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VALE LIFE CONTRIBUTORS
ANDY BRADSHAW FRANCIS BROWN DEREK NAYLOR
Interior designer and partner in Francis is our small, but perfectly Derek photographs and covers social,
Hamptons the home and garden store formed, music correspondent and society and special events for Vale Life
Penarth and set designer for Vale Life’s aficionado who spends literally and also contributes to features and
photoshoots. Andy’s articles have hundreds of hours listening to music in some of our reviews.
shown readers that they don’t have to oder to bring you the best selection of
settle for the mundane or ordinary and CD’s known to humankind - especially Best things in life?
that you really don’t have to go to the Welsh ones! I love being outdoors, especially
London to find good design and quality. camping and surfing trips in
Best things in life? Pembrokeshire with my three sons,
Best things in life? Music, music, music oh and of course Peroni beer, Wales and my iPod.
As a bit of a workaholic having a day off my partner Martin, friends, family and
to do what normal people do… cleaning, Tommy and Lucas (my cats). What have your learned from 2008?
ironing, gardening, on the other hand To make the most of every day and
work seems like a better option. I’m looking forward to... every opportunity and to try to see
The Neil Young archives finally being more live music!
What have your learned from 2008? released (ten DVD boxset due for
That some people keep things other release in the spring). I’m looking forward to...
than wine in their fridges! The Green Man Festival 21-23 August. I’ve got some new projects in the
The Iris Prize (lesbian and gay short pipeline and I’m hoping to put on some
I’m looking forward to... film festival) 7 - 10th October. exhibitions this year and look forward
Seeking out the unusual and boldly Having an intelligent man in the White to meeting loads of new and exciting
going where no store has been before! House for a change. people to photograph.
MARTIN PHILLIPS BOB PRIDDLE AMANDA MORGAN
Martin gets the shots we need for our Our gardening guru provides tips on Amanda is our photoshoot make-up
covers and special features, often how to get the best from your garden artist and helps to create the look to
against all the odds! and also looks at anything of a compliment the feel of the shoot.
horticultural nature in the Vale.
Best things in life? Best things in life?
Without a doubt it would be paddling Best things in life? Family and friends to share life's
out on my surfboard from a warm Sharing the pleasure of gardening with experiences with. They lift you up
sandy beach into big, crystal clear other people, cooking, Somerset cider, when you’re down and ground you
waves and, of course, spending some music and football. when you go off on a tangent!
quality time with my lovely wife Julie
afterwards! What have your learned from 2008? What have your learned from 2008?
To not stop learning. Personally I developed a new found
What have your learned from 2008? wisdom that has helped me feel a lot
That no matter what life throws at you, I’m looking forward to... more confident in myself which I hope
if you’re open to change, there are Spending more time in my own garden, will continue in 2009. Must be my age!
always opportunities around the corner. going to Texas, growing more veg,
spending less time watching rubbish I’m looking forward to...
I’m looking forward to... television and more time writing. Longer, sunnier days, a few short
Solvency, serenity and spirituality Finding where my sons hide all the breaks both home and away and
for all! remotes for the television! generally being outdoors more.
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