Hello hello all you magnificent LNYDP peeps! What a beautiful sunny day we have here in London! Seriously haha!! Alfie is having a fantastic sun bathe and is in his LNYDP Mews Headquarters element lol!
On a more serious note, we are almost a completed LNYDP pea pod now, just waiting on Sara's return! Stronger by the week peeps!! Happy, sunny Friday!! Yayyyyy!!!

Peas in a Pod! Just like us at LNYDP Mews Headquarterslol!

Big LNYDP Balloons

I have some very exciting 'unofficial news' LNYDP amazing fans! I am sharing this exclusively with you, but this year for LNYDP 2016 we are having giant balloons in the Parade once more. #super exciting times!!
As the theme is 'magic' or 'magical' what do you guys think of our choice of giant balloons so far? Any suggestions?? I am literally too excited about this!! x

A 50 foot flying Wizard! It could be Dumbledore!!!

What's more magical than a 35 foot Giant Rabbit in a Magicians Hat!? lol!

Dynamo? - Is it True! 

More 'unofficial news' for the best LNYDP fans in the Universe! That's you that is lol!! Honestly the blog this week just keeps on giving haha!! We may have officially approached the best Illusionist and Magician in the World, I can not tell you who, but the clue is in the Sub-heading above....cheeky!! Now, I literally can not wait....fingers crossed we can all work something out! Keep reading the blog for the Incredible Mystery Magician updates!!! Below is just a quick snap of his handy work on Westminster Bridge! Incredible!!! 

The incredible man who might be taking part in LNYDP 2016!

London Mayors' Association Trip

LNYDP is delighted to be organising the London Mayors' Association Trip to Florence, Pisa and Siena. It looks set to be a truly incredible and exclusive trip for an incredible bunch of past and present London Mayors'. On the trip they will be meeting with the Mayors' of Florence, Pisa and Siena, whilst enjoying magnifique food, multi bellissima and taking in the incredible sights that the Cities have to offer! 

Alfie Adventures

Arguable the most exciting news of the week...Are you amazing fans ready for this!!?? LNYDP Mascot Alfie is going to have a book! Yes that's right, my gorgeous girlfriend Kate is writing a series of Children's books called 'Alfie Adventures', based....you guessed it on the adventures of our very own handsome and talented LNYDP Mascot Alfie!! This really is the day that just keeps on giving!! Happy Friday amazing people! x

The First Draft Front Cover of Adventure One!  Woof Woof!! x

Alfie lounging on the Office Carpet, unaware of his growing Celebrity Status! lol!! Too handsome for words!! 

Song Of The Week

Well with the Theme being Magic, I was tempted to have It's a Kind Of Magic by the great Queen! However I have decided to be somewhat controversial and choose my favourite song of the week!! Enjoy you wonderful and amazing LNYDP fanlets! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzsvWbgMaUA

Good Morning all you magnificent LNYDP Fanlets. What a week it has been for the Alf and I! Not only did we go to a superb Borough presentation, but we also moved out of Alfie's first ever apartment, and the incredible LNYDP Lizzie returned from the Carribean! Alfie is very confused about the apartment moving, but also very excited, as he gets to stay with his grandma and grandpa!! That said he did a wee of excitement to greet his grandma this morning and that did not go down too well haha! Its a compliment I tried to explain to rather horrified expressions lol!! Uh Oh!! x

Bye Bye Alfie's first ever apartment!! That is a full car! 

P.s. I hope all you lovely fanlets remembered Valentines day last Saturday?? I was greeted by this beautiful heart mini pancake followed by the best breakfast ever! Alfie got some too don't worry lol!! Sorry I forgot to remind you all! I was fortunately reminded by LNYDP Legend Bill Northern to buy my gorgeous girlfriend a hugeeee bouquet of flowers! Thanks Bill, I owe you!

It must be love, love , love!!

Valentines Day WINNING!! lol

Hillingdon Borough Presentation

Wow, what an honor to be invited to such a superb presentation! Especially after having had the honour of attending the Ealing Borough Presentation. Hillingdon had an amazing entry into this years LNYDP  and came a brilliant third in the Borough entry competition, wining a Wopping £5,000 for the Mayors chosen charity! 

It was an amazing Oscar themed awards presentation with a red carpet walkway and everyone spoke brilliantly like they were accepting an Oscar, especially our very own leader and hero Bob Bone, who I have to say had the audience truly captivated, myself included!! 

It was another memorable evening hosted generously by Hillingdon and I can not wait to go next year should I be lucky enough to be invited back for the third year running to represent LNYDP! It was a truly amazing entry and hopefully you get a small taste of the quality of their entry from my awful pictures below! I think its safe to say you amazing LNYDP fans, that a professional photographer I am not lol!!  

A quick p.s. This is totally self indulgent for which I apologise profusely -  I bumped into my old English School teacher Martin Tyrell during the Hillingdon Presentation, whose son participated excellently in the Hillingdon entry. It was great to see Mr Tyrell, after at least 10 years and most recently, Mr Tyrell has been credited with teaching Benedict Cumberbatch his remarkable acting skills!! I asked if he could sprinkle the magic in my direction haha! 

Getting ready for the Pictures! I forgot the flash on my camera! Woopss!!

The Mayor of Hillingdon being presented with the check for £5,000!!!

The Lizzie returns!! 

Stop the Press!! The lovely Lizzie has returned after a two week hiatus from LNYDP Mews headquarters!!A very well earned two weeks I must stress!!! Welcome back little Lizzie!! Alfie for one is super excited and truth be told I am too!! Yay the LNYDP team is getting together again like multiple peas in a giant pod lol!! Malcolm arrives back next week and Sara the week after! Then we really will be the super giant pea!! Woop Woop!! 

My favourite picture of the amazing Lizzie below to welcome her back to LNYDP Mews Headquarters! I think she might kill me for posting this lol!

Welcome back LNYDP Lizzie!! We all missed you!!

Song Of The Week

Hmmmm a toughie this week but one they played at the Hillingdon Presentation that I had not heard for a while, but got me shaking my hips a little, getting my groove on lol! Alfie would have been shaking his furry head in embarrassment haha!! The one and only Joe Cocker, a true great! One I was fortunate to see perform live only 4 years ago! Enjoy x

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoAO0851FwA

Wow, how much of a shambles have Alfie and I been recently!! We apologise most humbly to all you magnificent LNYDP fans. From now on, we will not miss a single blog! That is our promise to you splendiferous people! In truth I have really missed you guys although I am sure the feeling is not mutual lol!

Now it has been a little quieter the last week or so and I must say it has been much needed, as it allowed Alf and I to pop away for a few days to recuperate  and return back to LNYDP Mews headquarters full of beans...which we well and truly have! In fact as I type LNYDP hero and Mascot Alfie is sprinting up and down the stairs, much to amusement and bafflement of Malcolm and I!! Wish I could take a video lol! Instead you will have to settle for a picture of Alfie's new favourite pastime....barking at all Animals on TV!! Its honestly not annoying at all lol!!

He especially dislikes the Tiger! lol!

So, enough kaffufle and inane Joe ramblings!! News to report!

LNYDP Merchandise!

This year has been the best LNYDP Merchandise year ever in terms of sales and quality of Merchandise...hopefully you incredible people agree!! The LNYDP Clothing range has fully sold out, bar a few remaining select size T-Shirts and the feedback (more importantly) has been utterly tremendous and truly overwhelming! I personally feel very proud of the quality, look and branding of the LNYDP Merchandise and truthfully I have you amazing fans to thank for that! It is your feedback, honestly and of course support  which has taken the LNYDP Merchandise to where it is today, so a huge thank you from Alf and I and all at LNYDP Mews Headquarters!

I must also give a huge thank you to my sales team who do a superb job on the Pop Up Shops and who I am sure many of you amazing fans will have met this year or will hopefully meet in the years to come. A massive thank you to Kate, Francis, Misha and Juno! You guys were amazing and lets get planning for next year lol!

The Gorgeous Kate and Magnificent Francis at the Tower Hotel Pop Up Shop!

The delightful duo of Kate and Juno doing a superb job in the Hilton London Metropole Hotel!

Borough Presentations

This is a highlight for me as I very rarely get to be in front of the cameras and go to award presentations, but I was kindly invited to attend the Borough of Ealing's award presentation (in the absence of my amazing sister, Lizzie) for their excellent parade entry and I had an absolutely incredible evening. The company was magnificent and the Bhangra dancing was stunning, whilst the food, well the food was sublime and is making me salivate just thinking about it!! Most importantly of all however, was the money that the Bhangra dancers raised for their Mayors chosen charities by performing on the 1st of January in LNYDP. A great evening and I must thank the Borough of Ealing and Charisma restaurant for their superb hospitality!
I think I must have been on my best behaviour as the Borough Of Hillingdon have also extremely kindly invited me to attend their LNYDP Awards Reception! Its turning into an excellent couple of weeks!

Being treated to a magnificent Bhangra performance! I felt like Simon Cowell on the top table! 

The Mayor Of Ealing being presented with his LNYDP Check for his chosen charities!

The Alfie Section

Well I know that in truth you all put up with my ramblings to read about the incredibly handsome LNYDP Mascot Alfie and so I thought I would give you amazing LNYDP fans a little Alfie update!
Alfie has actually grown remarkably and frankly is a huge dog now haha! He has been helping around the office and has been just generally beyond cute and amazing! Of course that is a totally unbiased opinion haha! I really do love the little guy way too much!
In fact Alfie is moving back in with his grandma and grandpa in the next week and I know how excited he is to have a garden all to himself! Life is looking pretty amazing for Alfie at the moment, although his best doggy friend is not coming to the doggy park anymore as her human has gone travelling to Sri Lanka for three months! However Alfie does not seem to be shy in coming forward with regards to making new doggy friends lol!!

Alfie trying to look innocent after knocking a box full of orders over lol!!

Alfie very happy with his special Bone at Grandma's and Grandpa's house!

Other News!

Kate, myself and Alfie are moving apartments! Very stressful indeed lol! More news to follow!! 

To all you LNYDP Men out there....dont forget its Valentines day on Saturday....That includes you Mr Alfie! 

Alfie's date day! 

Song Of The Week

This is just a stunning song. Frankly my words do not do it justice! Just sit back, listen and enjoy!! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt0g4dWxEBo