

One of my favourite things to do, if there's been a snowfall, is to get up really early and walk in the newly fallen snow before anyone else has touched it. I love the crunching sound it makes and the stillness in the air.

When the children were younger we'd get up first thing and attempt to make a snowman, and then go sledging in the field nearby. We didn't always have a sledge but tin trays were just as good!

I also love sitting in front of a roaring fire listening to music or reading a good book, with a glass of mulled wine in my hand.

How do you make the most of the colder months?

Love Alison
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