Well I’ll Be Fogbow-led Over!

Well, I'll Be Fogbow-led Over was published in Cumbria magazine
Well, I’ll Be Fogbow-led Over was published in Cumbria magazine

Cumbria:

A new weather condition requires a new word for the day …

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The Things People Say

The Things People Say by Simon Whaley
The Things People Say by Simon Whaley

Cumbria

It can be quite strange the things people say in passing when on a Lake District mountain …

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History in Black and White

History in Black and White by Simon Whaley
History in Black and White by Simon Whaley

Discover Britain: 

The English county of Herefordshire is home to a string of villages with rows of beautiful black and white cottages. We sent Simon Whaley to enjoy a tour and discover the story of five of the most famous …

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Cardington and Rushbury WI

I spent a lovely evening with the ladies of Cardington & Rushbury WI last night, talking about my writing, and they asked some interesting questions at the end. They certainly know how to put on a good spread at the end of the evening, with tea and cakes! And I’d like to thank them for supporting me by purchasing so many of my books!

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Back In Print: One Hundred Muddy Paws For Thought

After being out of print for a couple of years, the follow-up to the bestselling One Hundred Ways For A Dog To Train Its Human is now back in print and available via Amazon. One Hundred Muddy Paws For Thought takes a wry look at dogs and the great outdoors: the joys of stiles, kissing gates, mud and sheep dung.

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In The Beginning …

Ezee Writer: Want some tips on how to make your beginnings more interesting? Check out my article in the January issue of Ezee Writer: http://www.writersbureau.com/e-zee-writer/january-2013/page3.htm

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BBC Countryfile magazine – August 2012

The August 2012 issue of BBC Countryfile magazine is out now, featuring my piece about the Roman remains and museums at Caerleon, near Newport, Cardiff. With one of the best preserved Roman amphitheatre’s seen anywhere in the UK, and the only remains of Roman Legionary Barracks visible anywhere in Europe, Caerleon has a lot to offer the Roman aficionado!

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