Thanks to everyone at ITV in Manchester who looked after me, what a fab bunch they are!

I was lucky enough to hang out with the cast of Corrie and have a chat with the lovely Paula Lane (Kylie Platt).

Check out how her mobile got drenched on New Years Eve and why she sometimes dreads the red carpet!

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It's been a busy couple of months for sure! Following the Battlefront campaign I filmed a piece for the Holiday & Cruise Channel on SKY. If you're looking for a city break or staycation I've been checking out the best places in the UK to visit, so you don't have to!

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If you fancy some advice on how to get that all important foot in the door of the TV industry - then Shu Richmond's blog "So You Want To Work In Television?" is the blog to read.

Make it your bible! I've written an article for Shu Richmond, check it out here.

http://wanttoworkintelevision.wordpress.com/2011/10/12/how-carys-became-a-tv-presenter-voiceover-artist/

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I spent a very enjoyable sunny morning with the guys at Candu Media to report on the relaunch of the Ossett Farmers Market. Check out how we got on.

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Hope you're OK. I've just got back from a fab week in Worcester covering the breakfast show with the gorgeous Hursty on Wyvern. As always lots of fun was had and I was made very welcome.

We've drooled over hotties like Gavin Henson and Orlando Bloom plus Hursty in a very tight 70's catsuit! My eyes may never recover!

Away from work lots of sleep was to be had, mixed with the smallest pub crawl from the Bull to the White Heart! They are across the road from one another, but when you're up at 4am you don't want to push yourself too hard! I managed to take in some architecture by exploring Worcester cathedral and cake shops! So until next time.....

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I now contribute to a high end ethical fashion magazine called SIX. Keep a look out for my recent article on ethical festival fashion.

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Morning! Apologies it's been bloomin' months I know. Lots of exciting things have been occurring. I’ve secured meetings with some of London’s top TV production companies as well as a major broadcaster (all will be revealed). It’s such a massive coo to actually get a meeting so I’m very happy!

Outside of London I have recently presented a piece with Neil & Simon at Candu Media in Wakefield in support of the farmers market in Ossett. Lovely sunny day and seeing the town come together to support local produce was fab. Video to follow!

The radio work is still coming in too, which is great. It’s nice to still stay on air in a time when there are so few opportunities. I am back covering the Breakfast Show on Wyvern in Worcester in August, so looking forward to some fun with Hursty!

Keep smiling and don’t get pink shoulders in all the sunshine we are having like I did! xx

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There's a brand new music TV channel and I'm chuffed to be involved!

You can check out my article here.

http://vintage.tv/news/column/

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Another month has gone by and I think it’s fair to say I’ve been a bit pants at updating my blog!

So much has happened and I’m so busy. More details to follow soon on my new TV presenting gig.

For now though check out my latest column for the wonderful Velvet Magazine. I get all loved up for Valentine’s Day and have a fantastic shoot with photographer Nic Marchant….question is will he persuade me to bare all. Read it to find out! http://bit.ly/gEYw76

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I'm delighted to be kicking off 2011 with my first article for Velvet Magazine. If you live in the East Anglia area you can grab yourself a free copy at various outlets in Cambridge, Newmarket, Saffron Waldon, Ely and Bury St Edmunds or check out the magazine online www.velvetmag.co.uk.

In next month's issue I'm all wrapped up in a boudoir photography session or maybe 'wrapped up' isn't the right way to phrase it! Question is will photographer Nic Marchant persuade me to bare all?!

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I just want to take the opportunity to say a massive, huge THANKS for all your help and support in 2010. Here's to a totally fantastic 2011. I can't wait to get started and there's lots to look forward too!

My first column for Velvet Magazine is out in a few days and I've written a special Valentines article for the February issue, where I was persuaded to bare some flesh! Anyway more on that very soon!

Have a very healthy, happy, loving and peaceful 2011 wherever you are

Carys xxx

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I've been out and about encouraging more people to get outdoors in the fresh air.

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I was really pleased that DIDA MEDIA (UK) LTD chose to call me when they needed a very last minute corporate voice over. I got a call Thursday night and they needed the voice over by 12pm on Friday! Thankfully I could deliver! Happy client! www.didamedia.com

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When it comes to the Twilight Saga most of us wouldn't say no to a bit of vampire action! Especially if it's R Patz! Oh yes! However, I've uncovered something way too creepy, something to look out for when you go to the cinema for the next instalment!

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Whilst shopping in Covent Garden on Saturday this caught my eye, well actually if truth be known it nearly had my ruddy eye out! Calvin Klein’s window display! Now I know the fashion world is fighting a really important battle with the Size 0 Debate. It’s vital that we set the right example for young women today and who the hell wants a one emaciated size fits all? However, I think there is something else that needs addressing in the world of fashion and that’s when did CK start using mango’s in manikins undies?! I mean come on look at the size of that bulge! Surly that’s going to make most men look down and wince! No man can live up to THAT! Can they?!

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This week I got a mention in the Radio Mag thanks to a previous co host Craig Beck. Check it out here http://www.craigbeck.net/radiomag.html

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It's fair to say most of us are diversifying to make an extra bob or two. Presenter Carys G Dayne heads out to Cambridgeshire to chat to one farmer who's putting his extreme back yard to good use.

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Not so sure about the new offering from Robbie Williams & Gary Barlow. I mean don't get me wrong I'm as chuffed as anyone to see them beszzies again - hate arguments don't you?!

But is it just me or is this song not that great and more to the point it's all a bit Brokeback Mountain isn't it. I mean there's making up and there's making up! At one point I thought there would be tongue action and tents!

It's good fun though, all very tongue in cheek and it's good to have the boys back even though it's not quite my cuppa. Check it out for yourself.

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I am on a mission to see if Power Balance bands are just a con trick?

Celebrities have always liked to wear their status on their wrists; it’s usually a Tag watch or Rolex. But the latest must-have arm candy isn't made of precious gems - it's just plastic and a fraction off £30.

Stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio, P Diddy, Robert De Niro, Kate Middleton, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo and F1 driver Rubens Barrichello are all sporting the Power Balance band.

Apparently these tiny rubber bracelets help improve your balance, strength and flexibility. The secret is said to lie in a special hologram, set in the silicone band that claims to enhance the body's natural energy. Sounds perfect to me!

The idea came from a Californian entrepreneur Josh Rodarmel and his brother, Troy. He explains: 'everything in nature has a set frequency. The body has a frequency and things, which cause negativity to the human body - like mobile phones and radio waves - break down its natural healing frequency. My brother and I worked out a way of putting good frequencies into our holograms so they balance out the body, making it stronger and more flexible.'

Mmm I’d love to know how they ‘worked’ that out and how they actually do it, sounds a bit hocus pocus to me.

Cynics are arguing that it’s just another fad. However, despite such opposition, the bands have grown in popularity, aided and abetted by endorsements from several high-profile athletes. Rubens Barrichello, who drives for the Williams Formula One team, is convinced: 'The first time I used it in a race, I won,' he says. P Diddy wears his wristband on stage, proving that it's not just sports stars who can take advantage of their powers. Ooo magic! Paul Daniels should SO have one!

Testimonials like this (the celebs not mine!) have helped shift 2.5million worldwide. I’m setting out to test them for myself. It’s day 1 and I put my cute pink bracelet on an hour ago, so watch this space!

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I have exciting work related news.

I am going to be the voice of World Duty Free at most of the UK airports. I'm excited to be teaming up with Dave & Paul McKendrick on this project. Top guys and I can't wait to be working with them.

Listen out for me next time you jet off somewhere...I'll be the girl telling you there's 20% off high street prices!

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This is really funny. I received this email in 1999 when I was just starting out as a presenter. I thought I would share the advice I was given from ‘Chuck Biscuits’ (apparently a punk drummer!) on how to make it in TV. This is word for word; I haven’t corrected any spelling or grammar from the original email!

1. Start off behind the scenes as a runner then just try and muscle in on some screen time like that Will McDonald guy on Chris Evans’ss program.

2. Don’t listen to what producers say most of them don’t have televisions, or know what’s going on because their on drugs (probably)

3. Publicity, turn up to showbizzy party’s wearing something a bit risqué no one had ever heard of Liz Hurley, Emma Noble and Caprice. Before they wore like sprayed on dresses and the like.

4. You only get anywhere in the BBC if people think your gay especially kids telly even if your not gay.

That’s the best advice I can give. Bye

So now you know how it’s done!

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I am so excited about being involved in this years Lodestar festival here in sunny Cambridgeshire. It’s all going on from 3rd until 5th September.

I’m going to be out and about over the 3 days armed with a camcorder. Well there’s trouble for starters especially after a few drinks! Anyway I’m going to be documenting the festival basically filming everything! With full back stage access I’ll be chatting to the bands and having a nosey in to all the other stuff going on. I can’t wait to try Zorbing! You know where you pretend you’re a hamster in one of those giant balls! 2 huge challenges there, the first hanging on to the camcorder and the second managing not to throw up!

There’s loads to get involved with the festival goes above and beyond camping in a field with some great live music although wow what a place to start.

Get your tickets now before they sell out. There’s only a few weeks to go so be quick. I hope to be chatting to you over the weekend and get you involved in my film. Make sure you come and say hi!

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I would say I am one of the biggest George Michael fans ever. I think these photos of my bedroom as a teenager speak for themselves. The posters were floor to ceiling and all over the ceiling! Even the skirting boards and light switches had little pictures on! There’s little I don’t know about the man and I wear my George Michael anorak with pride!

However, it has to be said that lately I have felt a little disappointed, hang on no add let down to that! This is the man who started to turn my head away from a world of horses to hormones.

I have wondered many times what George’s sex face is like! Could it be like this?

Lets hope not eh! In my head it’s more like this!

I have to face facts though, I have been let down by George Michael. What is going on in that mans head? 7 times now he’s driven his car off the road. Surly he’s not a skint member? Surly he could replace his Range Rover with a dodgem car or at least fit enormous rubber bumpers to it. Or he could hire a driver or build his own personal racetrack to crash on? I mean what had Snappy Snaps ever done to him? Maybe they took over an hour to develop his photos?! Why does he keep doing it? Is it boredom? Or maybe another publicity stunt maybe this behaviour fuels creativity! His next single could be ‘Careless Driver’ ‘I’m never gonna drive again’ Oh if only he’d turned a Different Corner…he’ll need to have ‘Faith’ that the cops don’t say ‘I Want Your Driving Licence’

I can’t stay disappointed for long. Whatever his reasons and putting his recent carry on to one side he’s still ‘Amazing’!

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