The House of Annie Lennox to go on show at Aberdeen Art Gallery from Saturday 7 July until Sunday 30 September
Aberdeen Art Gallery is preparing for the year ahead and an exciting programme which launches this summer with a major exhibition celebrating one of the world’s most renowned performers, Annie Lennox. The House of Annie Lennox – on show at Aberdeen...
Yesterday was a fun day. I went down to the Ivor Novello Awards
Yesterday was a fun day. I went down to the Ivor Novello Awards at Grosvenor House in London, to present Adele with ( yet another) fantastic gong! In my view she's one of the best singers in the world, and I'm staggered that she's only 24 years old! Incredible. Love...
This is Anastasia..a special girl!
This is Anastasia..a special girl! Click here to watch the video
I’m proud of my girl…
My younger daughter Tali recently went on a trip to Sierra Leone with Christian Aid to visit some of the projects they've set up in the country, and report on how things are there. It's been ten years since the end of the appalling civil war, and there's not one...
Watch Online: Annie Lennox Speaks At Google’s Zeitgeist
Yesterday I spoke at Google's Zeitgeist. For those of you who haven't heard of it before, Zeitgeist literally means "the spirit of the times"….and for me, the opportunity to present the issue of HIV /AIDS as it continues to affect the lives of...
I’m proud of my girl…
My younger daughter Tali recently went on a trip to Sierra Leone with Christian Aid to visit some of the projects they've set up in the country, and report on how things are there. It's been ten years since the end of the appalling civil war, and there's not one...
This is how I sometimes feel… Just kidding!
This is how I sometimes feel... Just kidding!
I went up to Salford today to check out the exhibition..
I went up to Salford today to check out the exhibition.. Had a chance to wander through the Lowry exhibition at last.I went up to Salford today to check out the exhibition.. Had a chance to wander through the Lowry exhibition at last.
Footsoldier
I sprained my ankle three days ago. Something I don't recall ever happening before. It was SO easy. I just didn't see the steps ahead of me and….Whoops! Voila! Down she went! It could have been a great deal worse. It could have been fractured or broken. And if...
Watch online: Annie Lennox Performs at the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship 2012
Watch online: Annie performing at The Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship. The Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship is the premier, international platform for accelerating entrepreneurial approaches and innovative solutions to the world’s most...
The Southern and East Africa Youth Conference
The Southern and East Africa Youth Conference on HIV/AIDS and Reproductive Health rights for sustainable Development seeks to promote scientific excellence and inquiry, encourage individual and collective action, foster multi-sectoral dialogue and constructive debate,...
Before the cherry blossoms are blown hither and thither
Before the cherry blossoms are blown hither and thither, here's a healthy and robust cluster of gorgeous blooms to hold in the clear blue sky of your mind..with chocolate Easter bunnies to keep you bouncing on your tippy toes...Bank holiday Monday and it's...
The Proof of Spring…Sky Hill Tree.. Daffodils!!
The Proof of Spring...Sky Hill Tree.. Daffodils!!
Bravo to Open University and all who sail in her!
I spent this afternoon at the Barbican in London, attending the graduation ceremony of hundreds of Open University students. It was very meaningful, at all sorts of levels. First of all, while most graduates are probably in their early twenties, the Open Universitie's...
Annie Lennox awarded honorary degree of Doctor of the Open University
We are delighted to announce that on 30th March 2012 Annie Lennox was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of the Open University for her activism. Click the title of this story to read Director of The Open University of Scotland, Dr Jim Miller's introductory...
When I first started blogging
Froth..When I first started blogging I wrote more about the things that troubled me. After a while I realized that the list of troubling topics would never ending as every day a new wave of real life horror stories replaces yesterday's news..You may have noticed that...
I went to visit the folks at Oxfam today..
I went to visit the folks at Oxfam today..and they all came out to say hello. They are the real heroes..working continuously to make a difference and help transform people's lives in 92 countries around the world. A round of applause if you please!
Hill Tree Sky
Today I'm feeling very happy. Not that I'm usually unhappy, but today the light is really special. It's that gorgeous Spring light that makes your step more bouncy and your heart feel lighter. The eggs I shared the other day were a sign that Easter is just around the...
The British are truly exceptional!
The British are truly exceptional! At a time of economic down turn Sports Relief raised £50 million yesterday! Unbelievable result..Wow!
Sunny and bright and almost celebratory.
Unbelievably.. Incomprehensibly ..Astonishingly..Amazingly..and Incredulously..It appears that Spring has finally arrived! It is glorious here in London. Sunny and bright and almost celebratory.