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I've run the ABBA News Service,
worked with a host of tribute bands over the years, and record
companies. Managed the ABBA Day and ABBA Weekend Events, also
the Abba Tribute Weekend too. And through all of that got my
foot in the door for media work. From researcher, writer,
reviewer through to reporter.
I spent five years working at BBC
Radio Bristol, beginning with Actionline and working my way
through to Guideline, a health and disability radio show, to
community issues, 'Children In Need' which is fabulous to be
involved with, to working with the likes of Steve Yabsley. And I
have to say I loved being involved in that area of work. Given
the opportunity I'd go back to it without hesitation. I've even
done some TV work, mainly as a researcher and even took the
opportunity to work for a German TV show for a short while as a
researcher/consultant
I also do publicity work too, the
most unusual event so far being harness racing. It is a
fascinating sport and I would recommend it as a day out for all
the family if the opportunity arises.
I'm also into web site design and
even went to college to improve my skills. It's all about the
creativity, providing the right information and designing
something that can read or seen by all web site users. People do
not realise that the Disability Act covers web sites and
they have to be accessible to all. The way a web site is
designed can easily knock out the speech programmes on a
visually impaired person's computer, thus not making it
accessible to them to read.
What else can I tell you? I'm a
member of the National Union of Journalists, I love a challenge
and enjoy my work! Now not many people can say that! I just love
meeting people and talking with them (not to them), finding out
more about them, what makes them the person they are, getting
the real person across. It's about what really matters to them
and not what others assume.
I've met so many people, especially during my time with BBC
Radio Bristol. From the famous and not so famous and had the
opportunity to interview them. Some of my favourite interviews
include 'Art and Power', 'Bristol Cancer Help Centre', 'Organic
and real food festival' to a little boy who is blind and was on
an adventure holiday. He really loved being part of the whole
experience. Anything is possible no matter what. He wants to
work in radio one day and I'm sure he will, but his favourite
song at the time was Hear'Say "Show me the way to your love"
which was played after his interview, he introduced the song
himself, but I always think of that little boy and how he
embraced life every time I hear that song. I've also interviewed
Bjorn Again, Hazell Dean, Jackie Stallone, Chris Green, Modesty
Blaise, Anthony Worral Thompson, Sharron Davies, among others
and enjoyed every moment chatting with them.
And I am now taking up my next
challenge. Writing for Bristol Rock. This should be fun! I am
sure I will enjoy my stay here. Of course if you have an
interesting story to tell, a CD to review or even a live gig
please contact me through
"myspace". I
also have a hand in the tribute pages of Bristol Rock too due to
my interest in tribute bands and artists, so please get in touch
if you are playing in the area. I don't bite and as long as you
have the courage of your conviction in what you do I'm sure
we'll get along famously.
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