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Trish Burgess Posted on02/02/201407/08/2016 Trish Takes Five 32 Comments

Remember just before Christmas when Dougie and I helped the Spanish lorry driver find his way to the correct flower factory? – A tale of goodwill to all men at Christmas

A few days later our local paper, the Lincolnshire Free Press, were looking for examples of random acts of kindness and, on a whim, I sent them a link to my blog post. They were interested in the story, arranged for Dougie and I to be photographed and published this article, using quotes from my post to tell the tale: Couple save festive flower deliveries

Soon after I was approached by one of the reporters at the paper and asked if I would like to have a weekly column of my own as the editor liked the humour he had seen in my blog. At first I was immensely flattered and excited and then I came over all unnecessary as I realised I would have to produce weekly content, to a deadline, not just blog when the fancy took me. Also, it would have to be relevant to the readership. I can’t imagine they want to know about fancy holidays.

After initially wanting to run away and hide, I decided to man up and accept the challenge. I’m not being paid (shame) but they will link to my blog so it seemed churlish to not grab the opportunity and see where it leads. I’ve got nothing to lose except my husband’s reputation in the community.

This week they introduced me to their readers with this article and, following a brainstorming session on Facebook, we came up with the name, Trish Takes Five. I did fool with Geordie Shorts for a time which made me laugh but I realised my exploits weren’t in the same league as that of my Newcastle compatriots. (For the uninitiated, just search Geordie Shore on the internet to be enlightened!)

 Lincolnshire Free Press announces new column

I seem to have lopped off a few lines in the above photo but, as I can’t be doing with photographing it again, you can read the article here


My first column will be published on Tuesday, maybe earlier online, and is a gentle start, with me talking about my role as Mrs Overall in Acorn Antiques. I was quite restricted with the word count but have now been told they can let me have more so next week’s column, which I’m just polishing up this weekend, will be more the length of a regular blog post. I think next week’s is funnier, but I suppose that’s subjective.

So wish me luck and let’s hope my local friends and neighbours are kind to me. Certainly I’ve had a lovely response from people so far – but then, I haven’t written anything yet….

 

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32 Comments

  1. wellfedfred Reply
    02/02/2014 at 7:40 pm

    Congratulations! They're lucky to get you!

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      03/02/2014 at 3:45 pm

      You're too kind. Right, of course… ;-))

  2. Troy Reply
    02/02/2014 at 9:07 pm

    If it were me, I'd pay you double the money!

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      03/02/2014 at 3:45 pm

      I knew I should have negotiated the figure!

  3. Jay Reply
    02/02/2014 at 9:53 pm

    Oh Trish that's fantastic, how exciting & loads of luck! Keep us posted.

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      03/02/2014 at 3:46 pm

      I will! I will have to juggle the blog and the column but I will put links on here when I think I've written a decent one!

  4. Steve Reply
    03/02/2014 at 7:10 am

    Best of luck, Trish, really hope it leads to to bigger (and wage paying) things!

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      03/02/2014 at 3:51 pm

      Thanks Steve. I hope so too. The paper has always been good to me with regard to AmDram publicity etc but I'm conscious of the fact that there are freelancers/journalists who are let down by people like me doing work for nothing. On the other hand I'm feeling less pressured about things because of the arrangement. Will see how it goes.

  5. Funky Wellies Reply
    03/02/2014 at 7:26 am

    What great news! I will make sure to read your column online. :o) xx

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      03/02/2014 at 3:51 pm

      Thanks Katia xx

  6. Mums do travel Reply
    03/02/2014 at 8:08 am

    This is great news Trish, I'm really excited for you and I know your column will be lovely to read.

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      03/02/2014 at 3:52 pm

      That's a lovely thing to say, Gretta. Much appreciated x

  7. Gappy Reply
    03/02/2014 at 8:41 am

    That's a fantastic opportunity – I'm really excited for you. You'll do a brilliant job and who knows where it'll lead eh?

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      03/02/2014 at 3:53 pm

      It's certainly come along at the right time. Needed a fresh challenge. I'm wandering around with a notebook, constantly writing ideas down!

  8. Sarah Reply
    03/02/2014 at 9:27 am

    Nice one Trish. Break a leg… oh hang on, that's just for the theatre… 🙂

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      03/02/2014 at 3:53 pm

      A friend of mine on Facebook said, 'Break a pen!' which I thought was rather apt!

  9. Actually Mummy... Reply
    03/02/2014 at 10:39 am

    Well done on being talent spotted! Good luck with the column

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      03/02/2014 at 3:54 pm

      Thanks so much. Nervous but excited.

  10. auntiegwen Reply
    03/02/2014 at 7:26 pm

    ooh how exciting! I was going to say break a pen too, always just a little bit slow me 🙂 xx

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      04/02/2014 at 6:23 pm

      It hadn't dawned on me either. May write it down for future reference!

  11. Mary @AsturianDiary Reply
    04/02/2014 at 12:54 pm

    It really is exciting and well done you on grabbing the opportunity. You'll be fab. I can't wait to read your first column!

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      04/02/2014 at 6:24 pm

      I thought it was worth giving it a go, after an initial panic. Let's see how it works out 🙂

  12. rossmountney Reply
    04/02/2014 at 1:47 pm

    Well done you!! I shall have to make sure I get my hands on that paper now! All the best. x

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      04/02/2014 at 6:26 pm

      Thank you!
      First column was today and they had a pic of me on the front page too. I have a clearer idea of how much space I have to work with so feel much easier about it now.

  13. K Ville Reply
    04/02/2014 at 9:06 pm

    ohhhh get you! Blimey! Well done and break a leg (again – you'll have none left soon) and all that. (PS I'm sure someone else in Lincolnshire took a posh holiday once or twice!!)

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      06/02/2014 at 3:50 pm

      I'm not sure what to do about holiday posts. They want a local feel to the column but there's a limit to funny stories I can tell about trips to the Tesco. I think, once I've got myself settled, and they are happy to keep me, I may just write about other non-parochial topics, submit them and see what they say. If they aren't right, then they will go on the blog as usual.

  14. BavarianSojourn Reply
    05/02/2014 at 9:29 pm

    Good luck and good luck, not that you will need it, you are perfect for it, your writing always makes me laugh! Congratulations by the way! 🙂 xx

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      06/02/2014 at 3:52 pm

      Thank you so much. I will have to keep the rude bits out but I'm hoping I can come up with the goods on a regular basis (that's the hard bit!)

  15. Bass Pryce Reply
    07/02/2014 at 4:09 pm

    Given the pen is mightier than the sword I hope you've been pumping a bit of iron for all this break a pen malarchy, Well done,

  16. Curry Queen Reply
    07/02/2014 at 6:03 pm

    Well done you – more power to your keyboard!! x

  17. Curry Queen Reply
    07/02/2014 at 6:04 pm

    Just tried to comment but Google is playing up (just for a change). All I wanted to say was well done and more power to your keyboard. Look forward to hearing howit goes! x

  18. About Last Weekend Reply
    17/02/2014 at 5:10 pm

    Congrats Trish – they are very lucky to have you!!! You have great sense of humour and take on life!

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