Monthly Archives: May 2025

Burial site for George Heath- the Moorlands poet

Posted on May 31, 2025 by garylongden

St Michaels Church Horton, Staffs As a past Staffordshire Poet laureate I have always been fascinated by George Heath, the gifted poet who died aged only 25 years old of “Consumption” or what we call Tuberculosis a major killer up … Continue reading →

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Me and Mr Jones – Suzi Ronson ( book review)

Posted on May 24, 2025 by garylongden

I have previously mentioned a new book by veteran British music PR Alan Edwards   ( I was there) which sheds light on his life with some of the biggest names in music, including David Bowie, the Spice Girls and Amy … Continue reading →

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Just Between Ourselves – Derby Theatre

Posted on May 10, 2025 by garylongden

Just between ourselves *** A London Classic theatre production.  LCT have performed for twenty five years, this is their 49th Uk tour and their third Ayckbourn play .  “Just Between Ourselves”  was premiered  in 1976, almost a half century ago … Continue reading →

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Gladiator 11- film review

Posted on May 5, 2025 by garylongden

Gladiator II 2024 ★★★★ Watched 05 May 2025 I am a big sword and sandals fan and loved the first film. This sequel turned out to be both impressive and a disappointment at the same time It is a lazy reheating of the … Continue reading →

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