Congratulations to my publisher – Bloomsbury Professional – on reaching a landmark 10th birthday. I love working with the team at Bloomsbury – so friendly and accessible – here’s to the next ten years.
And thanks for the lovely write-up on my book…click link below
10th Birthday – Our Products – full
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30 September 2014 finally arrived – and at last I would pick up my silent auction ‘prize’ from the West Ham Utd 2014 Players Awards dinner.
The prize – being included in a photo of the West Ham Utd 2014/15 squad – complete with fantastic new signings Alex Song, Diafra Sakho, and Cheikhou Kouyate.
Here are some memorable photos from the day…
Me with the West Ham squad (next to Big Sam)
Some selfies with some great players and Big Sam.
Photo of my Selfie with captain Kevin Nolan!
My great Selfie with Big Sam
Selfie with Winston Reid
Selfie with the legend – Alex Song
And Patricia getting in on the photo action…
Patricia taking a team photo….
Thanks to everyone at the club, especially Julie O’Leary
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Jeff Lynne with ELO spaceship backdrop
It really does not get much better than this. This year’s Radio 2 In The Park offered a fantastic line-up and certainty appealed to our guests’ musical leanings.
We were treated to a line-up that included legends such as Chrissie Hynde, Blondie, Billy Ocean, and Jeff Lynne’s ELO. And they all treated us to the very best of their musical catalogues.
My personal favourite was the new girl on the block – Kacey Musgraves – whose wonderful voice combines with a very refreshing and reflective style of country music and she certainly wowed the Hyde Park crowd (I can recommend her new album – Same Trailer Different Park).
Jeff Lynne topped the bill with over an hour’s worth of ELO’s hits, including Evil Woman, Telephone Line, Livin Thing, Turn To Stone, Showdown, and of course, Mr Blue Sky. His various colourful ‘backdrops shone beautifully against the night sky. His encore ‘Roll Over Beethoven’ sent everyone away with that special ‘feel good factor’ that comes from a such a memorable experience. As one of our guests remarked, “We had a brilliant time – ELO were the icing on a very nice cake”.
Our lovely friends at AR Events gave us a great ‘viewing’ table, close to Radio 2’s presenters’ platforms and we did not waste the opportunity of ‘schmoozing’ with them.
Thank you to all at AR Events for a wonderful VIP experience and great food!
Selection of our photos for the day
David, Patricia, Peter & Joey
The PRTC table
A dodgy selfie with Ken Bruce
Chris, Kim, Ru and Martin enjoying birds eye view of Blondie…
The Hyde Park Crowd awaiting the next act
Hello Sara Cox – can I have a photo?
Blondie bringing back the memories
The wonderful Kacey Musgraves
Anneka Rice being briefed
My VIP pass and mini programme
I was very lucky to have been awarded second place prize at the West Ham Utd Player Awards dinner in May (see previous post). The prize was being guest of West Ham’s joint chairmen for the pre-season friendly vs UC Sampdoria (and I could also bring along my partner, Patricia and my brother Ian and his son – Michael (both lifelong Hammers fans).
As part of the Prize, I got to choose the man of the match and present the award. I choose one of our most reliable players – Mark Noble – who was a pivotal part of our display. Peter Rayney Tax Consulting Ltd was also featured on the screen as the Match Day sponsor.
We thoroughly appreciated the kind hospitality shown by everyone at the club, especially chairmen David Gold, David Sullivan, Jill Moore, Julie O’Leary, and Charley Harding, for making it a magical memorable day…
Here are some photos from our adventure…
Presenting Man of the Match award to Mark Noble
Pitchside with David Gold and nephew Michael
Sitting in Big Sam’s hot seat in the dug-out (with Patricia)
Cross arms ‘Irons’ pose with David Gold and David Sullivan (and Brother Ian)
Brother Ian and son Michael with Mo Diame
I was so pleased to be able to choose the Non-Stop Oldies on the Steve Wright Show on Friday 16 May 2014.
Many of you have emailed to say how much you enjoyed my eclectic selection from the early 70s and the place these songs have in my musically formative years.
Since this is only a half an hour slot, Steve could only play a selection from the 30 songs I was required to choose. Many of you have asked to see my full selection of 30 tracks, so here goes (* = actually played on show):
1. Jerusalem – Emerson, Lake & Palmer
2. Blue Guitar – Justin Hayward & John Lodge
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3. Friends – Arrival
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4. Solid State Brain – Chris Rainbow
5. I Believe In You – Gallagher & Lyle
6. Soley Soley – Middle of the Road
7. He’s Misstra Know It All – Stevie Wonder
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8. Everything Changes – Lesley Duncan
9. Take To The Mountains – Richard Barnes
10. The Guitar Man – Bread
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11. Superbird – Sedaka
12. The Best Is Yet To Come – Clifford T Ward
13 Wonderful Dream – Ann-Marie David
14 Jig A Jig – East Of Eden
15 Pinball – Brian Protheroe
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16. Shannon – Henry Gross
17. Teenage Lament 74 – Alison Cooper
18 It’s A Game – String Driven Thing
19 El Doomo – Ellis
20 A Walkin Miracle – Limmie & The Family Cookin’
21 The Year Of The Cat – Al Stewart
22 The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down – Joan Baez
23 Stardust – David Essex
24 Everyday – Slade
25 Without You – Nilsson
26 Part Of The Union – The Strawbs
27 Nothing Rhymed – Gilbert O’ Sullivan
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28 Softly Whispering I Love You – The Congregation
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29 I’m Still Waiting – Diana Ross
30 Jackie Blue – Ozark Mountain Daredevils
I have recently had a number of requests for a copy of the ‘Advanced Corporation Tax issues – 2013’ handout that was prepared for my talk to the Chartered Institute Of Taxation – South West England branch…so here goes – please feel free to download!
I was really chuffed with Jane Moore’s review of my book – Tax Planning For Family and Owner Managed Companies 2012/13 – in the April 2013 edition of the ICAEW’s TAXLine. Please see below for review.
I was thrilled to be invited to talk about ‘my tune with a tale’ on Graham Norton’s Radio 2 show on a very snowy Saturday morning in January. My ‘tune with a tale’ was EVERYTHING I OWN by Bread (David Gates). As I explained, contrary to popular belief, this song is not a typical romantic ballad. Gates penned it following the death of his father as a loving tribute to him.
I also got to explain about the perils of egregious tax planning!
Please play the attached audio file by opening this link
https://peterrayney.co.uk/radio/grahamnorton.mp3
Peter
I am delighted to announce that Bloomsbury Professional has just published the latest 2012/13 edition of my book – Tax Planning For Family and Owner Managed Companies’ – which has been heavily updated for all relevant tax development and changes. The book can be ordered from Bloomsbury Professional (at www.bloomsburyprofessional.com), Amazon or any other reliable book seller.
Tax Planning For Family and Owner Managed Companies – 2012/13
Most of our guests at the dinner table
Our clients and guests certainly had lots of fun at this year’s Radio 2 In The Park Concert (9 September 2012), aptly described as ‘a pop festival in a day’. There was a strong line up of acts appealing to all tastes and ages. My personal favourites were Emile Sande, Paloma Faith, Rebecca Ferguson, The Average White Band and legendary rockers Status Quo.
Emeli Sandé on stage
Of course, some of our guests (who shall remain nameless) were ‘wowed’ by Jessie J and the the headline act, Sir Tom Jones – it’s all a matter of personal taste!
We were all really impressed by the tasty food in our VIP tent and the endless flow of Pimms – as evidenced in this shot below
Victor and Patricia with Pimms in hand (x2)
Some of us loved the opportunity to talk and have our pictures taken with many Radio 2 celebrities, as shown below:
Ken Bruce and me...
Jeremy Vine and Me
I seem to have an admirer...Moira Stewart!
This felt like the last day of summer but what a great day out – we will certainly be back next year…
Peter Rayney