The Alzheimer Scotland Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centre in Kilmarnock is celebrating 10 years in the town.
11.05.2024 - 11:43 / ok.co.uk
Roger Hawes and Janey Smith appeared on My Mum, Your Dad and won the hearts of the nation, but it gave them something utterly life-changing: true love. Now, as they celebrate one year together, the singer and former postman plan to mark the occasion by going back to where it all began. “Our anniversary is 15 May – that’s when we really started dating,” Roger, 59, tells us.
“We’d love to go back to where the show was filmed, as so much has changed since then.” “We’re a team now,” agrees 48-year-old Janey. “That’s all I’ve ever wanted.” The pair were signed up for the ITV dating show, dubbed the “middle-aged Love Island ”, by Roger’s daughter Jess, 29, and Janey’s son William, 20 – and the couple instantly felt a spark. Solidifying their perfect match, they embarked on a helicopter ride for a romantic date, which ended with them clinking their glasses.
Janey said, “What are we cheersing to?” and Roger replied, “Our first kiss.” Aww! Before the show, there were trials and tribulations along the way, particularly for Roger, who had faced a recent heartbreak. His wife, Joanne – Jess’s mum – had very sadly passed away 18 months earlier from cancer. As for Janey – who described herself as “unlucky in love”– she didn’t have high hopes of meeting her dream man on a TV dating show after decades as a singleton.
Now, as they look towards the future together, the couple open up about falling in love, the highs and lows of their first year, and moving in together one day… Hi, Roger and Janey! Can you believe it’s a year since you first met? Roger: It’s been a whirlwind. I think back to those first couple of days on the show – then Janey came in and everything changed for the better. Janey: It’s gone by so quickly.
The Alzheimer Scotland Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centre in Kilmarnock is celebrating 10 years in the town.
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Roger Hawes and Janey Smith have gone from strength to strength since meeting on the ITV reality show My Mum, Your Dad in May. And now Janey is fitting in perfectly with Roger's family. Sharing a snap of their family, along with three dogs, Janey sweetly wrote: "When some of Rogers family come to visit [red heart emoji] Thank you, I loved it x" The loved-up pair were one of the success stories of the ITV dating show.
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Alex Ritman A24‘s growing range of books, including its much-loved screenplay collection, will soon be available in physical stores around the world for the first time following a deal with independent publisher Mack. The publishing partnership — the first of its kind between a studio and a publishing house — will see A24’s existing line of film, TV, and creator-driven books sold in bookstores globally from September, distributed via Mack’s network in the U.S., Europe and Asia.
Susan Boyle looked completely unrecognisable as she walked the red carpet at The Pride of Scotland Awards at The Hilton Hotel in Glasgow last night (May 21).The singer smiled for photographs and wore a stunning pale pink jumpsuit that was embellished with feather sleeves and paired it with silver accessories. Susan wore her hair in a sleek bob and opted for glowy make-up.
Jet have announced their first UK and Ireland tour in 15 years in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their seminal 2003 debut album ‘Get Born’.The UK and Ireland tour marks the band’s return to the countries since 2009. It will kick off on October 3 at The Academy in Dublin.
Marta Balaga German Films celebrated its 70th anniversary at Cannes on Sunday, with its guests looking back but also looking forward. “It has gotten much better,” Managing Director Simone Baumann told Variety at the event. “We’ve had Oscar-winning ‘All Quiet on the Western Front,’ Oscar-nominated ‘The Teachers’ Lounge’ [for best international feature], films by Wim Wenders and with Sandra Hüller! Sure, Wim showed a Japanese movie and Sandra a French one [‘Perfect Days’ and ‘Anatomy of a Fall’], but it doesn’t matter: It’s more ‘mixed’ these days and I am proud of it, to be honest.” At Cannes, 11 German productions and co-productions have been selected this year, including Match Factory’s main competition offerings “Motel Destino” by Karim Aïnouz – who also attended the bash – and Miguel Gomes’ “Grand Tour.” Run Way Pictures is behind Mohammad Rasoulof’s anticipated “The Seed of the Sacred Fig.” As festivals get “more competitive,” underlines Baumann, international collabs are here to stay.
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Ticketmaster with the code “SOUNDCHECK”. General tickets go on sale on Friday, May 17, at 10am local time via Ticketmaster.NOVEMBER02 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom03 – San Francisco CA – The Regency Ballroom06 – Santa Ana, Ca – The Observatory07 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco08 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco10 – Denver, CO – The Summit12 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall14 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox15 – Seattle, WA – The ShowboxDECEMBER07 – Austin, TX – The Mohawk09 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club11 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer13 – New York, NYC – Irving Plaza14 – New York, NYC – Irving Plaza20 – Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall21 – Chicago, IL – Thalia HallBesides announcing their first tour in 10 years, The Blood Brothers have also announced a 20th anniversary reissue of their seminal 2004 album, ‘Crimes’.
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An estimated 32,000 in Scotland are unknowingly living with with an undiagnosed autoimmune disease that can cause serious consequences if left untreated.