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I have worked in the housing and transport professions for several local authorities, specialising in policy, strategy preparation and bid writing. Having always had an interest in film, the visual arts in general, theatre, music and lterature, I thought it would be good to combine the writing experience with these interests to contribute to altBlackpool. In addition to writing, my hobbies include watercolour and pastel painting, photography, woodwork, cycling and vegetable gardening.

Exhibition Review: Always Look on the Bright Side

Always keen to present Blackpool in a positive light through a thriving arts scene, ...

Exhibition Review: Darren Elwell at Tea Amantes

Fresh from reviewing at the HIVEArts event the same evening, David Simper legged it ...

Exhibition Review: Hannah Elizabeth – Those Sweet Moments

Local artist Hannah Elizabeth is displaying her work at HIVE gallery on Church Street. ...

Photo Talks: HIVEArts PhotoPool

The excellent PhotoPool exhibition and talks programme at HIVEArts has continued throughout August. David ...

Exhibition: HIVEArts PhotoPool

HIVEArts’ month long photographic extravaganza commenced on 3rd August 2024, with a two floor ...

Exhibition Review: Sandra Openshaw at Tea Amantes

Sandra Openshaw returns with a second exhibition at Tea Amantes cafe and gallery. David ...

Exhibition Review: Garth Gratrix – Flamboyant Flamingos

Following coffee with friends at the weekly HIVEArts jive in the Church Street gallery, ...

Exhibition Review: Capital of Dance

The HIVEArts collective has curated a new dance themed exhibition. Declaring his interest in ...

Exhibition Review: Make a Scene at HIVEArts

In partnership with Funny Girls and the ‘Be Who You Want to Be‘ initiative, ...