Leigh
"Well stuff my old boots!!"

Female
31 years old
Sutton Coldfield, Midlands
United Kingdom



Last Login: 7/5/2008
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    Leigh's Interests
General
Writing, walking (locally and in the Peak District) - I do about 30 miles a week on average, reading, cycling, cooking, tai chi, good food, good alcohol, live music, travel, swimming, aqua-aerobics, spending time with my husband, friends and family, visiting places of historical interest, my website www.leighmathers.co.uk, general t'internet browsing, Scrabble, card games, Trivial Pursuit, useless information, theatre, retro telly, shopping
MusicEclectic to say the least: Queen, Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, The Darkness, ABBA, Kylie, Katie Melua, Erasure, Elvis, Scissor Sisters, Amy Winehouse, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Junior, OMD, Robbie Williams, Will Young, Aerosmith, Extreme, Eva Cassidy, Steps, The Beatles, Coldplay, Shirley Bassey, Louis Armstrong, Marc Almond, Ella Fitzgerald, Madness, Pink Floyd, David Gray, Hayley Westenra, Ben Mills, any 80s cheese, songs from the shows (espesh any Andrew Lloyd Webber or Cole Porter) and am currently getting into classical music (I have this sudden urge to become cultured!!)
MoviesThe Commitments, Anita and Me, The Blues Brothers, Singin' in the Rain, High Society, Mr Bean's Holiday, Titanic, The Life of Brian, in fact any of the Pythons, Love Actually, Airplane, The Wedding Date, Four Weddings and a Funeral, When Harry Met Sally, Chicken Run, any of the Wallace and Gromit ones, Spinal Tap, Shrek, the Naked Gun series, any Harry Potter ones, any Carry On films, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
TelevisionStrictly Come Dancing, Little Britain, Phoenix Nights, Fawlty Towers, Mr Bean, Rising Damp, The Fast Show, The Office, Steptoe and Son, Watching, On the Buses, Dad's Army, Gavin and Stacey, Extras, The Thin Blue Line, The Catherine Tate Show, Rainbow, The Sooty Show, Sooty and Co, The Simpsons, The Muppet Show, Only Fools and Horses, The Royle Family, Victoria Wood - As Seen On TV (Acorn Antiques is utter class), Allo Allo, Hi-de-Hi, The Frost Report, Dangermouse, The Young Ones, Bottom, Bullseye, The Krypton Factor, 3-2-1, The Grimleys...I am, as you can see, a young fogey who was born at least 10 years too late and looove retro comedy, game shows and kids TV - therefore am an ITV3, BBC4 and You Tube nut...
BooksAnita and Me by Meera Syal, the Shopaholic series by Sophie Kinsella, any Judith Cutler crime novels, any Marian Keyes, any Michael Taylor novels (my old next door neighbour - don't mean he's old, LOL, I mean I used to live next door to him), The Commitments by Roddy Doyle, the Harry Potter series, biographies, short stories with a killer twist, anal trivia books, cookery books, my own novels one day (I hope!)
HeroesMy parents, my granny, Peter Kay, JK Rowling, Frank Sinatra, Kylie Minogue, Freddie Mercury, Brian May, David Walliams, Matt Lucas, Michael Taylor, Gene Kelly, Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Jamie Oliver, James Martin, Meera Syal, Carl Chinn, Sammy Davis Junior, Ricky Gervais, Victoria Wood, Julie Walters, Harry H Corbett, Harry without the H Corbett - i.e. Sooty's friend, Matthew Corbett, Rowan Atkinson, Patrick Moore, Alfred Wainwright, Geoffrey Hayes, Brenda Longman, Zippy, George, Sooty, Sweep, Soo, Little Cousin Scampi...

     Leigh's Details
Status:Married
Here for:Networking, Friends
Orientation:Straight
Hometown:Sutton Coldfield
Body type:5' 6" / Slim / Slender
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian
Religion:Atheist
Zodiac Sign:Pisces
Smoke / Drink:No / Yes
Children:Love kids, but not for me
Education:College graduate
Occupation:Legal Secretary
Income:Less than $30,000

   Leigh's Schools
Edgecliff High School
Stourbridge, United Kingdom
Graduated: 1995
Student status: Alumni
 

1988 to 1995

   Leigh's Companies
Express & Star
Wolverhampton, West Midlands UK
Reporter

1999-2000
Sandwell Chronicle
West Bromwich, West Midlands UK
Reporter

1998-1999
Stourbridge/Dudley News
Stourbridge/Dudley, West Midlands UK
Reporter

1996-1998



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   Leigh's Blurbs
About me:
I run my own website http://www.leighmathers.co.uk featuring my short stories and reviews. I am a writer, not published, alas, though am badgering those literary agents.......... (Why can't you put paragraphs in here??) I am a writer, not published, alas, though am badgering those literary agents. I have completed three novels: Classmates, a nostalgia-fest set in the 80s (great fun to write), All the Rage, the tale of a girlband, and Gap Year, set in a village very like the one in which I grew up.......... I am now taking a little break from the novels to concentrate on short stories, which I intend contributing to women’s magazines. I am also going to embark on an Open University course in creative writing, to ‘go back to the drawing board’ and hone my craft somewhat.......... My burning ambition is to make it into print and become a full-time author. At present my job as secretary to a divorce lawyer pays the bills (though I do enjoy work).......... My other main passion in life is walking – when not writing, I’m at my happiest in my cagoule and filthy boots yomping across a muddy hill in the wild and lovely Peak District.......... I got married on 30 June 2007 in a beautiful civil ceremony at the Mill at Alveley to my beloved Nathan, after 9 years together - it was the best day of both our lives, and followed by the most amaaazing honeymoon ever in wonderful Mauritius.......... I live life to the full, and having ‘experiences’ is much more important to me than acquiring possessions. Should I ever come into money, I would spend it on travel and holidays rather than houses and cars, which don’t interest me at all.......... Oh, and I have no time for religion. I live and let live, people are free to pursue whichever religion they choose, but anyone who makes attempts to 'convert' me or forgive me for mythical 'sins' is liable to be given a few suggestions on where to shove their Bible! Being a hardened atheist makes life so lovely and uncomplicated, I feel.
Who I'd like to meet:
Those on my Heroes list who are still alive Sweep is sooooo adorable

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Seanie





Mar 12 2008 7:28 PM

Hi Leigh :-) I sure did, very good - brings it all flooding back, ah good times. Are you a writer? I think I'm destined to be a writer. I stay up all through the night, drink WAY too much coffee, and deep down I long for an Apple Mac! See you soon x Give Nathan a kiss from me. (Not in a gay way)
Jaystix QOF





Mar 1 2008 12:31 AM

I have, it sounded like everyone had a fantastic day.

I spoke to the chaps last night and that sounds like the kind of gigs we should always be doing.

Still there may be other times.
Jaystix QOF





Feb 27 2008 6:32 AM

The wedding was fantastic.

If I could have afforded it I would have hired a helicopter and done them both.

Not sure K would be too happy though.
Jaystix QOF





Feb 22 2008 6:46 AM

Hey Leigh.

Thanks for adding me.

Hope you and Nath are both well.

Probably see you at the Robin.

Cheers

Jase
Mish





Oct 30 2007 1:57 PM

Hi Leigh, just dropping by to say hello. Hope you’re keeping well and the next chapter of ‘Gap Year’ is on its way, really looking forward to reading it.
Nathan Mathers





Aug 25 2007 7:01 PM

Hiya Babe
Thanks for making me the happiest man alive. Love the wedding pics. Sweep rules!!!.
Xxxx
Fireplace





Aug 19 2007 11:16 PM

Leigh, Glad you enjoyed the DVD. We are both fine, hope you and Nath are too. We are counting down to our holiday now, only 14 days left.

Colin
kaytie





Jul 31 2007 3:49 AM


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Congratulations - You look lovely!
♥ Rosebud ♥





Jul 21 2007 10:24 AM

CONGRATULATIONS to u & Nathan!!!! Wooo! U looked lovely!
x x
Anahita





Jul 19 2007 1:58 PM

Hi Leigh

Status "Married" Hooooooooooray
Read your first married blog. Your wedding photographs are perfect... No one can believe they were taken on such a rainy day. Having said that the pictures with white brolly are the best wedding pictures I have ever seen in my life.... And I love the Remains of the Cake in the slide show.
Have a sweet life and enjoy every moment of it.
Love to see more of your writings.
Anahita
xxx
Claire





Jul 11 2007 12:35 PM

Hello Mrs Mathers!

So where are the wedding pictures? hehehe. Hope you're loving married life... You looked stunning on your big day and so happy!!!

Lots of love
Claire xx
Anahita





Jul 10 2007 3:20 PM

Hi Leigh
How are you and dear Natahn. I hope you had a fab time.
Sorry that I missed the wedding. I look forward to seeing your nice pictures.
Anahita
xx
Andy





Jul 7 2007 8:56 AM

Congrats on the wedding, my parents said it was last weekend. Did you have fun?
Janine





Jun 30 2007 3:18 AM

woooooooooooooooooooooo.....
todays the day!!!!!!!!! Hope ure not too nervous!
See you later for some serious dancin! xxxxx
Nina





Jun 29 2007 6:58 AM

Just wanted to say have a wonderful day tomorrow - enjoy it for all it's worth!

Nina x
Leanne





Jun 23 2007 4:29 AM

Hiya!
The photo's look great!
We had a great time, see you at the wedding!
xx
Nina





Jun 21 2007 12:13 PM

Hi Leigh,

Thanks for the add! (I'm 'Clifftown' from the Great Writing site in case you didn't already know...) Love your writing, get the rest of 'Gap Year' finished asap! And good luck with the wedding, was there myself not so long ago...

Nina x
Anahita





Jun 19 2007 4:49 AM

Hi Leigh
Thanks for having me on your hen party. I love your pictures. I had an absolutely fantastic time and enjoyed itto the full. Can't wait to read your new writings about it... Enjoy your big day and your honeymoon...See you soon. Anahita
Janine





Jun 17 2007 11:14 AM

Hey!
Thanks for inviting us to your hen do!
We had a right old boogie! Don't worry i'll deffo be doin the same at the wedding!!!
I wasn't hungover either!!
xxx
Claire





Jun 10 2007 12:57 PM

I know, seems like two minutes ago we got a phone call from Nathan to tell us you were engaged!

I am so excited to see you on your special day.

Ours are going well thanks, all booked, dress bought, and bits and bobs to decide but going well!

See you on the 30th - isn't it your hen party on Friday? I hope you enjoy it!!

Claire xx
Claire





Jun 9 2007 3:55 AM

Hi Leigh

Just a quick note to ask how things are going? Is there anything we can help with in the last few weeks?

I'm really looking forward to your big day. So excited for you!

Claire xx
Claire





May 13 2007 9:07 AM

Hello you!

Jelly and Yoghurt?? What about false nails? I've had them for years - taken them off now though, putting them back on for our wedding NEXT YEAR!!!!!!

Yes, that's right - we've moved it forward - 10 May 2008!

I bet you're more excited than ever! It's flown by - now only 6 weeks 6 days away!! What have you still got to do? Cxx
Andy





May 7 2007 2:29 PM

Why thankyou very much, she is beautiful you'd love her.
♥ Rosebud ♥





Apr 29 2007 11:33 AM

Hello!!!!!!
I see you are on here too!! It's a small world, but I do love myspace I'm afraid! lol
Hows things with you? I bet you are getting married soon! Or are you hitched already? :-D

x x x
Claire





Apr 24 2007 10:27 AM

Hey Leigh

How's the final wedding preps coming? I'm trying to decide on an outfit! So exciting! hehehe.

That's a great pic of you at my 21st. Can you send me any you took that night? I've not got a single one!!

Claire xx
FRET AND FIDDLE





Apr 22 2007 9:13 AM

thanks for your message about the gig at symphony hall yesterday, nice to see Nathen again yesterday, i bet your glad he shaved hat beard off.
shell





Apr 13 2007 10:39 AM

might well be hun, i was always the one to get on with people from other years. i'm still a the same chatterbox hehe xxx
shell





Apr 13 2007 8:16 AM

hi still live there and hate it! lol i remember delivering your newspaper lol wow your getting married, how long have you been with your bloke? xxx
shell





Apr 12 2007 11:41 PM

hiya, long time no see, how are you? xxx
KelboMelonette





Apr 2 2007 1:07 PM

Yeah it was lovely to meet you too
The whole day was perfect wasnt it
x
kaytie





Mar 23 2007 8:12 AM

kaytie





Mar 16 2007 7:02 AM

Thanks for the add

Kayt XX </