God, Man, and Hollywood: Politically Incorrect Cinema from the Birth of a Nation to the Passion of the Christ
Harry Cichy Blog (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
Michael Barrymore, from star to barrow boy: He works as a garage hand Mail Online Stuart Lubbock was found at entertainer Michael Barrymore's former home in Roydon Essex in 2001. Stuart had suffered horrific internal injuries to his body. A murder investigation by Essex Police continues into the death of Stuart Lubbock.
Thoughts of Nigel (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
Both the Sun and the Mail have tracked down the former Strike It Lucky stat who fell from Prime Television after the death of Stuart Lubbock who was found in the swimming pool at the star's home in Roydon, Essex. The Sun calls him Michael Barrowmore as it finds him is reduced to mucking out a pal's garage. Barrymore, once host of ITV's prime-time show Strike It Lucky, now spends his weekends polishing...
Rob's Blog (Free subscription) | 31/10/2009
Many of you, reading my tweets will realise that I am somewhat a fan of the X Factor and and especially Stacey - although I think Danyl pretty good too. The X Factor is one of those Marmite programmes - you either love it or hate it . So much so, I had an argument with a friend of mine the other day, who could not believe I watched such programmes. My friend's view was that X Factor, Britain's Got...
Rob's Blog (Free subscription) | 24/10/2009
The packaging industry often gets a bad press green-wise, but yesterday, I went to a company that deeply cares for our environment. I was invited to visit Roydon Packaging Factory in the Pinnacles . The company is a major manufacturer of cardboard packages to major businesses and retailers. It was an education for me to see first stage of cardboard arriving from a Mill, being moved from a fork lift...
Harry Cichy Blog (Free subscription) | 20/10/2009
Amazon.co.uk: Profile for Hec Consultants Stuart Lubbock was found at entertainer Michael Barrymore's former home in Roydon Essex in 2001.
Rob's Blog (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
What is the difference between a society that is civilised and one that is ruled by barbarians? I thought of the answer to this question yesterday, as I attended a special event organised by the Harlow Branch of St John's Ambulance . We were assembled to bless two new ambulances, that local members and volunteers had spent months, raising thousands of pounds in order to pay for them. A local priest,...
Harry Cichy Blog (Free subscription) | 09/10/2009
Eight Key Points To Essex Police , originally uploaded by Fairplay1 . Terry Lubbock puts 'Eight Key Points' to Essex Police regarding their first investigation into his son Stuart Lubbock's death at entertainer Michael Barrymore's former home in Roydon Essex.
Rob's Blog (Free subscription) | 08/10/2009
I have just come back from the Conservative Conference in Manchester and it was a long drive from the North West back to Essex. But it was well worth it. I have been there since last weekend, to attend as a representative from Harlow Conservatives, and as the Parliamentary Candidate. It was quite a sober week. Although the Conservatives are way ahead in the opinion polls, the party leadership refuse...
Rob's Blog (Free subscription) | 03/10/2009
I was really privileged to have been invited today to the opening of Harlow Gymnastics Club new premises and asked to cut the ribbon in the Sumners Leisure Centre , where their new home is. I first visited HGC some months ago, when the Club faced an uncertain future (it was based in the Sports Centre). I was pleased to meet Gordon and Peter who run the club, and some of the members - and was glad to...
Rob's Blog (Free subscription) | 26/09/2009
One of the aspects about being a Parliamentary Candidate, I most enjoy, is the chance to get to visit, and see the workings of various organisations, charities and voluntary groups in and around Harlow. Because I have to work in the week (earning a living!), since as a Candidate, I dont get any expenses or wages, I usually organise my community activities from Thursday onwards. Yesterday was a full...
Rob's Blog (Free subscription) | 22/09/2009
I was in Portcullis House today (the building above Westminster Tube Station that serves as MPs offices by Parliament), for a meeting, and came across a short exhibition of the history of Big Ben, which is now celebrating its 150th year . Looking through the exhibits, I couldn't help be struck by the sheer heroism, determination and human genius of those who were determined to ensure that the great...
Rob's Blog (Free subscription) | 21/09/2009
I received the below email, this evening from the British Legion : The Royal British Legion Dear Mr Robert Halfon Thank you for pledging to do your bit for the whole Armed Forces family beyond the next general election. You will soon be sent a pledge card through the post, showing that you have pledged to do your bit, and which you can show to voters whilst canvassing. For more information explore...
Rob's Blog (Free subscription) | 09/09/2009
It is interesting that Labour is so quick to denounce Tory proposed 'cuts' (often mythical) to public services, yet remain so quiet when genuine, Government cut-backs hit vital public services. For example, only a week or so ago, Harlow Learning Shops, closed due to lack of funding . Learning Direct, was an excelllent service because it enabled many young people across Harlow to be given special skills...
Rob's Blog (Free subscription) | 31/08/2009
On Saturday morning, I had a very good meeting with Bill Lewis, Captain of a local gun sports club . Bill has been a gun sporting enthusiast since he was a youth and has a great passion for the sport. He had written to me about the problems that gun sportsmen face because of the bans on certain types of guns. The problem is that Government restrictions on handgun use are so tight that gun sportsmen...
Rob's Blog (Free subscription) | 27/08/2009
Every time I fill my car up with petrol, I have a renewed sense of dread - as prices seem to be going ever upwards - substantially by the day. My car is diesel (a Kia ), and only last week, when I was in Darlington , it was £1.01 a litre. Today, passing a BP garage in Central London, diesel was £1.09/litre. Admittedly, BP is usually the most expensive petrol company, but nevertheless, the...
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