Tag Archives: Barbara Jones

Ode to Bentilee

Posted on October 23, 2016 by John

Poem by Barbara Jones On top of Bentilee I stand Surveying green and pleasant land Humanity is heaving here A lot of things that I hold dear. The old folk in the pension queue Who smile and ask me “How … Continue reading →

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A few memories of Klondyke Bill

Posted on October 23, 2016 by John

Article by Barbara Jones A few years ago I was fortunate enough to meet and become friends with some well-known wrestlers from around the country. I met many of them while they were working Orig Williams from a base in … Continue reading →

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Moon struck

Posted on October 23, 2016 by John

The Poetry Pages Poem by Barbara Jones When the moon is bright I am at my best When she sheds her light I cannot rest. As I draw her down her silvery glow Seems to fill my heart, reconnect my … Continue reading →

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Merlin

Posted on October 23, 2016 by John

The Poetry Pages Poem by Barbara Jones The light shone on the mountain The peak was glowing white The silvery moon she spread her glow Across the darkest night I sat within the cavemouth A hermit all alone Staring at … Continue reading →

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And Finally….

Posted on October 22, 2016 by John

The Lord Mayor’s Xmas Appeal Councillor Keith Healey from Cobridge has been in contact with us to tell us that he is making a Xmas appeal, on behalf of the Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent, Alan Jones. They are appealling for … Continue reading →

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Grain of Sand

Posted on October 22, 2016 by John

Poem by Barbara Jones On a grain of sand the world depends Through a sea of fear that knows no end While children starve in a country far We scan the skies for a falling star. Where is the word … Continue reading →

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Appeal on behalf of The Bent’ Ed’

Posted on October 22, 2016 by John

We’re on the lookout for creative talent on Bentilee, so all you kids out there who can write stories or draw, we need you!! We want some poems, stories, and drawings from you to put in “The Bentilean” magazine. It’s … Continue reading →

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ARRO Update Continued

Posted on October 22, 2016 by John

ARRO Update Continued… Alas our Autumn Fayre had to be cancelled. In the end we didn’t have enough donations or stall holders, so we called it off. Our Petticoat Lane trip to London was alos cancelled due to lack of … Continue reading →

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ARRO Update 1

Posted on October 22, 2016 by John

ARRO Update…update…update… The gang at ARRO would like to take this opportunity to wish all members, neighbours, and fellow Bentileans a happy yule, and we hope a very much brighter new year. Maybe it will be at least as good … Continue reading →

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The Nothing

Posted on October 22, 2016 by John

Article by Barbara Jones How many of you have seen “The Never Ending Story”? Those of you who have will know all about the “nothing”. This article is dedicated to the “nothing”. Most of you on income support know all … Continue reading →

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