Penny Lancaster in conversation - Event Report

It looks like she's lived a charmed live - a loving upbringing, marrying a superstar rock singer, children, strong friendships, and lately a successful career in television.

But in her new book Penny Lancaster reveals how she was bullied at school, struggled with her studies because of undiagnosed dyslexia and, as she made her way for herself as a model, experienced a harrowing sexual assault.

Determined, though, always to see the positive in life, Penny cultivated skills and talents to enable her to achieve and maintain her independence, training as a fitness instructor and then a photographer.

And, since marrying and making a family with Rod Stewart, Penny has embraced every opportunity offered to her. She's competed on 'Strictly Come Dancing', 'Celebrity MasterChef', 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire'. And she is a guest panellist on 'Loose Women'.

Using this profile she is a campaigner and ambassador for a multitude of charities, speaks widely and passionately about menopause issues and volunteers as a Special Constable with the City of London Police.

She was a warm, engaging and inspiring speaker and we were thrilled that she joined us at The Riverside in Woodbridge for this special evening event.

Tickets were £20 and included a copy of her book 'Someone Like Me' (RRP £20). One further ticket coulg be purchased for £12 (without the book).