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DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS 13th - 18th Mar 2017 at 7.30pm Inspired by the smash hit multi-million selling albums Dreamboats and Petticoats One, Two, Three, Four and Five, the West End sell out sensation Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical features some of the greatest hit songs of the Rock ‘n’ Roll era

MUSIC HALL TAVERN 19th Mar 2017 at 7.30pm The UK’s premier comedy family drag variety show is back with a brand new fabulous show for 2017!

Whatever your age, come along and join Mrs T and the “girls” from MHT this Spring for a truly magnificent night of dazzling costumes, side splitting laughter and a cast of unique characters singing and dancing all night long

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 25th Mar 2017 at 4:30pm and 7.30pm

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An all-singing, all-dancing comedy set in a department store, where four women with seemingly nothing in common, meet by chance and make fun of their woeful lives experiencing “The Change”. (Extra show added by demand)

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BBC RADIO 2’S ‘FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT’ 29th Mar 2017 at 7.30pm Joe Stilgoe’s Big Band Bonanza! With the BBC Big Band conducted by Chris Egan. Starring: Joe Stilgoe, Madeline Bell and Anthony Strong.

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MERCURY - THE ULTIMATE QUEEN TRIBUTE 30th Mar 2017 at 7.30pm Winners of the National Tribute Awards, Mercury have firmly established themselves as one of the world’s most authentic tributes to Queen.

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31st Mar 2017 at 7.30pm The ABBA REUNION tribute Show is the creation of an Award Winning West End Director, Producer and Choreographer and stars the original ‘Frida’ from the London West End cast!

THE SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS 1st April 2017 at 7.30pm

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Adora Belle Beauty

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Women in Business

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Mother’s Day

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Every Home Needs Fashion

Local female entrepreneurs

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The Spa Experience

Treats and Offers

Glenn McCrory An interview with Gossip

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DON'T WAIT YOUR LIFE AWAY

Tutti Organics As with many women entrepreneurs, we tend to experience life changing inspiration from our children, (Harvey 18 and Deia 2 years old) who have categorically been the driving force behind my journey.

In short, that journey is a story of rags to riches, and by riches, I mean love, joy, and happiness.

When I had my son it wasn't the greatest of birthing experiences (to say the least), so when we fell pregnant with my daughter I was hugely motivated to have an entirely different birthing experience both for me and my baby. My desire was to have the most natural birth possible and so I decided to learn and practice Hypnobirthing. We had my daughter at home, in a birthing pool with candles and music, I had no pain relief or medical intervention and felt absolutely no pain whatsoever.

Once my daughter was born I became really interested in organic living. Not just the food we ate but also I wanted to look for skin care products. Sadly I found a lot of products that said they were “organic” or ‘natural’ still contained ‘nasties’ or mass produced in factories and so in a lightbulb moment I decided I would create my own brand.

I wanted to take my brand that was not just about selling products.

I wanted to build a company that each person that comes into contact it would in some way enhance their lives, customers and employees. I wanted to spring of a platform of authenticity, real honest of goodness Organic luxury. I wanted something that was created from start to finishing with love, inspiration, and nature.

I am are extremely proud of the fact that we carefully create the most effective luxurious, organic skin care collections. Tutti products help rejuvenate, purify and repair the skin for a more visibly youthful glow. We also help you to create a mindful skin care ritual that is meditative in its application to help balance the mind and spirit.

All of our Tutti organic products are loving made in the most stunning workshop by artisans in Wales UK and work in harmony with the gifts of nature, that are grown quite miraculously in abundance. Tutti then lovingly select the finest organic ingredients to create recipes that purify, rejuvenate and repair the skin.

prescriptive ( for each skin type) collection for beautifully balanced, glowing, youthful skin.

The Extraordinary Skin Collection is a truly divine, collection of products specially designed for more mature skin. This collection is driven by visible results. Action packed with the most amazing organic ingredients that will help reduce fine lines and wrinkles leaving your skin visibly rejuvenated with a glowing, healthy look and feel.

From April we will be launching our other Tutti Collections: Tutti for Men, Mummy & Baby, Healing Remedies, Sun Protection and the Body, Hand and Feet Collection To all Gossip readers, I would say Don't wait your life away.

All each of us ever truly has is this present moment. Believe in your own inner magnificence and take one step at a time with a clear vision of what you truly desire.

Tutti launches their website this month, www.tuttiorganics.co.uk Follow us on Instagram @tutti_organics Facebook page Tutti Organics

After just under 2 years R&D we have created 10 beautiful, extremely effective and luxurious collections containing 50+ products. We launch our website this month with our first two collections: The Daily Essentials; The ultimate ME time whilst you Cleanse, Tone and Moisturise with our

T: 07740 041062 | W: www.tuttiorganics.co.uk | Facebook page: Tutti Organics | Follow us on Instagram: @tutti_organics

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IN BUSINESS My name is

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Fisher An independant Herbalife distributor

I found Herbalife when I was at my personal rock bottom. Or should I say Herbalife found me?

I was in my mid fifties, suddenly single after the break up of a relationship and wondering how I got here. This wasn’t my life plan. I started eating and drinking my way through depression and managed to convince myself that a bottle of wine and a bag of Haribo was a healthy balanced meal.

My name is

Claire Walton

Hello, my name is Claire Walton – MAD Coach!

I founded Leaders Are Making A Difference – Leaders are MAD for short because I am passionate about inspiring and enabling people in business to become real Leaders.

What I mean by a real Leader is someone who is driven to make a significant difference for their organisations and themselves and not just protect their status and salary.

I went to a breakfast networking meeting and a Herbalife member stood up and asked “what did you have for your breakfast today?” I had just had coffee, no food. The next question was the killer. “How’s that working for you?” Clearly it wasn’t working for me at all.

I have an extensive background in Executive Director and Senior Manager roles across diverse industries and in many major brand names. I have learned from some amazing business leaders and some awful ones over the past 30 years. I use this experience and the knowledge and skills gained through a variety of coaching qualifications and a Master’s degree in Business to inspire and enable performance improvement in others.

It took over a year for me to try the products – I’m very stubborn !! But then, within days I felt better. I had more energy, I stopped craving sugar, I just felt better. Within 6 months I lost 30lbs and I was feeling amazing. I looked better, I felt better, I lost weight ( and kept it off ) my confidence returned, I started eating properly, discovered a love of Body Combat and Hiking, I slept better and my depression lifted.

I love meeting new people and working with new businesses identifying how I can help them achieve their potential. I also love the variety of work I do and I would love to attract some local clients here in Teesside. I was born and educated here but left for my career. Having returned 8 years ago I have a goal for 2017 to connect with local business leaders and make a difference here.

At that point I decided what I wanted to do with my life. I want to help people to feel better and be healthier. I now help people go from bad to better and it’s so much more than weight loss. I know because I’ve been there and come out on the other side. So if I ask you “what did you have for breakfast today?” and “How is that working for you?” it’s because I care.

I want everyone to feel as amazing as I do and I’m so grateful that Herbalife is enabling me to live a life I love, helping people to lose weight and live a healthy active lifestyle.

Of course it is not all work and no play. I also love the flexibility of working for myself. I like to maintain my own resilience with a mixture of Pilates, spinning classes and lots of walking and most days I have the opportunity to do at least one. The flexibility also provides me with lots of opportunities to pop up to Newcastle to see my daughter as well as voluntarily supporting the Board of a Counselling provider based in Gateshead. And anyone that knows me will tell you that I make the most of my self-employed status by taking lots of holidays. One of my favourite being a health and fitness retreat in Portugal, I’ve always got one of those planned if not two!

T: 07703 797614 A: 72 Beaumont House, Church Road, Stockton, TS18 1TW T: 07854 605887 Facebook: @247nutrition

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My name is

Rebecca Grant

I’m 26 years old and I am the youngest member of the Pure Hairdressing team.

I previously worked for Toni & Guy for ten years with Amber Mackay but when she moved to Pure she hand picked me to join the team.

At 14 I had no idea about what to do but after getting work experience at Toni & Guy I was offered a Saturday job and fell in love with it all. Even after completing a full-time apprenticeship I haven’t stopped learning – through attending Wella, Loréal and Toni & Guy courses. Striving to offer my clients the best, I do both colouring and cutting and offer only the best service.

What I’ve loved about working at Pure is that it is such a laid back and calm atmosphere. We’re like a family and all dedicated to giving you all the attention and care you need alongside the complimentary wines, beers and prosecco. Having your hair done should be more than just that, it should be a rewarding and friendly experience and that’s what you can expect from me and the rest of the team.

I specialise in Wedding and Prom hair, it all started when my cousin asked me to see what I could do with her hair for her wedding and ended up asking me to do her hair for the big day. I love the creativity of it but also working with classical styles. I’ll never do it without seeing the dress first, I want to give you the perfect hair to accompany it to complete your captivating look for your big day.

Pure is a hub of great hairdressing and we’re attracting clients from across the North East to come to us in Stokesley so pop down and let us impress you.

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With our 5 treatment rooms and a spray tan room, there is something for everyone, whether it be a quick leg wax in your lunch break or an hours full body massage upstairs in our spa treatment rooms.

Innovations Beauty Clinic has been shortlisted in the best beauty salon of the year North East category and will find out if they will be crowned winners at the glamorous ceremony being held in Manchester.

Myself and my staff are delighted to have been shortlisted as a finalist, having entered the awards for the first time.

The glitzy event promises to be the biggest in the Hair and Beauty calendar, with a variety of awards there for the taking, including the Stylist of the Year to the much sought after Beauty Salon of the Year.

The Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel will once again play host to the fourth annual English Hair & Beauty Awards which will take place on Sunday, March 26.

The English Hair & Beauty Awards Chapter 2 shows appreciation for those in the beauty industry that leave us looking and feeling fantastic. These Awards provide a platform to thank those in the beauty industry, letting them know that their good work doesn’t go unnoticed.

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With 100 spaces on site parking, meeting room and shared kitchen facilities, Gloucester House is the ideal place for your business.

Gloucester House Stockton is located on Church Road in Stockton-on-Tees, within easy walking distance from the recently rejuvenated High Street. With fantastic links to local transport and easy access to the A66 and A19, staff and visitors will have no problems getting to you.

The building has the highest levels of security including individual fob access control with key less entry, High Definition CCTV, monitored intruder alarm and Video door entry, your business will be secure at Gloucester House.

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Coming into Spring and JD Training has had a very busy successful year already quite a few talking points along the way.

Our portfolio is ever increasing but we constantly try to improve on our existing courses.

We are especially proud of our induction training into health and social care. At JD we believe that the foundation of the induction is to ensure our learners are given the tools and confidence to provide excellent personal care with privacy and dignity. Our courses are educational and practical with the use of our body suit, sensory impairment glasses and interactive tasks such as feeding etc. This enables the learners to experience the challenges service users face each day. The learners leave our centre with understanding and knowledge required to fulfil their role in health and social care successfully.

aid tutors are spreading the word in the use of these machines and how they can save lives by having one in your workplace. Many shopping centres, schools, offices, industrial workplaces have taken this on board and have them in place having well trained staff can make the difference in dealing with an emergency.

Those vital moments are critical in assisting someone until the arrival of the emergency services and our tutors strive to give people the confidence to be able to administer Life saving first aid effectively.

Doctors, nurses, teachers, nursery assistants, personal care assistants have praised our tutors in their delivery of this training how they had made it simple to understand, given them confidence and not afraid to use AED if required.

We have seen a huge increase in the number of learners wanting paediatric first aid since the introduction of Millie’s Law and Millie’s mark. This is a wonderful testament to the parents of Millie who campaigned

All first aid training courses have to now include the use of Defibrillators – our excellent first

for paediatric first aid training to be given to those taking care of children. Our paediatric trainers have had exceptional feedback on how it made the learners feel more confident in dealing with emergency situations with babies and children.

It is a natural reaction for parents to be anxious when leaving their children with nurseries, schools and child minders, but to know that the staff in the establishments have had this training gives reassurance to all.

It has also had a positive effect on some people who have not achieved any qualifications since leaving school and they have left our centre with a level 3 qualification and feel extremely proud of themselves inspiring them to learn more.

We hope our year continues to be successful and sees the growth our of our company approaching its twelfth year.

Any training you require please contact our friendly team at JD Training, 01642 602600 email Info@jd-training.co.uk or visit our website www.jd-training.co.uk. We will be glad to help.

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Julie Connaughton MY STORY

by James Stevenson

As Gossip enters its 4th year with bold ambitions of things to come, I feel now is the perfect time to introduce myself.

Explaining how I've got to where I am today, the story of my life and those close to me, and my plans of what's to come for not only the magazine but something much more important and personal JPC Community Farm.

The farm project is not just for my personal family but for all those who have someone with special needs.

When my daughter was only 7 years old my son was born as they say 'normal' but issues occurred and he ended up in an incubator fighting for his life – and he has never stopped fighting since then.

I've always managed home life with my own career, starting in retail and quickly gaining management skills by working in Retail. It wasn't long before I found myself moving into a different direction, marketing where I found my skills best suited and spent the majority of my career.

The proud wife of Paul Connaughton, a former Police Officer, and the proud mother of two beautiful children Abigail, 23, who has graduated University and now has a career of her own at a digital marketing agency in London and my wonderful son James, 16, who has Hypertonia Cerebral Palsy but has never let his disabilities stop him from being a bubbly loving fun person with a huge personality whose smile makes everyone he meets hearts melt I believe I have one of the highest skills an education can't buy – being a mum to a child with special needs.

A skill shared with many others who strive to be the best they can be for their child.

Paul, Abigail and I did everything we could to learn how to best care for James and now he can help with feeding, undress, and shower himself, things he was never going to able to do.

I quickly worked my way up from Marketing Manager for Land Rover to Regional Marketing Manager; I held this position working for Hyundai, Lexus, the Department of Health, Tesco, Then Land Rover South East - Being away from home was getting too much for my son and me so I decided to make another change in my career

It changed my world when a specialist told me my son would never walk or talk and in his own words; “no magic pill or injection will change that.” Words I'll never forget that forged an unfathomable determination in me to prove him wrong and I’ve spent the last 16 years doing so with the love and support from my immediate family and close friends

The role saw me work as project manager, control marketing plans and budgets, conduct market research to understand communities across the UK, event management and more – the role required drive,

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excellent communication, initiative and the utmost professionalism. The broad range of experience I earned shaped me into who I am today.

In 2014 my daughter Abigail wanted to pursue a career in marketing and alongside her studies, we planned to work together, a new challenge and experience for us both, by launching Gossip. A local, glossy lifestyle and fashion magazine. It was an opportunity for local businesses to advertise and for us to highlight local fashion, talent and more.

I am proud to say 4 years later Gossip has grown to what you see today with a range of features on food, fashion and more as well as letting a large number of local businesses reach 14,000 ABC1 homes as well as hosting a number of incredibly successful charity balls.

However, upon reaching 50 and my son turning 16 I had to stop and reevaluate the future. After seeing BBC's Panorama investigate care homes, it really opened Paul's and my eyes that the standard of care offered can often be totally unacceptable for our son and we had to wonder what the future held when we weren't around for him – a sentiment we found we shared with many other parents of special needs adults and children.

We decided who better to secure his future, and the future of others, by establishing our own independent supported living accommodation with a separate respite facility for James and others like him. Hence, the idea of the JPC Community Farm was born. After just over 15 months into this project, and after an incredible amount of hard work from ourselves and many others who we are eternally grateful for their

support we are well on our way, but the work is far from done.

The James Paul Connaughton Community Farm has secured a property in Tame Bridge near Stokesley set within 27 acres of North Yorkshire countryside which offers a great deal of privacy but also easy access to main roads as well as plenty of space for enriching activities.

of people offering their skills and experience to help us. It is something that is being accomplished – not a single doubt in our minds – but we still need help completing this dream project.

I will be hosting a number of charity balls, the next is the Great Gatsby Ball on March 24th, A white collar boxing event on 7th April alongside a number of fundraising events and Paul is completing an incredible Half-Iron Man Challenge on 15th July by swimming 1.2 Miles with James in a dinghy, biking 56 Miles with James on the bike and then running 13.1 Miles with James in a specially adapted wheelchair.

This is just the start with much more to come – if you'd like to donate to the cause, want to join us in fundraising or want to know more about the JPC Community Farm then contact me on 07487842071

Together WE CAN accomplish this!

We will provide a 5-star (Outstanding) supported living environment for those with additional needs and will promote an interactive, community engaged lifestyle for the residents. Offering initially 9 apartments and a 3 bed shared living apartment, with space for future development.

We want to offer residents an indoor and outdoor play area, trampoline/ rebound therapy, and an equestrian arena for riding for the disabled, horticultural therapy garden, café, day care, animal petting farm, hydrotherapy pool the list is endless however we are prioritising what is most needed first. The JPC Community Farm will be enriching and educating to the highest standard. We accept nothing but the best for own our son and want to guarantee that experience for others.

The Farm has a way to go yet, but as a family, we’ve never been more determined to succeed in something and we have countless numbers

This is just the start with many more to come – if you’d like to donate to the cause, want to join us in fundraising or want to know more about the JPC Community Farm then please email Julie Connaughton at: julieconnaughton1@gmail. com or tel: 07487 842071. www.gossip-uk.com

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This year Mothering Sunday falls on March 26, and as the countdown begins, many of us will be scrambling to find ‘the perfect’ gift for the most important woman in our life.

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Welcome to the

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by James Stevenson

Gossip takes a look at the recent success of Baker and Bedford Streets as well as the hugely popular Orange Pip Market Middlesbrough may have a long and storied history of a Northern Industrial Powerhouse but as with the times Middlesbrough is changing and adapting. Gone may be the steel works but in turn has seen a rise in start-ups, digital-focused enterprises, community efforts and more. Middlesbrough is evolving into a true 21st century town and nothing is more representative of that than the rise of Baker and Bedford Street.

An independent quarter of businesses both unique and boutique, with an ethos of culture and art, it has become a true community in every sense of the word. Across the streets there are more than 20 businesses catering to your every need. Stylish salons, extraordinary eateries, marvellous micro-pubs and more all located in the heart of Middlesbrough. An eclectic collection of businesses offering quality and personality above all.

The streets have breathed new life and character into the town, or perhaps its fairer to say rather they've given space to character that has always lived in Middlesbrough and allowed it to flourish.

allowing councils to apply for funds to renovate, develop and bring life to town centres once again. Middlesbrough was awarded £100,000 and Project Manager Michelle McPhee set out to change Baker Street.

Shelley Tyreman, Co-owner of Songbird Bakery along with Claire Philpott, said of the opportunity of opening on Bedford Street “It really reminded us of London, you never really had this type of space in the town before. We really bought into the vision.

An ideal location in the town centre that was under-utilized and largely derelict then became home to the Chilli Cake Deli and The Baker Street Kitchen – two key businesses at each end of the street.

Success followed and the prospect grew attracting more businesses to the street.

“It's a talking point for the town, it has given a change of social life I feel too.

Although we've been operating for years it was a great place to have our flagship store and has been brilliantly successful.

It was the perfect location for us really.”

A shared philosophy was forged and a range of businesses followed such as Micro-pubs Twisted Lip and Sherlocks, boutiques Disgraceland and Vintageous Rags, salons The Copper House and Gallagher's... the list goes on.

The story began in 2012 when after the Mary Portas Review the Government offered The High Street Innovation Fund

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Starting with 20 stalls the market has continually grown and expanded across both streets, animating the space to become an exceedingly vibrant and hospitable atmosphere. It has attracted businesses such as Fat Hippo that traditionally stay away from markets because of the identity and community it has cultivated.

Catering to a range of needs the street became a destination.

“That was the goal,” said Michelle.

“To make a real destination within Middlesbrough. We wanted to improve the offer of the town. The opportunity to do that and make independent sector improvements was great. The response we've had is phenomenal, everyone has bought into the vision.

“After the success of Baker Street we set out on Phase Two which was redeveloping Bedford Street. With it being adjacent and largely similar to the old Baker Street it was the perfect opportunity to expand on what we made. With a slight difference we wanted Bedford Street to have a focus on food, a high quality and independent foodie street.”

Nicky said “We wanted to change perceptions. The goal was to put Middlesbrough back on the map by building on the culture and audience that already exists. Offering everything at a world class standard we asked ourselves why limit our ambitions? We planned for this to succeed and are so proud to see it surpass our expectations.”

A monthly event, The Orange Pip market returns 25th March and will be the last Saturday of every month thereafter.

The future of the Middlesbrough streets and market “We don't want Council in is propitious, a number of literary partnership to become a clone murals have been commissioned with Jomast to improve the art offering saw Bedford town, we want to craft and developments have begun Street come on the streets surrounding our own identity.” to life in Baker and Bedford creating 2016, based A PROPOSAL WE CAN an 'overspill' replicating the around identity. However it is just the ALL GET BEHIND London's beginning for Middlesbrough Borough Food Michelle McPhee with developments across the Market, and town such as at Middlehaven are quickly became a bringing the town to the forefront of food and bar haven. the North East.

After the success of Baker Street eight businesses Photography by © Lauren Close Photography jumped at the opportunity to join the community including Mohujos Burrito Bar, The Nuthatch cocktail bar, and The Curing House.

Building on the success of the streets Middlesbrough Council brought on board Creative Director Nicky Peacock to launch a market.

“Immediately I got to work researching markets – I wanted to make it a real destination, an event for the town to celebrate. I looked at all sorts of markets and sort of cherry picked the best parts, such as the Brooklyn Flea Market, Maltby Street Market and Marché Raspail. But I still wanted to craft our own identity and make it uniquely local.” www.gossip-uk.com

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Glenn McCrory Interview by James Stevenson

We met the North East’s only ever World Champion at the signing of his autobiography ‘Carrying David’, organised by Apollo Events.

The titular David was Glenn’s adopted brother who suffered from a muscle wasting disease, given until the age of 15 to live he defied all odds to live until 29 and inspired everyone he met not least Glenn to become World Champion.

Coming from humble beginnings in a family of seven there wasn’t much hope for future prospects when he was a child. Mines were closing and post-industrial depression was set to take hold of the North East but the fighter in him took over.

“Boxing was always in the family, always gloves in the house. My granddad was a forces champion in India and my grand uncle held a European title so I was born into it really. My dad and brothers got me into it.

Glenn had a natural talent and became a star at amateur level – winning 56 of 64 fights including winning an ABA title and representing Great Britain and Ireland in New York.

“After seeing Muhammad Ali knock-out George Foreman I knew that’s who I wanted to be. I had to pack in the other sports and gave myself entirely to boxing. I was a bit wild as a kid too so it kind of kept me in check.”

McCrory soon followed his idol and became a Professional in February 1984 at just 19-years-old and standing 6’4” he knocked out opponent Barry Ellis in the first round – the boldest of debuts and a sign of things to come. McCrory went on to win another 12 fights across the next 15 months but then came his first loss as he was knocked out by John Westgarth.

Things quickly went wrong for McCrory as he was quickly thrown into fight after fight and he lost four of his next five fights and at 22-yearsold feared that was it for his career.

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“I shouldn’t have been fighting at heavyweight, and I didn’t have a proper trainer or nutritionist

back then. I had a manager I couldn’t trust and it seemed to go off the rails for me. I went back home, got back in the gym and focused on what I wanted to do. I wasn’t going to let my dream die.”

Back in the ring and raring to go McCrory refocused and at Light Heavyweight won his next 11 bouts with ruthless efficiency and his ascent to the pinnacle of boxing was confirmed when he was offered the opportunity to fight Patrick Lumumba for the vacant IBF World Cruiserweight title.

The fight took place in Stanley, County Durham and McCrory’s home support was evident and with his brother David by ringside there was nothing stopping him that night. By Unanimous decision The Gentleman Glenn McCrory was crowned World Champion.

“All I ever dreamt of was the world title, and everyone told me I wouldn’t do it. Even my family, not to be cruel but to keep me grounded and my expectations low. But I did it. Despite all the adversity I did it. It felt like climbing Everest, to be at the peak and the only way was down.”

After defending the title once he lost the belt to American Jeff Lampkin. McCrory tried his hand at heavyweight again fighting a young Lennox Lewis for British and European heavyweight titles and later challenging again for IBF World Cruiserweight title but Glenn decided to call it a day on his professional career but opened the door for his long career in commentary and punditry.

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McCrory believes now is the best Boxing has looked over the past 40 years. Especially for British Boxing.

“You look at 30 years ago there might have been one or two British champions but today you look and we have 12 or more, and with champions at every division. It is great to see us at the forefront of the sport.”

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Now McCrory is trying his hand at training future stars. Previously running a spell of amateur gyms now after leaving Sky McCrory has the time and attention available to dedicate to properly train.

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“It wouldn’t have been fair to train someone and not fully dedicate myself to it but now I have the chance I’m ready for the challenge. After everything I went through I expect no less from my students. If they don’t give me everything I’ll let them go. I’m training an Irish lad Sean McGlinchey and he’s looking great for his professional debut April 22nd .”

The 2014 Commonwealth Games Bronze medallist has just completed his first spell of training with McCrory and has a bright future ahead.

Glenn’s new book ‘Carrying David’ tells the story of his career, but for him more importantly it tells the story of his brother David.

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“He had a muscle wasting disease and was only given until he was 15 to live. He was absolutely inspiring, he put everything into perspective for me and he never complained. Every time I got knocked out in the ring I’d think about David and say pull yourself together you haven’t been hit anything like what he has. So thanks to David I always pulled myself up and fought on.

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“I used to carry him to school, hence the title, but really he carried me. His determination and bravery was far more than my own.”

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“I’ve been through a lot of personal issues but I never doubted myself. I’m always ready for my next fight and to break down barriers. David didn’t have these opportunities so I have to live to the fullest.”

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