Backstage at The Gateway – with theatre manager Sophia Moseley

Cars. They get you from A to B, don't they? When my sons came along, my car got us from A to B, and all the way to Zee, stuffed with the paraphernalia of children.

When they eventually found their own modes of transport, I emerged from the chrysalis of parenting and bought something a bit nicer. Which is why, when we had that bit of sunshine recently, it was shades on, roof off.

You know those magic plasma globes, the ones you touch, and it makes your hair fly and stand on end? That's me. On a sunny day, every day is a bad hair day.

And what a fabulously sunny day it was for the opening of the new and shiny Seaton Tourist Information Centre. We watched the mayor cut the ribbon then it was inside for drinks and mingling. I'm very envious of their room with a view, looking out across the bay at the ever-changing seascape.

Mind you, I do have a very nice view from my office window, looking across to the very pretty Windsor Gardens. Given it's quite a small green space, it's surprising how many people take their pooches there for a run around. I wonder if canine toilets will ever be a thing, to save people scooping the poop?

From where I sit, I can also see straight into the PB Home Solutions showroom, and Damian has been very busy installing their new shower cubicle. He told me I'll love it when it's finished, and the word 'bling' was used, or maybe that was only in my head. Either way, I'm hoping to see gold fittings and lace shower curtains.

Now, not that I'm one to gossip, but have you heard what's replacing WH Smith over in Lyme? Ann Summers apparently. You'd like to think they've done their market research, not that I'm aware of anyone being asked questions about the lack of a local naughty knickers shop, but maybe it's a seasonal thing.

When the holidaymakers are scanning the internet looking for an interesting seaside resort to visit, do they look for sun, sea, sand, fossils and steamy underwear? Mark my words, it's the slippery slope, and it will be Seaton who will salve their soul.

Our Easter fun fest was a terrific success, and we are already planning next year's event. I'm not too sure who was more excited about the town trail, the children, at the thought of winning a chocolate treat, or the parents, at the thought of occupying their overactive children for a few minutes, and the 'Peter Rabbit' film was loved by everyone.

But have you seen our latest film news? We're having one of our famous Gala Nights, to celebrate the final release of the long awaited, high octane, 'Top Gun, Maverick'.

If you came to our Bond Gala Night, then you know what a treat we have in store, if you didn't, where were you?!?

It's going to be a full weekend of it, after the Gala Friday night, there will be our unique and famous Film Picnic Night on the Saturday and a matinee on the Sunday. So, if you have the need, the need for speed, don't delay, get your Maverick tickets before they sell out. Everyone on our mailing list got the heads-up first, so if you're not on that yet, you should be.

Meanwhile, I'll find something to tie up my hair for the next sunny day out in my car, or maybe I'll wait for the Ann Summers shop to open and see what they have in the way of spare knicker elastic to hold everything in place.