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I have known darling Amanda for about 30 years and met her through mutual friends Ian and Mel and we have all remained very very close and always will be.

I have boundless wonderful, crazy memories of Amanda. One that always has me falling about to this day was when I went to stay with her in Connecticut from Bermuda a long time ago. Thinking we were going to have a “rock n roll” week together she took me to this needlework shop and told me to choose a tapestry, yes tapestry. I am never lost for words but on this occasion I went dumb. Having duly chosen half a cushion cover we went back to the house and I kid you not we spent the entire week in bed together doing tapestry, eating lime fondants and singing, “If they could see me now”! Totally bizarre.

Walking down the Kings Road in the late 70’s, Amanda so tall in killer boots and leopard print trousers, myself suddenly lacking confidence as I was dwarfed by her.

Days of wine and madness. Such fun.

There was indeed great sadness when her beloved sister Annabelle passed away with the dreaded “C” and her much loved Aunt.

Five years ago when I was 50, Ian organised quite the biggest surprise of my life when at my lovely party I turned around and there was Amanda, Mel, Simon ……………just so fabulous to have them fly over to surprise me and then if things could not have got any better, “Blondessence” was reformed for two songs, they got on stage and sang for me and the guests. Now that is a memory that will live with me forever.

The next day we all had an amazing lunch in my cottage garden that ended 15 hours and a dry vineyard later!

I was able to go and stay with Amanda in September 2006 when she was recovering from her major operation. I was astounded by her courage and she never seemed to complain, she just got on with life however tough it was surrounded by her many friends and the help of a mobile phone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It was just so wonderful to meet the gorgeous Nicholas whom I bonded with straight away and love him to bits even though he does support Arsenal!

The lovely Miss Smeila (my private little name for her) and I would talk, play and of course shop! Darling Leila.

Amanda adored her children passionately and they were her raison d’etre and in this time of deep sadness and grief they will always have their Mother’s deep love in their hearts that will comfort them in the days ahead.

My love, hugs and kisses go to Nick, Leila, Joan, David Step-Pa, David H and all her wonderful friends.

Today, is a day of celebration of a doting Mother, a loving daughter and a really brilliant friend.

I love you.

Zeddie xxxx