Just in case you were beginning to wonder what Rob Pudner has been up to - here's an overdue Entertainingly Different update. ![]()
Although Rob has continued to take things a little easier since the start of the new academic year he has still been facilitating weekly sessions for SNAP - Inclusive Performing Arts Club and visiting Rose Hill (The Northam Care Trust) once a fortnight. On Monday mornings he volunteers with Community Links SW CIC and he has recently attended a number of meetings with Okehampton BID ahead of this year's Okehampton Edwardian Evening. Last Thursday he had the pleasure of working with some delightful children Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Pre School in both South Molton and Barnstaple and on Saturday in the guise of 'The Greatest Showman' he performed a family friendly show and after a change of attire he then acted as MC both as part of Okehampton Carnival 2026 (more pics to follow). ![]()
It's not all been work and two weeks ago he was joined by his Son Jasper for a trip to Exeter Northcott for their five star production of 'Little Shop of Horrors' and of course he's still training hard for the 2027 London Marathon and is using parkrun as part of his plan. ![]()
A huge thank you everyone who has already donated to the cause it really is greatly appreciated. Here is the link for anyone who would still like to show their support: www.justgiving.com/page/robert-pudner-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
"Today is World Mental Health Day and as the theme for this year is Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change I decided I would like to share something with you all . . . . . .![]()
I have struggled with my mental health for a very long time but up until recent years I kept it to myself and like many performers I hid behind a mask which I would wear both on and off the stage.![]()
Even during some extreme challenges in my life including losing my wonderful Mum when I was just thirty-one I was able to take a deep breath, paint on a smile and laugh in the face of adversity. I became attached to this mask and rarely took it off and to the outside world I gave the impression I was always happy, totally in control with a song, joke or anecdote for almost every occasion.I was even able to convince myself that I was fine - it was only my immediate family and a few of my closest friends who knew the real me and what I was dealing with. ![]()
Four years ago I participated in the first Alright Mate? CIC - a project for men that normalised conversations about mental health through various art activities and this was the catalyst to discard the mask and start being true to myself and the people around me. Did this make me vulnerable? No it made me authentic which was both empowering and difficult especially when dealing with the big things ie.an unwell child, the end of a long term relationship and a house move all without the aid of the mask that was my go to for so many years.![]()
Since the 24th of January 2025 things got as tough as they possibly could and I've been processing the heartbreaking loss of my beautiful boy Tobias after spending sixteen weeks in hospital. As I navigate this extremely difficult grief journey I'm facing every bump, twist and turn head on and I'm being honest with myself and the people around me and showing my true colours. As you can probably imagine everyday life is far from easy and I've found myself in some rather dark places but I'm a talker and both the conversations and the connections I have made along the way have helped me a great deal and in turn kept me bouyant when the waters were rising. ![]()
I'm not afraid to share my feelings and sensitivities and let people see my raw emotions. ![]()
There have been times during the past twenty months that I've found myself in very difficult and dark places so I signed up to the latest project and last Saturday I shared the next chapter of my story and experiences to hopefully let people know they are never alone and there's always support available, someone willing to listen, lend a hand or hold yours, shoulder your tears or give you a hug. Even when it feels as if there is nothing but darkness there is light to be found but you need to be kind and compasionate to yourself, reach out and find a way to let it in."![]()
Rob Pudner - Entertainingly Different
"Pinch punch first of the month!" ![]()
As we welcome the start of October here's a look back at Rob Pudner's Entertainingly Different visit to Okey Memory Cafe in September.
This content isn't available at the moment
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it's been deleted.
Happy Monday everyone! ![]()
Although Rob Pudner is continuing to take things a little easier he still had enough Entertainingly Different engagements to make a photo collage. On Wednesday he enjoyed a somewhat 'out of this world' visit to Rose Hill ( The Northam Care Trust ) and decided to continue the theme of space and aliens at SNAP - Inclusive Performing Arts Club on Thursday night. ![]()
On Saturday he had the pleasure of facilitatating a couple of Drama masterclasses for members of ELTC - Exeter Little Theatre Company and although the number of participants were smaller than expected they certainly made up for it with enthusiasm and a great time was had by all. Yesterday he was absolutely delighted to once again support Children's Hospice South West Final Mile in Barnstaple's Rock Park where albeit a little bit wet at times he thoroughly enjoyed warming up and entertaining the participants and their families, hanging out with the charity's official mascot - Buddy the Bear and catching up with a very special young man and super fan who literally made his day.![]()
On the subject of running - Rob continues to train for the 2027 London Marathon in memory of his Son and you can sponsor him here: www.justgiving.com/page/robert-pudner-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
It's the start of another week so that means it's time to check in on all things Entertainingly Different ![]()
We are pleased to say Rob Pudner is actually enjoying taking things a little easier following his extremely busy Summer but he's still managed to raise plenty of smiles over the past seven days.![]()
He visited Rose Hill (The Northam Care Trust) twice - once on Wednesday as part of their Pirate Day and seconly on Saturday in support of their 'Make a Splash' fundraising event where he had a great afternoon performing alongside the talented Meg Scoins Vocalist before spending the evening being the 'Greatest Showman'' at Barnstaple Carnival where he had the pleasure of bumping into Punch and Judy by Dave Hendy .![]()
On Thursday evening he kicked off a new term of SNAP - Inclusive Performing Arts Club in Okehampton and of course there has been running too - infact a total of twenty miles over three days aa part of his London marathon training which he is running to honour 'T' and raise funds for The Sick Children's Trust .![]()
For more details or to sponsor Rob please follow the link below.![]()
![]()
www.justgiving.com/page/robert-pudner-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL