Catch-up

Here are some photos and updates from visits and outings with friends and family.

Catching-up! … sometimes after years of not seeing them.

Christmas catch up with the Essex Hereford Mob

December 13, 2015Catch-upAndy Matthews, Anita Guest, Asha Magnus, Ian Guest, James Magnus, JimAndIan, London, Rosin Matthews, Sushisamba, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

We spent a December evening with some of the old (1990s) Woodford/Loughton/Chingford bunch, at SushiSamba. Same bunch that went to Hereford.

San Francisco & Google – Winter Visit

December 4, 2015BBC News Labs, Broadcasters, Catch-up, Collaboration Work, News Organisations, TravelGoogle, Google Campus, InAndOutBurger, San FranciscoMatt Shearer

From a cold and wintry London, some business at Google brought me to San Francisco, and I was able to catch up with Amy, Russ, Susan & family.

Laundimer class of 1991 – 25th Anniversary Reunion

November 22, 2015Catch-upHenry Mainwaring, Hugo Dyer, Jules Cork, Laundimer, Mike Meighan, Miles Hunt, Oundle, Oundle Music School, School, Scott BlackMatt Shearer

We conspired -upon, and miraculously delivered, a reunion for 8 of us (out of 11) in Oundle – our “Almost 25th Anniversary Reunion.”

Ed & Rumbie’s Wedding

September 20, 2015Catch-up, Family RootsAmy Shearer, Ascott, Berkshire, Ed Shearer, Fred Shearer, Lori Shearer, Rumbie Mushangi, Russel Shearer, Shearers, Virginia Shearer, Weddings, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

Hello world!

Lots of Celebrations – the family visit Alexandra Palace

September 13, 2015Catch-upAmy Shearer, Andrew Glen, Ed Shearer, Gabi Maddocks (Wolf), Rumbie Mushangi, Virginia ShearerMatt Shearer

In the run-up to brother Ed’s wedding, we got together in Alexandra Palace for an ice cream, chat and to play “Shuffle up some Shearers, then guess which one is which from the back.”

Weekend at Rosebank, with Guests, Magnuses and Matthews’ – JACUZZI!

August 31, 2015Catch-up, TravelAndy Matthews, Anita Guest, Asha Magnus, Bartestree, Hereford, Ian Guest, James Magnus, JimAndIan, Lugwardine, Rosin Matthews, Wales, Wendy Shearer, Wye RiverMatt Shearer

17 of us piled into a massive, Adams Family -esque house near Hereford. BBQs, card games, swimming,… perfect.

Holiday with the Guests in Mosciano Sant’Angelo, Italy

August 21, 2015Catch-up, TravelAdriatic, Anita Guest, Beach, Holidays, Ian Guest, Italy, Mosciano Sant'Angelo, Sea, Seaside, Shearers, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

An amazing holiday with Ian and Anita in Mosciano Sant’Angelo on the Adriatic coast – coffee and evening parties all the way!!

Brother Ed’s Stag Do – Shoreditch, London

July 12, 2015Catch-upAndy Cameron, Doug Cameron, Ed Shearer, Hugo Simmonds, Ian Guest, John, Rob Hall, SilasMatt Shearer

Big, big afternoon and night last night. Massive. And, really a great social occasion.

Esquire Swing play Fathers Day Gig at Belgique

June 21, 2015Bands, Catch-upAlexis, Andrew Glen, Andy Cameron, Ed Shearer, Esquire Swing, Essex, Fathers Day, Fred Shearer, Gigs, Jazz, London, Virginia Shearer, Wanstead, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

With the sun shining and some Jazz from Esquire Swing, we all met up at Belgique for Fathers Day.

The Shearer Brothers hook up in Barcelona

May 6, 2015Catch-up, TravelBarcelona, Ed Shearer, El Bourne, Russel Shearer, SpainMatt Shearer

12 Years after my original trip to Barcelona (with Ed), Russ sent a note; “I’m going to SETAC. Anyone fancy joining me in Barcelona?”… Ed & I managed to swing it.

Lea Rowing Club Regatta – April 2015

April 26, 2015Catch-up, Family RootsFred Shearer, Lea Rowing Club, London, Regatta, Rowing, ScullingMatt Shearer

We spent a great morning with Dad, at the Lea Rowing Club 2015 Regatta; boats, cakes, coffee, sandwiches, and REAL ROWING RACES.

Spring Visit to Woodside

April 25, 2015Catch-up, Family RootsFred Shearer, Lori Shearer, WoodfordMatt Shearer

Wonderful spring visit to Mum & Dad’s, with the sun out and the garden in full bloom. Coffees, chats, and some painting of the cupboards.

Christmas 2014 – Family Get-togethers

December 24, 2014Catch-up, Family RootsAmy Shearer, Andrew Glen, Christmas, Ed Shearer, Evelio, Fred Shearer, London, Lori Shearer, Rumbie Mushangi, Russel Shearer, Susan Glendening, Virginia Shearer, Wendy Shearer, WoodfordMatt Shearer

Great gathering this year – Amy, Evelio, Russel, Susan, Alexander are all over in London for Christmas,… plus Virginia & Glenny, Ed & Rumbie, Lori & Fred, and Wendy & I; lots of plans and lots of celebration.

Night at Spivs on Christmas Eve Eve

December 23, 2014Catch-upEd Shearer, Fred Shearer, Ian Guest, Jack Magnus, James Magnus, JimAndIan, London Pubs, Rumbie Mushangi, Russel Shearer, Susan Glendening, Travellers Friend, WoodfordMatt Shearer

A few of us met up at Spivs, including Jim & Ian.

Catch up with the Essex Lads, in Hoxton

November 28, 2014Catch-upAdam Drake, Andy Matthews, DreamBags & JaguarShoes, Essex, Hoxton, Ian Guest, James Magnus, London, London Pubs, Old Street, Red Dog Saloon, Steve Andrews, The RelianceMatt Shearer

Nice night out with the chaps from Loughton (Adam Drake), Buckhurst Hill (Steve Andrews), Theydon (Andy Matthews), and those who used to be in Woodford (Jim, Ian and I).

The Dees – New Album Strategy Evening – London

November 14, 2014Bands, Catch-upDan McCabe, David Walter, Dean Gardner, London, London Pubs, Niall Acott, Smithys, Tarkan Algin, The Dees, The Dees Album (2014-2015)Matt Shearer

We are officially part-way into our 11 tracks of a new album for The Dees. So it seemed right to meet up and discuss strategy.

Meetup at Dreambags

October 9, 2014Catch-upB&W, DreamBags & JaguarShoes, Hoxton, Ian Guest, James Magnus, London, shoreditchMatt Shearer

Had a great night at Dreambags and in Hoxton. Was planning to meet with Andy Matthews too, but he got stuck at work.

BBC Science & Nature Team – get together in W1

October 4, 2014Catch-upBBC Science and Nature, Becky Palmer, Candice Lo, Kathy Neal, London, London Pubs, Peter Harvey, Rhys Pritchard, Richard Williams, Simon Mackie, Stephen Mather, W1Matt Shearer

Simon Mackie was just passing the 10 year mark at BBC, and he decided to get the old BBC Science and Nature folks together. Great evening. We shared some old tales, and talked a little about what’s been happening since.