1982
We emigrated to Australia, living in Sydney
Joined Variety International Tent 56 Variety,The Children’s Charity. I dedicated a lot of my time and money to Variety all over the world, over many years, because I loved helping dis-advantaged and disabled children.
Worked across Australia and UK, commuting over some13 years
1995
Australia had become my home, but TONY insisted that we return to UK ?
4 months later, on 6 September, he left me for Maggie Clough, with a lot of our possessions shipped from Australia still in storage: unpacked.
What was that all about…………..
1996
Toured UK in ‘HIGH SOCIETY’ as MARGARET LORD, originally a non-singing role? That was a fab 9-month tour, back on the road.
1997
Took a rest for a while, then went to Nashville to write lyrics.
1999
Tour of Australia – including the Millenium Celebrations
2000
Australian tour – One Woman Show
2001
7 November 2001 – The High Court of Justice, London. Final Curtain on my marriage to TH - Jackie Trent exits, Stage left.
2003/4
Australian tour – One Woman Show - Great fun Back in Oz - Radio , television and The Stage
2005
7 January, at Luton Airport, UK. Lorraine Chase, Super Model and fine actress in ‘Emmerdale’ was asked by a suave James Bond type, in the famous ‘Campari’ Advert : ‘Where did you come from – Paradise?’ ‘No! Luton Airport?? said she.
Well, that line is now mine……………… Colin and I met at Luton Airport, 6am on 7 January 2005.