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Monday 28 November 2011

'Keith Lemon: The Movie' - on-set pictures

Keith Lemon: The Film sees the ITV2 star become an entrepreneur in the same vein as Virgin owner Richard Branson, earning billions before contriving to throw away his fortune.... (photos to follow very soon)

Friday 7 October 2011

The Wedding...










I was a little nervous to be honest leading up to doing my first full wedding, but it was a great experience. This kind of work is very interesting. I feel honored to have been allowed to be a part of Barry&Charlene's special day. Thanks go to them for this wonderful opportunity. I started the day covering the bride's prep, then headed over to get photos of the groom getting ready...

Thursday 22 September 2011

Guinness Day Downpatrick

Guinness fans around the world raise a glasse for the third annual Arthur Guinness Day..."Sláinte!"



"To Martha"

Saturday 17 September 2011

Wade NSPCC Mourne Challenge HACK 2011

Can you HACK it? The Mournes Challenge HACK – Hike Against Cruelty to Kids – is a 20 mile sponsored challenge walk through the stunning Mourne Mountains in aid of NSPCC Northern Ireland.



WELL DONE 'Team WADE TRAINING'

Saturday 3 September 2011

The Mourne Challenge 2011

Back by public demand...

Cooling off

"The craic was 90"

More photos to follower..

Monday 29 August 2011

Belfast Mela 2011

Shimmering saris, henna body art, fabulous food and inspiring music greeted visitors to Belfast's Botanic Park yesterday.
With sunshine and showers, thousands of people packed the gardens to enjoy the delights of Belfast's fifth Mela.
Billed as Northern Ireland's largest multi-cultural festival, the event featured over 20 top class international and home grown acts from the world of music, dance, visual arts and cookery.



Britains Got Talent Semi-finalists Three Bee Performing on the World Stage at the Belfast Mela.









Saturday 6 August 2011

Red Arrows Newcastle





Two of the Red Arrows come just feet from each other in the skies above Newcastle

Sunday 31 July 2011

Statue of Liberty in Leicester

Did you know that if you can't get to New York city to take a look at the inspirational Statue of Liberty, you could always pop over to Leicester instead? Until recently, the Liberty Shoe Factory had a 17-foot replica statue that perched on top of its roof. According to Leicester council, the statue was built after the directors of the factory made a trip to New York in the 1920s and were so impressed by Lady Liberty, they commissioned an itsy-bitsy, lookie-likie when they came home. The statue was removed at the turn of this century after the factory closed but after some restoration work, you can now see the lady and her flame proudly standing guard over the Swann Gyratory roundabout.
This replica of the statue of Liberty stands on a traffic island by the river Soar in Leicester.

Liberty in Leicester

According to the tale as told to me it stood on top of a shoe factory just across the river for decades. In the early 2000's the warehouse was slated for demolition, and a great hue and cry went up about preserving the historic sculpture. A few elderly residents even came forward presenting their memories of it being painstakingly carved and then hauled to the top of the building.
So arrangements were made to preserve the statue. A plinth was set up and the precious sculpture was carefully lowered from the roof. At which point a number of facts became apparent...
1) The statue had not been painstakingly carved - instead it had been cast in rather cheap concrete.
2) As it had been designed to be seen from several stories below the bottom of the statue was much wider than the top, which at close range made it look patently ridiculous.
3) Again given that the statue was designed to be seen from quite a distance away it was rather deficient in detail and frankly looked rather lumpen and ugly.
Apparently a great deal of money was spent chipping away at it to make it presentable at ground level :)

Saturday 30 July 2011

Leicester City 1-2 Real Madrid

A record crowd watched Leicester City take on Real Madrid in a pre-season game at the newly named King Power stadium. José Mourinho showed off his full bejewelled squad and Cristiano Ronaldo,Kaká and Co dominated a thoroughly entertaining game...


It's not everyday you get to see the likes of Kaká playing against Leicester City




As for the credibility and intentions of the new owners, well, who knows??? But they've not put a foot wrong so far. They talked the talk when they arrived and many were sceptical, but since then they've really put their money where their mouth is and not only that, but they, along with Sven, are investing in an intelligent way by signing a core of solid, experienced players who are young enough to still have their best years ahead of them... Happy Days

Friday 29 July 2011

Alton Towers


The best ride at Alton Towers without a doubt in my opinion. It never fails to give me the jitters... The G-force is incredible, I can't even describe it. You don't know adrenaline until you've been on Nemesis

Friday 22 July 2011

Armação de Pêra (Portugal)


One of the most beautiful sea cave systems in world! Only accessible by small boat but well worth the trip.



"This is a truly heroic beer, that does justice to a truly heroic nation".


Banzai Boggan (Aqualand Algarve)


I had a go(of course!)and honestly it looks much steeper when you're at the top!

Tuesday 28 June 2011

Gin and Tonic...

I noticed these used shot glasses on a table in Manchester and just had to snap a photo to capture the moment.


Gin and Tonic, served with cucumber,I have never seen that before...

Saturday 25 June 2011

BUSKFEST 2011

The 8th annual Banbridge BuskFest event was another great success, attracting over 10,000 people to the town.
Almost 200 talented musicians, bands and street performers from Ireland, England, France, Poland, Spain and Australia took to the streets and put on a tremendous show.