Last year the entertainment world mourned the loss of one of its most popular performers John Inman. John was best known for his unforgettable portrayal of the camp Mr Humphries in the popular BBC sitcom Are You Being Served. The Heritage Foundation honoured the actor with the unveiling of a Blue Plaque on 10^th February at his former home in Maida Vale, London and Vicki was among the many celebrity guests attending. John’s co star Wendy Richard performed the unveiling before everyone present enjoyed a luncheon at The Marriott Hotel in Regents Park, London. Also at the event were June Whitfield, David Croft, Robin Gibb, Rick Wakeman, Frank Carson, Linda Baron, Philip Madoc and many more.

Vicki, whose daughter is a season ticket holder at West Ham Utd, joined a host of the teams legends on 20^th January when The Heritage Foundation honoured former squad manager John Lyall by unveiling a Blue Plaque at West Ham’s Boleyn Ground in E13. The ceremony was led by Sir Trevor Brooking and incorporated a number of moving speeches by Sir Geoff Hurst, Martin Peters and Terry Venables. Among those present from the world of football were Frank Lampard Snr, Billy Bonds and Ron Harris. The prestigious gathering also included several celebrities such as Jess Conrad, Robin Gibb,  Philip Madoc and Les Reed. Following the unveiling, guests were invited to lunch hosted by Rick Wakeman with an auction conducted by Tony Cottee and Tony Gale which raised £9,500 for charity. Items auctioned included 1966 World Cup photographs by Booby Moore Martin Peters and Sir Geoff Hurst and items donated by Carlos Tevez and Alan Curbishly and the current West Ham first team.

The celebrity guest list also included Steve McFadden, Hannah Waterman, Billy Murray, Jess Conrad, Cliff Parisi, Ricky Graves, Dean Holdsworth and Vice Patrons Max Clifford and Pauline Quirke.

With Christmas fast approaching comes the season of Charity Balls and parties. This week saw Vicki at The Sheraton Park Lane Hotel where, accompanied by her husband, she attended the UNICEF Masked Ball. Also on the distinguished guest list was reality TV star Ricardo Ribeiro and Lord and Lady Roberts Davidson. The event raised over £60,000 and featured an auction conducted by Nick Bonham.

Sunday 21^st October was a particularly hectic day for Vicki which began with a return to the Grosvenor House Hotel, London, to join in the celebrations given by The Heritage Foundation to mark the 50^th Anniversary in show business of musician and songwriter Les Reed. Les is famed for a multitude of popular songs performed by  singing legends including  Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey, Connie Francis and Englebert Humperdinck to name but a few.

On his hit list are songs such as It’s Not Unusual, Dalila, The Last Waltz, Love Is All, Winterworld of Love and There’s A Kind of Hush. Proceedings were launched by comedian and host for the day Tom O’Connor opened by reading a tribute from Roy Hudd before adding his own in his own unique and inimitable style. Following the delicious three course lunch, guests were treated to a musical interlude performed by Billie Davis and star in the making Anna Krantz. Further tributes followed by PJ Proby and Johnnie Hamp interspersed with film footage of Les’ career. The celebrity auction in aid of the EABF was conducted by Joe Goodman, aided and abetted by Tom O’Connor.

In addition to those paying tribute,  the distinguished guest list also included Rolf Harris CBE, Jess Conrad, Liz Fraser, Herbert Kretzmer, Stella Vaughan, Juliette Kaplan and Craig Douglas. Immediately following the reception, Vicki joined forces with Allo Allo colleague Arthur Bostrom and drove to the London Television Centre where they attended a recording of An Audience with Al Murray.

Accompanied by Director of Photography husband Graham Fowler, Vicki was at The Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on 13^th Oct where they attended a Gala Ball given in aid of London’s Air Ambulance. The event attracted a large number of celebrity guests including Jess Conrad, Johnnie Briggs, Billy Murray, Ed Stewart, Graham Cole, Derek Martin, Laila Morse and Gerry Cowper.

Music was provided by the China Grove Show Band with cabaret by comedian Roy Walker. During the course of the evening a celebrity auction and raffle were held to help boost much needed funds for this worthy cause.

There was a real party atmosphere in the ballroom of the Grosvenor House Hotel – London on Sunday 23^rd September for a celebrity Luncheon given by The Heritage Foundation in honour of Laila Morse, the lovable roguish Mo Harris in the popular soap Eastenders. As with so many of these functions Vicki was not only on the distinguished guest list but was also on hand to help former Heritage President and musical genius Rick Wakeman host the proceedings drawing and presenting raffle prizes. following the three course luncheon tributes to Laila were made by Sun television critic Garry Bushell and close friend and co-host Wendy Richard. Comedy entertainment came from Joe Goodman and Dave & Amos with music provided by Rick Wakeman performing his legendary piano arrangement of the Beatles Hit Elanor Rigby. The event closed with a celebrity auction for charity. Among the Eastender celebrities showing their support for Laila were; David Spinks (Keith Miller), Gerry Cowper (Rosie Miller), Perry Fenwick (Billy Mitchell), Natalie Cassidy (Sonia Fowler), Linda Henry (Lorraine Salter), Leslie Grantham (Dirty Den) & Wendy Richard (Pauline Fowler) also present were; Anne Charleston, Jean Furguson, Bert Kwouk, Bella Emberg & Philip Madoc.

A Summer Evening Garden Party for 500 guests was held in the College Garden of Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 10^th July to commemorate the 20^th anniversary of the founding of the Lady Taverners and Vicki was present in her role as a member of the charity. Joined by a host of celebrities from the world of entertainment including June Whitfield, Judith Chalmers and Lynda Bellingham, Vicki enjoyed the performances given by a 153 strong Sing Live Choir, a jazz band and the Westminster Morris Dancers. During the course of the evening guests were also given the opportunity to try their hand at table cricket as demonstrated by children form the Brookfield House School.

The event was a wonderful celebration of what the Lady Taverners have achieved for charity in the twenty years since they were founded by Baroness Thatcher with so many regions nationwide involved helping to give children, especially those with special needs, the opportunity to have fun while enjoying sport.

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The 15^th July saw the annual Summer Fayre staged at Haven House Hospice and as ever, Vicki was present to give her full support. Despite changeable weather, the event was well attended and offered a wide range of attractions including a BBQ, side shows, craft stalls, live music and entertainment including dance from a Chinese Dragon.

Also joining in the fun and contributing to the success of the day were fellow Patrons Glen Murphy, Ian Duncan Smith and The Koumas.

Vicki was back at Haven House Hospice on 5^th April in support of the Buddie Scheme. The scheme was set up several months ago in order to provide help and support for the siblings of those with serious and terminal illness. Says Vicki  ‘The scheme is a very important part of how the hospice helps the entire families of the children diagnosed with serious long term and potentially life threatening illnesses. When a child is diagnosed, it is often easy to overlook to a point how it might affect brothers, sisters and other members of the family. This scheme addresses all those issues.’

Pictured with a Pearly King and Queen and a Frank Lampard lookalike, Vicki was on hand to help with the opening of the new Buddie Meeting House in the grounds of the hospice.

Vicki teamed up with actress Hannah Gordon as special  guests at a charity concert in aid of The Not Forgotten Association (patron HM The Queen) and the London Scottish Benevolent Fund on Thursday 19^th April 07 at the London Scottish Regiment Headquarters in London’s Victoria. Topping the bill was one of Scotland’s foremost traditional singers, Isla St Clair, also well known for her appearances on The Generation Game. She was joined on the bill by Pipe Major Gordon Walker, one of the world’s finest pipers, comedian Terry Seabrooke and the Pipes and Drums of the London Scottish Regiment. Supporting the event in the audience was Adam Ingram MP along with veterans from the armed forces including a contingent of Chelsea Pensioners. The show was produced by Patrick King and Isla St Clair

The spring 2007 Collectomania Convention took place in Milton Keynes from the 4^th to the 7^{th of} May and Vicki joined a number of her colleagues from the cast of Allo Allo in an appearance on the 6^th. It was quite a weekend for Vicki who literally flew in from Norway on the Sunday morning to attend. Both she and Arthur Bostrom had been in Norway to undertake a series of Allo Allo related personal appearances. Arriving at lunchtime, Vicki joined her colleagues to meet and be photographed with fans and of course to sign autographs.

Not only that but the panto was fantastic, so spectacular and topical with a great cast.” Heading the cast was Amanda Barrie as the Fairy Godmother with Ben Nicholas as Buttons and Vicki’s co stars from Annie,

“I just got a phone call and jumped in the car. We don’t often get the chance to all meet up because of work schedules so you have to grab the chance when you can. We had a lot of laughs and the odd glass of wine!”

Vicki also had to step in short term to accept a further cheque presented to Scope when Linford Christie was unavoidably detained. Happily the delay was only brief and he was able to join the event later in the afternoon.