I have lived in England for over 20 years, but am Northern Irish to the core (and also love the Irish Republic). I am responsible for putting together our Ireland Guides and as Reviews Editor, I get the chance to see some great concerts and shows . Fridays usually find me taking part in our Music Academy. I am also a Church Minister and Parish Councillor and am on the Leadership Team of my congregation. In my spare time, I am often found beside a race track, watching all forms of motorsport, at my local cinema, or with a guitar round my neck, writing and playing songs.
- Media Manager/Reviews Editor at WhatsOn
- Lives in Birmingham, England.
- From Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland
- Studied Theology at B.A. in English & History from University of Ulster. Cert. Theology from Union Theological College, Belfast.
- Male
- Married
- 15/08/1961
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- AUTOSPORT SHOW 2025 AT THE N.E.C.A highlight of the cold January days for me is always my annual visit to the Autosport Show and I was delighted to be back again for the Friday and Saturday of this year's event. As usual, there was a great atmosphere, with a variety of aspects of motorsport involved, along with the performance car and engineering side of things. There were opportunities to hear interviews with personalities...Please log in to like, share and comment!
- ARENACROSS 2025 AT BP PULSE LIVE, BIRMINGHAMFor anyone who has never experienced the sport of Arenacross, a treat is in store on the 2025 tour, which is visiting various cities in the United Kingdom. Arenacross is basically fast and exciting indoor motocross, with riders of various ages and levels of experience competing on a short and twisting track, with several humps and jumps along the way. My wife and I were privileged...
- ALDRIDGE MUSICAL COMEDY SOCIETY -"SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS"- AT PRINCE OF WALES, CANNOCK.Twice a year, I look forward to the A.M.C.S. production and am never disappointed with the finished product. It is a pleasure to support an organisation which is based close to where I live and some of those who take part are known to me personally. "So This Is Christmas" contained a variety of songs from musicals down through the years (incorporating the Christmas theme), combined with...
- "THE DUBLINERS ENCORE" AT BIRMINGHAM TOWN HALLI had been looking forward for some time to seeing this show and after my recent conversation with John Sheahan, the last surviving member of the original Dubliners, I was even more excited. The show, the brainchild of John and another musical legend, Phil Coulter (the Musical Director), is produced by John's daughter, Ceoladh and directed by Maurice Sweeney and recreates the sights and sounds...
- "FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK" AT WYCOMBE SWAN THEATRE"A few years ago, my good friend, Ged Graham, had the idea to put together a musical which would combine Irish folk music, song and dance with the well known songs of the Christmas season. The result was "Fairytale Of New York" and it was a great pleasure to see it for the third time at the Wycombe Swan. My wife and daughter (who actually works at the theatre) attended with me and we all...
- "WIRED FOR SOUND" CLIFF RICHARD TRIBUTE AT SUTTON COLDFIELD TOWN HALLSir Cliff Richard has been a huge influence in my life, both musically and personally and I was really looking forward to this show. Jimmy Jermain sings, looks and even speaks like Cliff (he was even educated at the same school) , as he takes us through the many years and the varied performances of Cliff's career. From the early rock 'n roll era, through the Swinging Sixties, Eurovision and the...
- "CAKE INTERNATIONAL"/ "CREATIVE CRAFT"/"SIMPLY CHRISTMAS" AT THE N.E.C.Every year, I look forward to my visit to these shows which run concurrently at the N.E.C. It is great to see so much creative talent on display and I am always accompanied by my wife, who is accomplished in both baking and crafting and provides me with expert advice throughout . This year's shows were again excellent, with very high standards in each aspect. Speaking as someone...
- "A CHAT WITH JOHN SHEAHAN."It was a great pleasure recently to have a telephone chat with John Sheahan, the last surviving original member of the legendary Irish folk group, The Dubliners. I had met John in person on the group's 40th and 50th anniversary tours and our conversation this time consisted of sharing anecdotes, stories and even, poetry, as we reminisced about the halcyon days of "The Dubs" and our...
- "WALK RIGHT BACK-THE STORY OF THE EVERLY BROTHERS" AT LICHFIELD GARRICKEver since I was a boy, I have been familiar with the sound of the Everly Brothers and their combination of plaintive ballads (often dealing with the heartbreak of broken relationships) and more uptempo songs with rock 'n roll and country influences. The voices of Don and Phil blended beautifully to create a distinctive sound that was instantly recognisable. In "Walk Right Back," James...
- HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW 2024I always look forward to early October and my annual visit to the Horse Of The Year Show and it was a special pleasure this year to be able to attend on the Saturday of the 75th anniversary. As usual, we were treated to a great variety of entertainment, including international and national showjumping, pony games, scurry racing and displays. Highlights included a victory for Amy Capper in...
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