I think this is!…New Beacon Bookshop, the only remaining independent Black publishing and bookselling entity in the UK is closing down! Donate at CaribDirect.com

Above all, I wish you the best of health in 2022. Please look after yourselves.

This is a period to have fun. Eat. Talk to friends and family you've not seen for ages. And... Don't forget the reason we celebrate. It's a religious time. Although commercialism also prospers, let's not forget why the season is so precious...

What can I tell you? To say this breakfast was amazing would be an understatement! I ordered an omelette with spinach and chicken sausage with tea and my husband ordered eggs Benedict and espresso. Presentation is everything! After a comfortable night, a good breakfast is the next immediate thing and we couldn’t have asked for [...]

  I was lucky enough to be in a room with such a variety of music through the ages which brought back so many musical memories. Do any of these bring back any memories for you?  

My guest Carnita Cenac is using this metaphor to ask for your help to build a Smart classroom in her past school, the Soufriere Comprehensive Secondary School in Saint Lucia. However, with the aftermath of Hurricane Elsa bearing down on the Caribbean, it is probable that the fundraising efforts may be paused. I will update you.

I'm a very proud mum! This week my daughter Kandy was elected as the Chair of Harrow East Labour Party. She said it was, "an enormous privilege and honour to have such confidence" placed in her, and she was grateful to her supporters as she congratulated the new Executive Committee. This is an exciting time [...]

The origin of this French/Haitian proverb and the influence it has had on our guest, filmmaker, photographer and author, Francesca Andre, is discussed in this week’s show. Join us on Colourful on Monday, 28th June at 9am or on ‘catch up!’ - colourful.com. Also available on podcast Metaphorically Speaking on all major podcast platforms.