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  “It must be a trick – mustn’t it? A table moving of its own accord. It just is not possible.” Those were my thoughts prior to attending a table tipping evening. So, when an opportunity to experience it for … Continue reading →

What a delight it was for my friend, Peter Kerr, to introduce me to the website commemorating the Schools Hebridean Society whom I joined for their 1974 trip to Rhenigidale, on Harris, in the Outer Hebrides. It brought back many … Continue reading →

The first live gig I attended was Santana at the Empire Pool Wembley, Sat 6th Nov, 1976, I had a mid- priced ticket at £2.50. Unbilled supports were Journey, who were dreadful, and Eric Burdon who was wonderful. Hunched, almost … Continue reading →

I have never taken much interest in graveyards. It has always seemed to me that placing a loved one in a box to rot six feet underground is odd. Not that some graveyards do not have grandeur. The Arlington War … Continue reading →

  I had heard about this event for some months but not had the opportunity to catch it. I was curious for two reasons. Firstly, I always like attending new poetry evenings so that I can learn how o improve … Continue reading →

    Fun with Fours: Four names I go by 1. Gary 2. Dad 3. Grandad Gary 4. Gazza Four places I’ve lived: (really exciting 1. Sutton Coldfield 2. Cambridge 3. Alexandria, Virginia, USA 4. Leeds Four things I love … Continue reading →

I haven’t been to this event for a few years, but this headliner looks interesting: PUREandGOODandRIGHT  Open Mic Poetry Event  This month taking place at THE TREE HOUSE BOOKSHOP 4 The Square, KENILWORTH, CV8 1EB Thursday, 11 May 7.30 p.m st.art … Continue reading →

I shall try hard to write a poem a day, this list of prompts from Jo Bell will surely help: Day 1   Write to yourself as a sixteen year old. What warnings, what advice would you give? If you have … Continue reading →