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Bill Martin: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

The Steeple Times asks thrice Ivor Novello Award winning songwriter Bill Martin: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”   The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Sir Winston Churchill and all he stood for and...

The truth's stranger than fiction

The “Devil’s Advocate” is jailed for 14 years   Bogus lawyer Giovanni di Stefano was jailed for 14 years yesterday after being found guilty of nine counts of obtaining a money transfer by deception, eight counts...

Jackie Branston: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

The Steeple Times asks concierge Jackie Branston: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”   The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Inner strength.   “Don't get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto....

“Where are they now?” – Monica Lewinsky

What has become of the world’s most famous intern Monica Lewinsky?   Monica Lewinsky, it seems, is making a return to public life. The world's most famous intern was spotted at the birthday party of Heather...

Alan Miller: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

The Steeple Times asks fund manager Alan Miller: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”   The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? It’s a four letter word. It’s Gina, not the four letter word you...

Pass the Chablis

ASmallWorld gets even more small minded   When it started in the same month in 2004 as Facebook, the social network ASmallWorld was ahead of the game. Founded by Erik Wachtmeister with the help of such...

Reader offer: Free tickets to Comedy Punch

Ten free pairs of tickets to Comedy Punch   Terina Denny, the MC and organiser of the popular Fulham comedy night, Comedy Punch, is offering ten pairs of tickets (worth £14 a pair) to readers of...

Alex Preston: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

The Steeple Times asks author Alex Preston: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”   The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Books, cooks and good looks.   “Don't get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion,...

David Reuben Jr: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

The Steeple Times asks emerging market investor David Reuben Jr: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”   The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? I try to follow the “Golden Rule”. Treat others the way...

Jessica Fellowes: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

The Steeple Times asks journalist and author Jessica Fellowes: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”   The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? To learn from history - in all senses of the word – but...

Neil Hamilton: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

The Steeple Times asks writer, broadcaster and entertainer Neil Hamilton: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”   The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Christine.   “Don't get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a...

“Where are they now?” – James Hewitt

What has become of the “love rat” James Hewitt?   In the first of a new series, we seek to find out what has become of well-known individuals who have faded into obscurity or moved on...

Laura Cathcart: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

The Steeple Times asks milliner Laura Cathcart: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”   The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?  “No woman is a success to herself”. I’ve paraphrased this from Graham Greene...

Crashing Assange

The uninvited nuisances who are the nightmare of any party host   First published in October 2011 on a blog written by Matthew Steeples, we revisit the story of the leading gatecrashers who boldly go where...

Eugene Carokis: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

The Steeple Times asks shipbroker Eugene Carokis: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”   The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Gordon Gekko.   “Don't get even, get medieval" is, in our humble opinion, a great motto....

Jim Ruig: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

The Steeple Times asks architectural antiques expert Jim Ruig: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”   The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Design, travel and friends.   “Don't get even, get medieval” is, in our humble...

Anna-Louise Felstead: "What's on your mantelpiece?"

The Steeple Times asks artist Anna-Louise Felstead: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”   The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? My old headmaster Peter Pyemont once said in a Friday assembly: “The more you...

Noelle Reno: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

The Steeple Times asks fashion entrepreneur Noelle Reno: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”   The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? The weather… Or Tolstoy.   “Don't get even, get medieval" is, in our humble opinion,...

Jack P. Shepherd: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

The Steeple Times asks actor Jack Shepherd (“Coronation Street’s” David Platt): “What’s on your mantelpiece?”   The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Patience and optimism.   “Don't get even, get medieval" is, in our...

Jane Felstead: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

The Steeple Times asks “Made in Chelsea’s” Jane Felstead: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”   The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? My conscience.   “Don't get even, get medieval" is, in our humble opinion, a...

Russell Norman: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

The Steeple Times asks restaurateur Russell Norman: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”   The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? I am guided by the usual human forces, but my permanent motivation is work.   “Don't...

Natalie Coyle: "What's on your mantelpiece?"

The Steeple Times asks classical singer Natalie Coyle: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”   The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Passion. I’m driven and motivated by many things – the desire to succeed;...

Deborah Walker: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

The Steeple Times asks matchmaker Deborah Walker: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”   The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? ‘The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible”.   “Don't get...

Oliver Gerrish: "What's on your mantelpiece?"

The Steeple Times asks musician and architectural historian Oliver Gerrish: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”   The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? My guiding force is optimism.   “Don't get even, get medieval" is, in...

Kiss Me

Victoria Aitken launches a single for Valentine’s Day   This Valentine’s Day, the electro-house chart topping singer-songwriter Victoria Aitken, daughter of the former Conservative minister Jonathan Aitken, has released her latest single, Kiss Me.     Of what inspired...

Ten types of playground mother

Sarah Tucker explains the types of mother she thinks exist in the school playground   In a short video for Netmums, best selling author Sarah Tucker educates viewers about the ten types of mums she believes...

Neil “Razor” Ruddock: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

The Steeple Times asks former footballer and television personality Neil “Razor” Ruddock: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”   The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom.” What’s your guiding force? My dad.   “Don't get even, get medieval" is, in our...

Topes Calland: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

The Steeple Times asks “super-tutor” Topes Calland: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”   The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom.” What’s your guiding force? The mantra I use with my students is: “clarity, confidence, creativity”.   “Don't get even, get...

Roubi L’Roubi: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

The Steeple Times asks the Bond Street couturier and Huntsman co-owner Roubi L’Roubi: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”   The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom.” What’s your guiding force? “Achieve the ideal”, striving for perfection in my craft. Indeed,...

Leah Newman: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

The Steeple Times asks the model Leah Newman: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”   The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom.” What’s your guiding force? Global warming.   “Don't get even, get medieval" is, in our humble opinion, a great...

The highbrow with the eyebrow

A tribute to philanthropist and sports entrepreneur George Gund III by Matthew Steeples   In my years visiting San Francisco, it was always a pleasure to meet one of the city’s great men, George Gund III.       An...

Alexander Nikitich: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”

The Steeple Times asks Carfax Education founder Alexander Nikitich: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”   The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom.” What’s your guiding force? Common sense.   “Don't get even, get medieval" is, in our humble opinion, a...