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Update: 14 September 2007
Malcolm Godfrey stars in acclaimed BBC2 reality show Grandad's Back In Business - don't miss it on 17 September 2007 at 9pm

Malcolm Godfrey from Time For Greenwich stars in Grandads Back In Business on BBC2, Monday 17 September 2007.

Does Malcolm Godfrey have what it takes to land a job in a top restaurant?

With more than 30 years in catering, including a long stint as a Royal Navy chef, Malcolm Godfrey thought it would be easy to get a new job. He was wrong.

'I wanted to work with other people again because I missed the company,' admits Malcolm, 52. 'But I soon learnt I was either too qualified or didn't have the right background. Plus, people don't like to employ you if you're older than them because they're scared you might know more.'

So, when Malcolm got the chance to take part in BBC2's acclaimed reality show Grandad's Back In Business, he jumped at it.

In the programme, Malcolm competes against 20 year old James Keyede for a full-time job as a junior chef at London restaurant Pied a Terre, which has two Michelin stars. It seats about 40 people and has 35 full-time staff.

Malcolm Godfrey with his 20 year old rival for the chef's job, James Keyede.

When Malcolm began his month-long apprenticeship under Pied a Terre's chef and co-owner, 37-year-old Shane Osborne, he had no idea it would involve 16-hour days where the chefs are expected to make everything from bread to after-dinner petit fours.

'I was getting up at 5.30 in the morning and not getting home until after midnight,' says Malcolm, who lives in Dartford, Kent, with his wife and four daughters. 'It was like being on The Apprentice. It was exhausting, but also exhilarating.'

Watch the show on BBC2 on Monday 17 September at 9pm (or in Scotland, 24 September). It's going to be an enjoyable hour with a nail-biting climax!

Take a look at the BBC's own write up of Malcolm and James's struggle to impress head chef Shane. (Opens in new window)

Tell Malcolm what you thought on malcolm@timeforgreenwich.co.uk - did he deserve the job or not?

Update: 30 May 2007
Malcolm Godfrey Brings the Ghosts of Greenwich to 'Life'!

In April and May Malcolm Godfrey worked with 'Fright Nights' to help in their delivery of Ghost Experience evenings at Devonport House in Greenwich, by setting the background on local ghostly inhabitants to those participating in the evening.

Drawing upon the stories in his books on Walking Ghostly Greenwich, Malcolm informed, entertained and amused during a jaunt around nocturnal Greenwich.

Malcolm and Fright Nights will join forces again on 24 November this year when he will relate his tales during an evening in the Skittle Alley of the Old Royal Naval College. For more details visit www.frightnights.co.uk (opens in new window).

Update: 15 November 2006
Motorsport sponsorship opportunities with Time For Greenwich

Aaron Steele on the podium at Brands Hatch during the Formula Palmer Audi Autumn trophy in November 2006.

Aaron Steele, the seventeen year old racing driver backed by Time For Greenwich, clinched second place overall in the Formula Palmer Audi Autumn trophy last weekend at Brands Hatch.

In an exceptional performance, Aaron achieved podium places for all three of Sunday's races. His remarkable statistics include fastest in practice and qualifying, leading the first race by nearly 10 seconds, breaking the lap record and completing a run of seven races without finishing lower than third place.

Aaron is delighted with his results, particularly as many of his competitors are much more experienced and include reigning champions. He has proved he is as quick as anyone else, and is determined to achieve his first win next season.

The team are seeking sponsors for Aaron to compete in the 2007 Formula Palmer Audi Championship. We at Time For Greenwich will be there and we would strongly encourage you to consider the opportunities available to promote your own business. A number of partnership packages and sponsorship deals are available. If you would like to know more about the advantages to your business of getting involved in motorsport please call us on 07739 462156 (mobile).

Update: 24 October 2006
Halloween Tour of Ghostly Greenwich

The Old Royal Naval College, scene of many hauntings and strange events.

Malcolm C Godfrey, author of the Walking Ghostly Greenwich series of books on the darker side of Greenwich History, is offering an exclusive opportunity to walk with him on Halloween (31 October) on a tour of some of Greenwich's most haunted sites. Malcolm will recount many of the enthralling tales from his books, in most cases at the actual locations.

As well as bringing the stories to life he'll be adding information not yet included in his books.

The Tour will conclude in the Cafe at the Greenwich Theatre, one of the haunted venues, where you'll have an opportunity to buy a drink or partake of a prebooked supper and, of course, purchase copies of the Walking Ghostly Greenwich books.

Meeting in the Greenwich Theatre Bar at 7.30pm the tour will last about 90 minutes. The tour will go ahead whatever the weather so come prepared! The Tour costs just £5 person and a one course warming Bangers and Mash Supper (Vegetarian option available) just an extra £6.

Bookings can be made through Time For Greenwich on 07739 462156 (mobile), at info@ghostlygreenwich.co.uk or through Psychic Cafe on 0870 850 4049.

Update: 24 October 2006
Malcolm Godfrey interviewed on 'My Spirit Radio'

Radio is not just on the radio anymore, it's on the internet too!

Malcolm Godfrey from Time For Greenwich was interviewed by Kim Arnold, founder of Psychic Cafe, about the ghostly history of Greenwich and Malcolm's forthcoming Halloween walking tour of spooky local sites. The interview is being broadcast on My Spirit Radio in the Psychic Cafe slot every day for the next month. It's also available as an mp3 podcast.

Listen to Malcolm's interview at www.myspiritradio.com/3-coffee.html, or download the MP3 Podcast by right-clicking this MP3 podcast link and selecting 'Save Target As'. (MP3, 5.8MB)

Update: 24 October 2006
Greenwich Theatre appoints Time For Greenwich as preferred supplier

Time For Greenwich manages the Cafe at the Greenwich Theatre and organises events at the venue.

The Greenwich Theatre, one of Greenwich's cultural landmarks, has awarded Time For Greenwich preferred supplier status for the management of events and functions held at the venue. Time For Greenwich has also taken over the running of the theatre's cafe.

We're delighted to be working with the enthusiastic people at Greenwich Theatre to deliver a first class service in the café. The new menu, based on the best of British cuisine, offers freshly prepared and cooked hot and cold dishes. It is currently available for two hours before each scheduled performance.

Together with the Greenwich Theatre we've put together some exciting and unusual packages for Christmas Parties this year. Contact Malcolm at Time For Greenwich on 07739 462156 (mobile) for more details.

Update: 28 September 2006
Fortean Times reviews 'Walking Ghostly Greenwich'

The first book in the series concentrates on the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich.

Fortean Times, the publication read by all those with an avid interest in subjects including the supernatural, sci fi, and the generally unexplainable, favourably reviewed Malcolm Godfrey's books Walking Ghostly Greenwich (Parts 1 and 2) in their most recent edition.

This exposure has already boosted sales of both books nationwide. Look out for reviews of future books in the series!

You can read about Malcolm's Walking Ghostly Greenwich books and buy them online from this website.

Update: 25 August 2006
Lily Spice Restaurant Launch

The launch event for Lily Spice was designed and managed by Time For Greenwich.

Time For Greenwich designed, managed and created the high profile launch of Lily Spice, an excellent new Indian restaurant at Detling in Kent.

Opening its doors on the 7th of July, the launch event had a charitable theme in support of the 7:7 appeal. We organised a very successful Charity Auction including an item kindly donated by Prime Minister Tony Blair (a pen bearing his signature), and a bottle of House of Commons champagne signed by Tony Blair and donated by Paul Clark, MP for Gillingham.

If you need to arrange a launch party or event please give us a call on 07739 462156 (mobile). We have considerable experience in conceiving, implementing and managing successful business launches.

Update: 20 July 2006
Aaron Steele's Formula Palmer Audi Race Success

Aaron Steele racing in the Formula Palmer Audi championship.

In an exciting Formula Palmer Audi event on the 16th July at Snetterton, Aaron Steele drove a stunning race to clinch his first podium position.

Time For Greenwich is closely involved with Aaron's motor racing career, assisting with promotion and actively seeking sponsorship to enable this talented young British driver to progress through the ranks. Ultimately we believe he will succeed in his ambition to become a Formula One driver.

We offer a variety of sponsorship packages, enabling your business to gain a strong, visible presence in the exciting world of high speed motor sport. Call us on 07739 462156 (mobile) to explore the possibilities.

Update: 30 May 2006
Duke of Edinburgh at the Cutty Sark

The world famous clipper ship Cutty Sark, permanently displayed in dry dock at Greenwich.

Picture ©Time For Greenwich

Malcolm Godfrey, from Time For Greenwich, was Master of Ceremonies at two royal events that took place on the Cutty Sark in Greenwich in the presence of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.

The first event, in April, was on behalf of the Docklands Light Railway and the second, in May, was for the Cutty Sark Trust.

Malcolm has decades of experience as a Master of Ceremonies and his expertise with events involving royalty is very extensive. If you require a Master of Ceremonies who is not only a safe and reliable pair of hands, but also personable and entertaining then Malcolm is your man. Give him a call on 07739 462156 (mobile) to discuss your next event.

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