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Lest We Forget…

Posted on November 11, 2012 by StuartReid — No Comments ↓

Sunday 11th November 2012. Armistice Day. Remembrance Sunday. Poppy Day. Poppies bloomed across some of the worst battlefields of Flanders in World War I, their brilliant red colour symbolising the blood spilled in the war. Hostilities formally ended “at the…

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Photoshoots, Chefs, Sheep and a Goat called Gorgeous George!

Posted on October 20, 2012 by StuartReid — No Comments ↓

It’s been a mad, mental amazing last few weeks. I’ve driven over 4000 miles, presented to over 20 schools and one fantastic book festival and done two or three slightly unusual things. Spot the odd one out. A Masterchef winner…

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Hero Worship!

Posted on August 18, 2012 by StuartReid — No Comments ↓

These blogs are becoming monthly rather than weekly episodes but I think I’ve got a good enough excuse this time. Two weeks in Orlando on a screenwriting fact-finding and ‘research’ mission (I have to say that, for tax purposes) followed…

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As Seen On TV!

Posted on July 14, 2012 by StuartReid — No Comments ↓

“Stuart Reid, the hardest working writer/presenter in Britain and author of Gorgeous George and the Giant Geriatric Generator, made his television debut this week, as seen on ITV’s Daybreak.” Except if you sneezed at 7.24am on Wednesday 11th July! It…

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England 159 Scotland 0

Posted on May 26, 2012 by StuartReid — No Comments ↓

Normally I’d find that type of scoreline rather upsetting, whether its being hammered at the football, rugby or any other sport for that matter. I still wince when I remember one of the first ever football matches I watched back…

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And Then I Met The BBC!

Posted on May 19, 2012 by StuartReid — No Comments ↓

If you’ve never read one of my blogs before and you never intend to read another - read this one. Not because it’s brilliantly written (it’s not), a work of creative genius (far from it) or contains the secrets of the fountain…

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Best. Week. Ever.

Posted on March 31, 2012 by StuartReid — No Comments ↓

This week has been filled with the most amazing stories; rich, heart-warming, thrilling, incredible and inspiring tales that I am still just coming to grips with myself and sadly, I’m not allowed to tell you any of them – yet.…

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Inspiring Young Minds

Posted on March 17, 2012 by StuartReid — No Comments ↓

Another great week in the world of Gorgeous George and I’m absolutely shattered. 14 presentations to over 2000 pupils in the last five days and I’m off to Waterstones in Dunfermline for lunchtime. Every school was brilliant, the teachers were…

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Lovely Biscuits!

Posted on March 10, 2012 by StuartReid — No Comments ↓

Recently, throughout my book tour of primary schools across Scotland, I have discovered that the teachers’ staff-rooms are delightful havens for all sorts of cake-related naughtiness. I’ve never really had a sweet-tooth but I can, on occasion, be persuaded to munch into a…

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Time Warp Teachers!

Posted on March 3, 2012 by StuartReid — 1 Comment ↓

Let’s hear it for World Book Day on March 1st! No, let’s hear it for World Book Day WEEK. In the last five days I’ve visited 12 schools, judged two book character fancy dress contests and judged a childrens’ book…

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