It was 47 yrs ago today that I first presented #Playschool and I adored showing unconditional love to all my #Playschool Babies then and still do now ❤️❤️
Had a wonderful time at Royal Ascot yesterday with Oti Mabuse and Rio Ferdinand who told me he’s one of my #Playschool Babies ❤️
Hooray 74 today and feeling totally blessed and contented ❤️
I am so proud and happy to support my dear friend Simon Woolley, the first Black man to head an Oxbridge college, at his Charter dinner last night and to say a few words in his honour. @HomertonCollege
Finally got the chance to wear my feathery dress which I’ve had for ages and what better occasion than on my birthday ❤️❤️
Had the most wonderful time at Royal Ascot @ascot ❤️
Had a most fabulous 74th birthday celebration ❤️
Had the most wonderful time at @Wimbledon Centre Court today. So love being there ❤️❤️
Afternoon tea in the Royal Box @Wimbledon was scrumptious ❤️
One of my late beloved mum’s wishes was to see me sitting in the Royal Box at @Wimbledon. So wish she was still alive to see her aspiration for her daughter come true. Hope I inspire others to be there one day ❤️🙏🏾
I am dedicating this year’s #BlackHistoryMonth #SalutingOurSisters to my beloved mum who paved the way for her three daughters, encouraging us to aim for the sky and to #nevergiveup. I continually pass that message on to other women ❤️
Happy #WindrushDay as we celebrate #Windrush75 and remember the Windrush Pioneers who paved the way for others with resilience, perseverance, dignity and pride, despite having to face much adversity and many obstacles, breaking down numerous barriers but surviving to tell their untold stories now. Yes happy Windrush Day as we celebrate with joy❤️
What a delight see Alison Hammond again. She’s one of my #Playschool Babies and I’m so proud of her ❤️ @alisonhammond55
Loving being 74 and enjoying every moment of my special day ❤️❤️
Today would have been my dad’s 97 birthday. He introduced me to show business when I was 15 months, I owe so much to him. ❤️🥳❤️
Thrilled to have presented the #SouthBankSkyArtsAward for Visual Art @SkyArts
Great to see #Global celebrating #Windrush75 Happy Windrush Day❤️
Being present amongst the recipients of the #PrideofBritainAwards hearing about their bravery, resilience and courage reinforces my belief in hope, humanity and kindness
Was so excited to see the @ClearChannelUK poster display in Birmingham of the #Windrush Elder Alford Gardener’s portrait commissioned by The King to celebrate #Windrush75. Alford age 97 is one of the last surviving Windrush passengers who arrived in Britain in 1948.
Received these fab sunflowers to celebrate the publication of my new children’s book ‘Keep Smiling’ which certainly made me Smile
Just loved writing this book and working with Diane Ewen again. ‘Keep Smiling’ is my mantra cos winners Smile. So I’m going to love chatting with Lorraine on her ITV show on Monday about my new book @creative_dy @reallorraine @MacmillanKidsUK
So loved being on @ITV Lorraine show today, talking about my new children’s book ‘Keep Smiling’. She is such a delight to chat with. @MacmillanKidsUK @creative_dy
So honoured to have the @BirminghamRep young people hub named after me as I have devoted my life to inspiring children and young people, especially through culture & the arts. This hub will become a conveyor belt of creativity.
Received these gorgeous sunflowers today after my #BlackHistoryMonth talk ❤️
