Interview with John Looker

Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the talk show studio. (Rapturous applause) Today we have the honour of welcoming talented poet John Looker (Audience cheer) (Our esteemed guest glides down the lighted stairs to great applause) Welcome to the show, John. I hope Dobby didn’t nip you on the way. Why don’t you fill us inContinue reading “Interview with John Looker”

Slagg’s Cafe Anniversary

Hello Poetry Lovers Yes! It’s been three years since the sought-after Slagg’s Cafe opened. We are currently reporting live from the anniversary ‘Do’. By some miracle, all 3 of us Booming Lovelies have been invited – I’ve begged and pleaded for an invite in the past – and now Mrs Slagg has relented and let us joinContinue reading “Slagg’s Cafe Anniversary”

Dietary Dedication

Hello Poetry Lovers Most of us will recall diets through the decades. The pain and ludicrousness of it all. I personally remember counting all those calories (under a 1,000?!) and buying those slimming biscuits. So lovely and talented poet Trisha Broomfield has summed all this nail-biting era up with her wonderful piece below. Some ofContinue reading “Dietary Dedication”

All The World’s A Stage

Hello Poetry Lovers I must share with you the great event of last night. All The World’s a Stage was a production at The Hampton Hill theatre last night. Devised by the wonderful Anne Warrington and directed by Ken Mason, it was a great success. A colourful revue of poetry, prose, comedy and music. WeContinue reading “All The World’s A Stage”

Mrs Slagg’s Life Advice

Hello Poetry Lovers Today we are live from The Slagg’s Cafe where Mrs Slagg will give us gals some life advice.  Luckily, she hasn’t charged me for this – whoops! An invoice has just come through the door! Oh well, money well spent.  Now feast on this guidance to life The Slagg Guide to Life First ofContinue reading “Mrs Slagg’s Life Advice”

Interview with Heather Cook

Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Talk Show studio. (Audience clap ecstatically). Our esteemed guest today is the talented and prolific poet Heather Cook (standing ovation). (Our guest glides elegantly down the lit staircase.)  Welcome to the show, Heather, and thank you so much for coming. Adore that crochet two-piece and platforms. (Audience cheerContinue reading “Interview with Heather Cook”

The Retired Cat

Hello Poetry Lovers  How could I not put loads of Dobby’s on here with this wonderful poem?!  Dear friend and wonderful poet, Trisha Broomfield gave me this lovely book Ten Poems about Cats. A real treasure and a big part of my Cat Book collection.  There are some beautiful poems about felines in there andContinue reading “The Retired Cat”

Interview with Steve Tasane

Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the talk show studio for talented poets! (Frenzied cheering from the audience) Now, settle down PL’s because we’re welcoming Steve Tasane….(Ecstatic applause as our guest glides elegantly down the lit staircase) Welcome to the show, Steve and thank you so much for coming along. And what a cool hat!  Why don’t youContinue reading “Interview with Steve Tasane”

New Years Eve (Non) Party

Happy New Year, Poetry Lovers Now, you must have been at our New Years Eve non-party last night. Of course, we were all masked so we wouldn’t recognise each other, but wasn’t it a wonderful bash?!  To those of you whose invitation got lost in the post, I apologise. Top of the list for nextContinue reading “New Years Eve (Non) Party”

December Birthdays

Hello Poetry Lovers Even though we are looking at a New Year, I thought as we’re still in December – just, I’d share my recent birthday poem penned by my lovely and talented friend, Trisha Broomfield.  Not only is it beautifully written, it also sums me up to a tee! Great insight there, Trisha and thankContinue reading “December Birthdays”