World travelled Air Pilot , qualified hypnotist , swimming instructor , janitor - is there anything Ian Robertson hasn't done? With an array of fascinating experiences behind him - his latest Book : Equinox on Arran a thriller based on Isle of Arran explores a new side to the idyllic Scottish island.

Listen in to details on how this amazing book came about and also more on Ian’s travels around the globe, and why Arran continues to captivate him and be his most treasured island in the world .

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"When life throws you a curved ball never give up on

Now having two Honorary Doctorates and two Sunday Times Best sellers all since she was diagnosed with early onset dementia at the tender age of 58 she has proven wrong those that deem dementia is the final boarding call on life.

Wendy's lust for life continues, even on the darkest days and through the thickest clouds.

As she says "Never give up on yourself, you only get one chance at

Instead of taking the dementia as an end she took on new challenges, and started ticking off

Becoming a best selling author was not actually even on this

How to live with the end in Mind" and how she came to writing and managed to write three books and why this will be her last.

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Sandra Howard has led a fascinating life from her days as a leading Fashion Model over many decades, she has also met some of the most iconic people in history, there are perhaps only a handful of people in the world that can say they have had the chance to have dinner with Marilyn Monroe, also

meeting JFK and Jackie Kennedy and Frank Sinatra. Yet Sandra Howard is one of the most down to earth, grounded people I have met.

She is also author of 7 Books, the most recent of which is Love at War.

It is no surprise that Sandra is a most eloquent guest. Here she talks about her Life and books and marriages,

she has been married to politician Michael Howard for nearly 5 decades.

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The Fashion Label GHOST created by Tanya Sarne –was a global brand that pioneered the chic bohemian look of the 90s… THE  Style for the youth who wanted to relax and be comfortable in easy, elegant fashion that didn’t take itself too seriously and that never creased.

 On the Catwalk their designs were modelled by Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Neneh Cherry,  Rachel Weisz, and more.

FREE SPIRIT …now published by OCTOPUS

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Hugely successful as a Fashion Designer, Nicole Farhi had her

were worn by many leading personalities from Cate Blanchett to Colin Firth.

Born in Nice she moved to Paris aged 18 to study Fashion,

she now works as a sculptor and her work has garnered great critical acclaim, she is soon exhibiting

"WOMANKIND”  in Jersey is at CCA International from May 29 until June 25.“BUSTS” in Welbeck Nottinghamshire  at THE HARLEY GALLERY from July 1 until October 1.

What do Meghan Markle, Kate Moss, Alicia Keys all have in common?

They all flock to seek the benefits of the Nichola Joss Facial... Renowned around the world, Nichola has also invented her

very own Inner Facial. Hear her talk all about the benefits of natural skin care

and massage  and what you can do yourself to keep your skin in tip top condition and also how to look after your hair.

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Deep in the tree laden hills of Mougins, in the heart of the gilded Cote d'A'zur, sits an architectural gem and  unique country style boutique hotel, 

hear the fascinating story of how Swede Camilla Richards  came across the stunning  Le Manoir de L'Etang and turned it around so that is now is one of the 

most in demand hotels in the region  and counts Joan Collins and Courtney Love as guests.

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Imagine being picked out of a market aged just 8 to be shaped to become one of the finest Basketball Players in the world?

And then to have that world ripped away when your country invaded by war .

Just a snippet of the fascinating tale of Ukrainian Pro Basketball Player, Illia Niemtsu who is now a Refugee in Scotland.

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Leading  author and journalist and arbiter of Slow Travel and Slow Living, Carl Honore chats about his new Book, 

"Its the Journey Not The Destination"  that showcases 40 epic slow Travel journeys, from Machu Picchu to walking the West Highland Way in Scotland .

Published by Magic Cat Publishing its a superb Children's Travel Guide, 

 Carl has also written extensively on the new Slow Living  ethos, with his book Bolder, and In Praise of Slow, he is also a leading TED talker.

He  believes the Western world's emphasis on speed erodes health, productivity and quality of life. But there's a backlash brewing, as everyday people start putting the brakes on their all-too-modern lives. Does he have a point to slow down before life flashes you by on fast forward?

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Thanks to my guest Naturopath and Auriculotherapist,  Coralie Le Moigne, from Juan Les Pins, France, 

 a leading expert in naturopathy

talking about her techniques and the many ailments she has cured from cigarette and alcohol addiction, 

vaccine reactions, long covid, and depression - All from inspecting your Ear!

Worth a Listen !

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