Tag Archives: 1990

Mortimer & Mears Extra

Posted on October 20, 2016 by John

(Mears is onstage and Mortimer enters gyrating his body and singing silently to himself.) Mears: What are you doing? Mortimer: What do you mean? Mears: Gyrating your body like that. You could bend something vital doing that. Mortimer: Ah, well, … Continue reading →

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Jokes & Riddles

Posted on October 20, 2016 by John

by John Steele Fishy Thought If fish travel around in schools, howcome you never meet an herring with ‘O’ levels? Some Riddles Q. Why did the cow cross the road? (A. Because the farmer drove her) Q. Why did the … Continue reading →

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An empty shell

Posted on October 20, 2016 by John

Poem by Sharon Elton I took his hand And placed my lips upon each finger Slowly One by one But he showed no emotion No reaction to the tears he could see in my eyes No sorrow, no regret to … Continue reading →

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Sonnet (To an Actress)

Posted on October 20, 2016 by John

by John Steele I have glimpsed Heaven in a glass of wine Been awed by Tempest’s thunderous rage But neither, or anything, have I seen to compare To the presence of….an actress, upon the stage For sometimes, when she’s acting, … Continue reading →

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Julie…

Posted on October 20, 2016 by John

Poem by John Steele Julie A stone bridge A crashing stream And me Julie A herd of sheep Green hills Sloping down to a Glass lake And me Julie A summer breeze Ancient trees A passing cyclist (In shabby clothes) … Continue reading →

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I want to know about the time…

Posted on October 20, 2016 by John

Poem by Gary Lewis I want to know about the time We took a trip along the Rhine Exchanging looks with men who read books Singing songs and drinking wine I loved the way you’d fill a room With the … Continue reading →

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No one…

Posted on October 20, 2016 by John

Poem by Gary Lewis No one can puncture my bulletproof heart Though you tried from the start With sweet words and a card I knew you wasn’t the one No one can breach the wall that I make You think … Continue reading →

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The Waiting

Posted on October 20, 2016 by John

A Ghost Story by Irene Smith I was one of those balmy nights in spring, the sky dark blue and filled with stars, the sound of music filtered out of the village hall. Steve stepped out of the door making … Continue reading →

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A Cut Above the Rest

Posted on October 20, 2016 by John

A short-short story by Sean O’Reilley Whilst strolling through Stoke one Friday evening, I noticed a small crowd gathered on the Glebe Street canal bridge. Being naturally curious, I decided to investigate the situation. Upon reaching the bridge, I noticed … Continue reading →

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The Willfield Open Learning Centre

Posted on October 20, 2016 by John

An Article by John Steele With 1990 being International Literacy Year, we thought what better time to find out what’s happening in basic adult education, at the new Willfiled Open Learning Centre, but we found the Centre isn’t just about … Continue reading →

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