Went to the Royal Albert Hall last night to hear Kieran and his school choir join a mass choir for Echoes 9. The kids were so enthusiastic and joyous! I've marked KJ so you can wave - we did.

I'm so pleased - My play 'A Person of Interest' is one of three finalists in the Kenneth Branagh award for new writing. I was shortlisted in 2021 and 2020. The three finalists will be performed at Windsor Arts Centre in October. One of the authors will receive the £500 prize.

I was very pleased to be selected as Slough Writer's Writer of the Year, 2021/22. I’m on the left of the picture, then Nazalee Raja who received The Endeavour Award, Lee Taylor the Taylor Award for service to the group and Ian Carty was Newcomer of the Year.

Update on the Kenneth Branagh Play Writing Competitions. THE THREE FINALISTS are BLACK FOREST by Valerie O'Connell, PERSON OF INTEREST by Mike Pearcy and THE EXHIBIT by Euan Mumford. Showdates are 6/7/8 October. Tickets from windsorfringe.co.uk/dramawritingaw…

My play Person of Interest will be performed at The Old Court Arts Centre in Windsor as one of the three finalists in the the Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing 2022. On 6/7/8th October. £500 for the winner!!! Website and tickets at windsorfringe.co.uk/dramawritingaw…

I have to be content being one of three scripts selected from 193 entries worldwide. Beaten by 'Black Forrest'. But I was IN THE FINAL of the Branagh Drama Awards - f***ing ACE! Next year number one! Watch this space. windsorfringe.co.uk/dramawritingaw… (Me with other writers and my cast)

Made application to Rocaberti Writers Retreats for their fabulous course in Aragonese Castle, on Ischia. Take a look at the mentors who I could be working with - fabulous bunch! Who needs a castle - if it was a shed on the Isle of Dogs I'd show up! rocabertiwriters.com/blog/

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Myself with Terry Adlam, Paul Stimpson and Robert Kibble will be presenting five new short plays at BURNHAM LIBRARY 18/19 Nov. Raising funds to keep our library in the community. Support Libraries. Support live drama. Support new writing. See you there.

So proud of the young woman who has shared our home for the last seven months. Having worked in tv production in Ukraine, her first job in the UK was editing a film to raise funds for the war effort back home. Ukraine will rise again. 🇺🇦 m.youtube.com/watch?v=q-Jzja…

Today's Daily Mirror Headline - couldn't resist it - This should be Labour's next election slogan! When you vote, remember this, it just happens to be true.

Is anybody going to The Big One over the weekend? I'm planning to go Friday. Would like to travel with people or meet up in town. Let me know.

POSTPONED!!! Slough Writers’ SUMMER PICNIC Our poor co-host Danny has covid! To allow as many members as possible to attend this popular event Terry and Merl have agreed to postpone the summer picnic to a date to be confirmed in July or August.

Grandson Kieran was selected player of the match on Sunday during Radnage's 8-3 victory making them joint second in their league. The manager's report said: 'lots of great tackles and some really calming play to keep things tights after their early goals'. My hero!

There will be a reading of my play Gate Of Chernobyl on Feb 21st to mark the second anniversary of the Russian invasion. Details on the poster. Book FREE seats at eventbrite.co.uk/e/754627730857… (The photo is from the Windsor Theatre Guild production of the play)

Great event at Burnham library next week

Pleased to say the Gates of Chernobyl play reading is sold out. We are collecting for Ukrainian refugees. February is the second anniversary of the Russian invasion.

NOW - Watch Extinction Rebellion March Live on You Tube - NOW youtube.com/live/Xolcc5sLa… Please let me know if you see anything in the national press or TV.

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