Smokeytop Poet

I write poetry that describes life as lived by ordinary people in the North of England industrial mill towns in the first half of the last century. Sometimes poignant sometimes sad but always with a touch of humour and Michael Coleman who wrote the Song Matchstalk Cats and Dog's about LS Lowry said I paint pictures with words of how he remembers his childhood home back in Smokeytop Manchester in the cobbled streets and terraced houses.

I also have a Facebook page called And as I was Saying for budding poets.

I am also a radio presenter on Salford City Radio 94.4FM and on Carlton Radio Online.

I am a Salvation Army Soldier and I like to get involved with Charity work.