Archives for May 24, 2009 - May 30, 2009
Countdown
Just a reminder that there's only a few hours left if you want to enter our competition to win some memorabilia signed by Antony Gormley. The winner will be announced tomorrow evening.And if you want to be in the draw for a slot on the plinth in July, then sign... read more
Guest blogger #1: Jane Clyne
I mentioned yesterday that we were going to have some guest bloggers who post once a fortnight. I'll introduce you to them one at a time over the next few days. Here's Jane's story: I am 34 years old. I live in a lovely wee village in East Lothian, not... read more
Facebook milestone
Our facebook group has reached 2000 members!Thanks to everyone who has joined in the many discussions and contributed to the community - let's keep roping people in!... read more
Blogs for your delectation
Exactly as it says on the tin... or in the title. Some blogs that you might like:Everyday Rainbows: colourful posts by a quasi artist.Londonist: an extremely popular blog about - you guessed it - London. One of our plinth practisers (the lady with the knitting needles and the headphones) is... read more
'Why I want to go on the plinth' by Kay Lockley
Kay is one of our facebook group members. She made a comment a few months ago on the discussion board there, and I thought it was so intriguing that I asked her to write a bit more. Here's her story: "There are two reasons why I want to go on... read more
Wordle
Know what a wordle is? Well, I didn't, until plinther Antony Pace sent me one he'd created for One and Other. Incidentally, Antony was one of those who took part in the 'Plinth Practise' a few weeks ago - he dressed up as Wally from 'Where's Wally'. Here's the wordle... read more
Sally's Reasons
One hopeful plinther from Brighton, Sally Budd, got her daughter to kindly record a video for us of why she wants to stand on the plinth. The angle is a little 'side on', but I think it adds style: Thank you to Sally and to her daughter Katy for recording... read more
Dame Judi Dench speaks:
As you may know, Dame Judi Dench is one of our ambassadors (as well as the patron of our Artichoke Hearts scheme), and she has kindly written something in support of One and Other. So without further ado, may I present... "First of all I have to say that I... read more
Pigeon War Hero
A World War II carrier pigeon called Sam from Linton-on-Ouse is given a fitting tribute on the Ministry of Defence website, by the son of the man who looked after him.... read more
50 Ways to Have a Summer of Fun
The Times has listed One and Other in its '50 Ways to Have a Summer of Fun' article. The piece gives plenty of ideas for having an enjoyable summer on a budget, and challenges the plinthians to be 'better than Blaine'. You can read the full article here.(Never fear -... read more
