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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.
The Shires at Lytham Festival - Image courtesy of Cuffe & Taylor

The Shires at Lytham Festival

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Terrific transport at Tram Sunday 2016

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SpareParts hits the town at Tram Sunday

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