Dedicated to The Few... favourite 3 tunes of 2015

As prompted by Mr Tom Finnerty and The Few...
Few’s North Music Poll – 2015

1) David Bowie - Blackstar

Out of nowhere... weird and wonderful with a new backing band of NYC jazzers.

So good to have Bowie releasing genuinely interesting and challenging music and videos.

Can't wait for the album.

I'm a blackstar, I'm not a gangstar. I'm a blackstar, I'm a blackstar. I'm not a pornstar, I'm not a wandering star. I'm a blackstar, I'm a blackstar

2) New Order - Nothing But A Fool

Really enjoyed the NO album... a breath of fresh air.
This track just got to me... a mix of the older guitar-led NO amongst the more synth-led (a la Technique) style of much of the album.

Hummable pop music for indie-sensibilities.

3) Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra - Into Forever (feat Josephine Oniyama)

A recent(ish) discovery for me.

Manchester based trumpeter, composer, arranger and band-leader Matthew Halsall is one of the rising stars of the UK jazz scene. http://www.matthewhalsall.com/

This incarnation of his band the Gondwana Orchestra produced a lovely album of contemporary jazz which looks backward to influences from the greats and forward to keep the jazz flame alive.

Halsall’s jazz sensibilities constantly lead him to energise the gentlest passages with contrastingly prodding bass hooks, tough drum patterns and rimshot snaps (as on The Land Of), McCoy Tyner-like piano lines edging through Rachael Gladwin’s harp swoops
http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/sep/24/matthew-halsall-gondwana-orchestra-into-forever-review

I've chosen this, title track from the album as they chose to feature it with a video and it is representative of the feeling of the album as a whole.

Wikipedia Vandalism FTW: Quick Thinking editor pranks #WhitehawkFC page

Was just watching some footy news on BBC1 and they were covering the FA Cup tie: Dag & Red 1 v 1 Whitehawk

and they interviewed the Whitehawk manager (left)... who looks a bit like Harry Enfield (we thought).

So checking on Wikipedia who he is it says (or does now): Harry Enfield.

Looking at the history you can see that somebody else had the same thought and did some quick work to update the Wikipedia page :)

He's actually Steve King - I expect it'll be corrected soon.

Bill Adams Tributes

On behalf of Sue, Wendy and myself.

Dad's funeral was a week ago and it was so good to see so many friends and family in attendance.

Thanks to everyone for your support and such kind words about Dad.

Here are some shares of information and photos.

Order of Service PDF Download

Tribute from Steve PDF Download

Meadhurst Retired Member Tribute PDF Download

Photos from the reception HERE & Slideshow

Other Photo collection HERE & Slideshow

ODE TO “SIR WILLIAM OF WALTON” (from the BP RMS) HERE

Bill Adams Funeral Arrangements ~ Monday 23rd November 2015

~ Bill Adams Funeral ~

Monday 23rd November 2015

Everyone is welcome to attend both the service and reception

Download as a PDF HERE

Funeral Service: 2pm

South West Middlesex Crematorium

Hounslow Road
Hanworth
Feltham
Middlesex
TW13 5JH
Tel: 020 8894 9001
Website
Google Maps LINK

Reception: 3pm

Meadhurst Club

Chertsey Road,
Sunbury On Thames
Middlesex
TW16 7LN
Tel: 01932 763500
Website
Google Maps LINK

Flowers & Donations

Flowers from immediate family

Donations via Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors

• Via Post: 65 High Street Walton on Thames Surrey KT12 1DJ
• Online via Lodge Brothers HERE
• Collection at the funeral

Princess Alice Hospice

This local hospice provided amazing care for our Mum and Dad and is funded mostly by donations. We would like to recognise their role in our lives and to help fund their continued work.

Sir Bobby Robson Foundation

The Foundation funds projects that directly benefit cancer patients and which also contribute international research into the disease.

We feel this charity reflects Dad’s lifetime love of football.

Rest in Peace Dad

Bill Adams - 2015

Our lovely Dad, Bill Adams passed away peacefully this morning at around 05:30.
My sisters (Sue & Wendy) were with him through the night and I spoke to him on the phone yesterday afternoon.

Charlie and I visited him last week and spent some precious time together.

Click HERE for a link to an online slideshow of a set of fairly random photos from my collection from the last 15 years or so (the digital photo era).

Update: Tuesday 26th May

Bill's continuing to recover well and on Saturday moved from St Peters to Clare House in Walton and has settled in very well. He would love to have some visitors and suggests you call ahead on his mobile to check for a good time.

By Sue on Saturday 23rd April

Clare House [website]
36 Hersham Road
Walton-on-Thames
KT12 1JJ

Update: Saturday 16th May

Bill's continuing to recover from the infection and is responding well to treatment.

We're expecting him to remain in hospital for a few more weeks, possibly more.

He's had visits from more friends & family recently and he'd love some more visitors now.
If you want to visit or get in touch see the details below.

Taken By Sue on Friday

Hospital Details: Ashford and St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey

Bill is in the Swift Ward (01932 722201) which is in the Duchess of Kent Wing (To the rear of the site)

Guildford Road, Chertsey,

Surrey, KT16 0PZ

Switchboard: 01932 872000

http://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/patients/getting-here

http://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/car-parking

http://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/hospital-site-maps

http://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/hospital-site-maps

Bill Update: Sunday 10th May

Bill's been doing much better in recent days. Out of bed more and feeling stronger.

(Daughter) Wendy saw him yesterday and provided the photo below.

Bill: 7th May

Dad's really picked up in the last couple of days, out of bed & sitting up, stronger appetite & enjoying his food. He's enjoyed visits from family & friends.

Bill: Monday 4th May

Steve and John Jeremiah visited Bill today. He was a bit quiet but doing OK.

Here's a photo of the two of them together.

Bill: Sunday 3rd May

Dad had a much better day yesterday (Saturday). His voice returned more fully (had been a bit of croaky whisper) he ate much better and had some conversations on the phone and with visitors.

Sue's with him now (Sunday morning) with his good friend John Jeremiah and I'll be going in later on.

Here's a photo I took yesterday.

So here's hoping he has another good day today.

I'll keep posting updates here which you can find via this link: http://goo.gl/g3FSQZ

Update on Bill Adams for friends and family.

This is an update about my Dad, Bill Adams who is currently very ill in hospital and is intended for friends and family.
Steve Adams (Bill's son) sadams.uk@gmail.com

Currently (Saturday 2nd May 2015)

Bill is in St Peter's Hospital in Chertsey and has a very bad infection (sepsis) from a nasty skin ulcer.
He has been very weak for several days now and his body is having a big battle against the infection.
As one of the nurses said, it's like when you have a dose of flu and are weak, feverish and can hardly sit up.
This is why he has been out of contact over the last week-ten days or so. He has received many messages (phone & email) which we have passed on to him.

He has great care, the right drugs and good pain relief.

The medical staff have advised us it is a very serious condition for a man of his age and background health problems.
Obviously we are all very concerned for him and close family and friends are here and around now and in recent days.

Visiting

The medical staff have advised us that he needs rest and should not have too many visitors.

If you are thinking of visiting it would be best to coordinate a bit with either Sue or myself

Sue (Daughter): 07941 083235
Steve (Son): 07901 917 113