Main photo The Silver Darling
Merry Christmas Baby
This week started with the Christmas tree light switch on in Sawbridgeworth on Saturday
Tipping Point
On Sunday Penny was a contestant on ITV’s Tipping Poit Lucky Stars along with Bobby Seagull and Laurence Lewelyn Bowen
The show was recorded last year and Penny was raising funds for Demelza Hospice Care For Children and won the charity £500
For more information on Demalza go to
New Date
Rod announced two new shows for next year! saying “I’ll be playing the fabulous Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage, CA on June 12th” about the first one
The second date is another double biller with Billy Joel
Rod posted ‘Join me and my mate Billy Joel for an unforgettable night at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA, on Saturday, July 5, 2025!— Let’s make it a night to remember!’
Aberdeen v Celtic
On Wednesday Rod braved the torrential rain and winds at Pittodrie as the top two teams in Scotland Celtic and Aberdeen went head to head
Celtic’s Reo Hatate broke the deadlock late on in the second half to send Brendan Rodgers’ side seven points clear of the Dons at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
Before the match Rod called in one of Aberdeen’s most popular restraunts The Silver Darling where he had this fantasic photo and our main photo taken with manageress Abbie and also this weeks Wolfie’s whisky photo!
Wolfie’s is also now available at The Anchor Line 12-16 St Vincent Place, Glasgow.
No More Tam ?
Rod took to Instagram this week to express his dismay at the news that his “dear pal” and columnist Tam Cowan had been let go from The Daily Record
Rod wrote “My favourite newspaper, The Daily Record, has laid off my dear pal Tam Cowan.
“Whatever the reason, I shall miss his column immensely,” Stewart added before slipping a dig in toward today’s politically correct era.
“Tam’s writing was always witty and light-hearted but cut through the BS of modern society.
Adding “Farewell Tam I will miss you mate, but I must keep on reading the Record… Sir Rod Stewart,”
Tam replied to Rod with a post of his own, thanking Rod for his support “Sincere thanks to my auld pal @sirrodstewart for the kind words on his social media this morning.
“And apologies once again, mate, for the bum note I hit when [SWIPE] you shoved the mic under my nose @caesarspalace back in August…” he added, referring to the slideshow of pictures he’d posted of the two on Instagram.
SMILER would like to wish Tam all the very best in whatever he does next and say “Thanks for all the times you have helped us over the years”
Glasto Gossip
Posting a picture from last years Stewart towers Christmas party Rod’s daughter Ruby has teased that a ‘Glasto reunion’ could be in store.
She shared the picture to Rod’s Instagram and Commented “Glasto reunion?”
Fans immediately jumped on the comments as one begged her not to ‘tease’ them.
Issue 104
Issue 104 – The special 80th Birthday edition of SMILER including some great un seen shots from Wolfie’s first birthday is at the printers next week please check all your details are up to date so you don’t miss out on your copy
Sreaming Rod
The official streaming figures were released on Thursday and Rod thanked his fans for streaming his music
Jools Holland also thanked fans saying ‘Thank you to everyone who’s listened this year, especially to Swing Fever since its release in February. It’s a joy to share this music with you, and your support means so much to me and my orchestra, thank you. Looking forward to 2025’.
Old Yellow Teeth
On Thursday Rod enjoyed a night out at the bar in Claridges The Daily Mail got a recording of Rod leaving the bar, as he left he was asked by a photographer if he’d be inviting Gregg Wallace round for Christmas dinner.
Rod who stumbled as he made his way to his waiting car – hit back with ‘What, Old Yellow Teeth!’
And Finally…
We know everyone has gone early with Christmas this year …
But Noddy says ..Give it one more week yet!!
See you next week..