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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- JENNY RYAN "OUT OF THE BOX" AT LICHFIELD GARRICK.Jenny Ryan is best known to us as "The Vixen" from I.T.V's "The Chase" and "Beat The Chasers." Her wide range of knowledge and sharp wit are a challenge to anyone with whom she comes face to face (I speak from personal experience, having been devoured by said Vixen on the "The Chase" in 2022). In her new show, "Out Of The Box," Jenny takes us into the relaxed atmosphere of her living room...Please log in to like, share and comment!
- "SISTER ACT." WALSALL OPERATIC SOCIETY AT LICHFIELD GARRICKAs a resident of the Walsall area, I am always keen to support the arts locally and I have to say that the Walsall Operatic Society's production of Sister Act at Lichfield Garrick was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. From start to finish, it captured the essence of the story and combined excellent singing with acting which combined the humorous with the serious. There were many fine...
- PAIRC FESTIVAL 2024Every August, I look forward to covering the Pairc Festival, Birmingham's annual celebration of Irish music and culture. As always, there was a great atmosphere as the crowds descended upon King's Heath and it was great to catch up with old friends and to make new ones. This year's line up contained a wide variety of artists and this was exemplified by the top of the bill performers, with...
- THREE OCTOGENARIANS SKYDIVE FOR HOPEOver the last two plus years, the charity, HopeFull, has been supplying pizzas to people caught up in the conflict in war-torn Ukraine. Like many charities, they are always on the lookout for original and interesting ways to raise funds and tomorrow, one is taking place at the North London Skydiving Centre at Chatteris Airfield in Cambridgeshire. Iona O'Connor (88), Caroline Crawford (86)...
- BRITISH SHOWJUMPING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AT STONELEIGH AUGUST 2024As regular attenders at the Horse Of The Year Show, my wife and I were looking forward very much to our visit to the British Championships. Held in the open air at Stoneleigh, they have a great location, with various arenas for competition and plenty of opportunities to enjoy retail and food while appreciating the event. We visited on the Thursday and it was interesting to see the intense...
- "AN EVENING WITH SIR GEOFF HURST" AT LICHFIELD GARRICKThe 1966 World Cup final must surely be one of the most famous football matches in history and for me, it holds a special place, as it was the first game that I actually watched (seated upon my mother's knee). Sir Geoff Hurst holds the distinction of being the only player who has scored a hat trick in a World Cup final and is now the last surviving member of England's iconic team from...
- "THE MCCARTNEY SONGBOOK" AT LICHFIELD GARRICKFor over 60 years now, Sir Paul McCartney has been entertaing us, first as a member of the Beatles, later as the founder of Wings and also, as a solo artist in his own right. During this time, he has created an amazing legacy of music and song and the McCartney Songbook seeks to bring that to life in an amazing show which covers Paul's career from that first auspicious meeting with John Lennon...
- D DAY DARLINGS AT SUTTON COLDFIELD TOWN HALLWe are now approaching the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings (otherwise known as "D Day"), one of the most significant events of the Second World War and a turning point in the fight against the tyranny that threatened to engulf the world in the 1940's. It was therefore, an ideal time to enjoy the visit of the D Day Darlings to Sutton Coldfield Town Hall on their anniversary tour....
- "STAGES THROUGH THE AGES" AT PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE, CANNOCKIt is a pleasure for me, as a reviewer, to see local talent in action and I was privileged to attend this excellent show by Aldridge Musical Comedy Society in Cannock recently. I live close to Aldridge and am personally acquainted with some of the cast, who attend my home church, St. Martin's, in Walsall. The show is basically what the title says; a journey through a hundred years of...
- "ME, MYSELF & I"---PATTI BOULAYE AT 70.Singer. Actress. Composer. Philanthropist. Academic. Just some of the many epithets that could be applied to Patti Boulaye. Earlier this month, she celebrated her 70th birthday and her latest show, "Me, Myself & I" reflects on her long and varied career. Patti has been entertaining us ever since leaving her native Nigeria and coming to fame via "Opportunity Knocks" in the 1970's...
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