An evening with Andy Hamilton

IN an intimate evening of comic reflection, reminiscence and revelation, 1 of the most noted Comedy Writers and Directors of the last few decades looks back over his more than 40 years in comedy and 70ish years on the planet and tries to answer some questions.

Recalling stories from his extensive professional career in comedy, Andy shares memories, anecdotes and opinions, from the political to the personal, in just a handful of selected dates this summer. Audiences will also have the opportunity to ask Andy questions on any topic, so 1 show will never be the same as another!

Come and enjoy an enlightening, entertaining and above all funny evening with an award winning master of comedy.

Beginning in 1976 as a contributor to Radio 4's Weekending, Andy went on to pick up a raft of awards for co-writing and co-directing such household TV classics as:- 'Drop The Dead Donkey' and 'Outnumbered.' His TV satires turned up the heat on:- 'Westminster with Ballot Monkeys and Power Monkeys,' and he and his co-writer Guy Jenkin also penned and directed the hit British comedy feature film:- 'What We Did On Our Holiday.' A 2nd series of their latest sitcom:- 'Kate and Koji,' starring Brenda Blethyn, aired on ITV in earlier 2022.

In addition, Andy's numerous TV and radio credits include:- 'Have I Got News For You,' 'QI, Andy Hamilton Sort of Remembers,' 'The News Quiz,' 'I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue,' 'Trevor's World Of Sport' and 'Old Harry's Game,' not to mention as the voice of Dr Elephant, the dentist in the children's highly popular TV show:- 'Peppa Pig.'

Andy's debut novel, The Star Witness, and his handwritten (yes, handwritten!) epic novel Longhand are both available via Unbound.

For tickets to the performance on:- 7 June 2023, at:- Southport's Atkinson, please call:- 01704533333 or visit:- TheAtkinson.Co.UK.

For more information and find out about other dates and locations, please visit:- TinCatEntertainment.Co.UK.

Dale Park care home, in Southport, celebrates Success in latest Care Quality Commission Report

HC 1's Dale Park, in Southport, Merseyside, a 54 bed dementia care home, is celebrating having received a glowing report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

The team at Dale Park were delighted to have received an impressive CQC report that rated the home as:- 'Good' in all areas, demonstrating that the home is providing high standards of care for Residents, including that the home is:- Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsible, and Well Led.

The inspectors were full of praise for Colleagues at Dale Park, highlighting the kind ways in which they provide care for Residents at the home:- "Staff observed were kind and caring, people and their Relatives held them in high regard."

When asked what they thought of the staff, 1 person said:- "The staff are all brilliant."

Electronic feedback from a Relative stated:- "All staff are very caring and look after my Relative very well, always treating them with dignity and respect, they are thriving."

Inspectors also commented on the preferences of Residents always being a priority:- "People's individual characteristics were taken into account. We observed staff chatting with people about things that were important to them and respecting their specific preferences."

One Relative said:- "I can't fault the carers. They do an amazing job. They have got to know my Relative well and they talk about all sorts of things together."

Dale Park's achievements reflect HC 1's commitment to being the care provider of choice across its family of homes for individuals looking for the kindest care and support. This is also demonstrated by HC-One achieving a 9.4/10 average rating on:- CareHome.Co.UK, the sector's leading care home comparison website, with Dale Park itself achieving a 9.4/10 rating. The high rating shows that HC-One is 1 of the best companies in the care home sector as rated by service users.

HC-One's Andrea Ekuruemu, Dale Park Home Manager, commented:- "We are delighted with this report which is a testament to the hard work and kind care that each and every member of the team puts in, day in day out."

HC-One's Area Director, Tracey Yates, said:- "This rating is great news. I would like to thank the whole team for their commitment and hard work and congratulate them on such an impressive report. We are dedicated to achieving our aim of being the care provider of choice for those looking for the very best care and support, and employer of choice for the best, most professional, and kindest care staff."