The People’s Friend – SIMON WHALEY

Historic Hereford

My feature on Hereford appeared in The People’s Friend’s issue dated 28th September 2019. When Alex, the Features Editor, commissioned[…]

My feature about the Welsh Border town of Crickhowell can be found in the current issue of The People’s Friend,[…]

Simon Whaley enjoys a journey around this delightful Devonshire City. ‘Climb the oak tree,’ says the tourist guide, ‘but[…]

Donald drummed his fingers against the steering wheel of his Ford Focus, his eyes fixed on the school entrance. […]

“Every time someone opens these lock gates,” says Mike, the engineer, “we lose 40,000 gallons of water.” We’re standing at[…]

“Is it true monkeys like bananas?” my nephew, Ashley, asks as we watch a gibbon swinging on a rope high[…]

“Uncle Simon, why is there a goat on top of that castle wall?” My nephew stares at the white adult[…]

It’s not difficult to see why Church Stretton is known as Shropshire’s Little Switzerland when there’s been a fresh dusting[…]

“I know New England is famous for it’s autumnal colour,” drawls the American tourist standing next to me in[…]

If you can get hold of a copy of The People’s Friend, dated 21st March 2015, then check out[…]

My latest batch of Age UK photos has been published in The People’s Friend magazine. They’re such a lovely team[…]

I’ve just caught up with the issues of The People’s Friend that contain the new monthly series of articles from[…]

Simon Whaley goes looking for a hidden gem in this Welsh fishing town … “Sorry, all boat trips to[…]