This Delicate Thing We've Made

Well, my copy of the new Darren Hayes album - This Delicate Thing We've Made - arrived today.

This is the first time I've heard the album, apart from the single and a couple of other tracks live, and it's f'king AMAZING!

I'm not capable of writing a proper review so I'm not even going to try. Instead I'll just share my general feelings about the CD. Or should I say, 'CDs', as this is a double album.


I can honestly say I enjoyed every track. Some I loved, immediately. Others are less instantly to my taste, but I often find those sort of tracks grow on me. There were none that I disliked though, which is always a relief when you've really looked forward to a new cd! There is a real variety of styles on the album, but it just works. Thank goodness he wasn't tied to the constraints imposed by record companies this time. And the production is fabulous.

The photos and artwork in the sleeve notes/booklet are of an equally high standard. And I don't mind one little bit being referred to as one of the 'people I adore' (that's Darren referring to his fans.)


Ah, the joy of anticipation fulfilled!!!

Biggest dork

Vote for me (not Catherine, please!) here:

Just a bit of fun!

Proud mum!

Just a quick bit of news!

The time has finally come. My firstborn is about to fly the nest!

Yes, Luke got his A'Level results today, and passed them quite comfortably. This means this time next month he'll be unpacking and checking out the SU bar at Bolton University!

I am so proud of him, and feeling a little emotional today although I've known for ages the day was looming, lol! I suppose it just feels so much closer now it's 'official'.

dt.com ACCORD Fundraiser Comedy Night

Edinburgh Fringe Comedians To Stage Dr Who Comedy Night In Aid Of David-Tennant.com ACCORD Hospice Appeal

Official Press Release:

Comedians appearing at this year's Edinburgh Fringe are staging a special one-off Dr Who-themed comedy show as part of the David-Tennant.com fundraiser, which intends to raise money for the ACCORD hospice in Paisley, Scotland.
The comedians taking part were moved by the response from Dr Who fans to the recent death of the actor's mother Helen from cancer.

The gig will take place at Laughing Horse@Linsays (Fringe Venue 56) on Saturday 18th August 9.10 - 10.10pm. Although the show is not ticketed, and is not part of the official Fringe programme, those attending will be asked to donate £10, with all proceeds going to the ACCORD hospice appeal.Venue details: Laughing Horse@Linsays, 15 Brunswick Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5JB Box Office & Enquiries: 0131 556 8974

Among the comedians giving up their time to take part so far are Mitch Benn ("His act is sharp, polished and fresh... " *****The Scotsman); Bill Bruce ("Massively Talented. Breaktakingly Good. **** Chortle) and Toby Hadoke whose 2006 Fringe hit - Moths Ate My Doctor Who Scarf - has recently been turned into a successful BBC Radio show ("Hadoke... does for Daleks and Cybermen what Fever Pitch did for football." William Cook - The Guardian)

The full line-up of acts will be announced prior to the event.

Ken Mathie, Fundraising Manager for the ACCORD hospice, commented:

"Everyone associated with ACCORD has been extremely moved by the public reaction to Helen's passing. She was such a lovely person and will be sorely missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to know her. This show is a wonderful example of the support we are receiving from fans of Dr Who and I wish all the comedians involved every success"

ACCORD Hospice is an independent charity giving free medical and nursing care to those in Renfrewshire and parts of East Renfrewshire whose illness is causing physical pain and emotional stress and for whom curative treatment may no longer be appropriate.

The appeal runs until 23 October 2007.

This is a late night show, and is therefore not suitable for anyone under that age of 18. Entry is on a strictly first come, first admitted basis.


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On the subject of the appeal, David's script sold for a little over £2500 in the auction!

auction news, and update on Mum

We made it onto the news pages on the BBC Doctor Who site, lol!
David's own copy of the script (signed by David and Billie) for The Impossible Planet has a couple more days to run - the current high bid is £1080. There are also a few other lots still available to bid on - and requiring a somewhat lower budget, lol! Here's the link again: dt.com4accord auction.

In other news... Mum is 2 weeks past her first session of chemo, and is holding up well so far. She is experiencing some side-effects but as yet nothing she can't cope with fairly easily. Her next session is next Thursday so I expect she'll be very tired for a week or so after that. I'm told my niece is planning on giving her a mohican cut when her hair really starts falling out!

ACCORD appeal - media and messages

The david-tennant.com fundraising in memory of David's mum has been receiving a little media attention:

Paisley Daily Express

BBC news online

The BBC report was also carried on the entertainment pages of their Ceefax service.

The Scotsman

From a site in New Zealand

The following messages of support have been received from David and from ACCORD.

Dear All,
Thank you so much for all you are doing in raising money for the ACCORD hospice in Paisley which was such an important place to my mum. It is a fantastic and worthy cause and I can't commend it to you strongly enough. The care given there to seriously ill people is of the very highest quality and my family feel indebted to them for all they've done for us.
At this difficult time I can't tell you what it means that you are doing this. Thanks to everyone who has been able to make a donation.
I promise you, your money will be be well spent.
love dt x

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On behalf of ACCORD Hospice I take this opportunity to thank you most sincerely for the generous donation received recently in memory of Helen McDonald.

As you will be aware Helen has been a great supporter of the work of our Hospice for many years and was extremely active in the fundraising group, Paisley Friends of ACCORD.

Helen was fundamentally involved in raising a lot of money for ACCORD over the years and was never one to miss an opportunity. I am sure she would have been quite overwhelmed at the response to her passing but would have been delighted at the funds raised in her memory.

Please be assured that your kind donation will be used by ACCORD to help provide our patients, and their families, with the special care and attention required during their time of need.

Yours sincerely,

Helen C. McLauchlan, Fundraising Coordinator