An extract from ‘Great Hedgepectations’ the story of an orphaned hedgehog called Rip, suitable for adults and older children.
Emergency Hog-hedging
Virgin Years
How a rock band rose from the waves to grasp a Canadian life-line and a comparison of two lead guitarists.
Breaking with Brockholes
Troubled over bridged water. The Artisan Author takes stock and casts off from the lake he once loved.
Walking the Guild Wheel
A guided circular walk around some of the prettiest parts of the city of Preston in Lancashire, using public transport to break the journey into four parts.
Rockfall on Heartbreak Hill
A lack of appreciation for a 'missing' Strawbs album.
Harris and Gromit
A response to the unwrapping of a refurbished museum and the grand unanimated marvels within. Plus a hunt to rediscover a mythical lover.
A dictator’s handbook for self-abuse
Concentric thoughts on war-makers from an arachnid.
I was not sat but sitting
A pedantic plea, that is probably too late, and warning to fellow scribblers, editors and publishers.
Dave Cousins: poetry in lotion
Earlier this month, singer-songwriter Dave Cousins died. There are many obituaries out there. I will not add to those. This, instead, is an attempt to explain how and why his work became vital to my spiritual searching, my creative impetus, my imaginary plundering and my psychological balance.
One Giant Leap for Childkind
Eight hundred years of trading, two kids and a time-travelling shopping trolley. The story of Gertie and the Guild Machine, a play for children about Preston Guild.
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