“i bid you farewell”

Bob Cooper of Macclesfield, Cheshire remembers: From an early age, I have always loved reading and writing. My best subject at school was English to the detriment of maths, and I managed to become top

Actor, presenter and now author Larry Lamb reveals why the written word – particularly verse – has always meant so much to him

Dear Simon, Reading Larry Brayshaw’s letter, A Knockout Visit, in the July issue, reminded me of the time I also met a British heavyweight boxer. Dick Richardson was based in Staines and we would meet

Dame Joan Sutherland managed things to her customary perfection: a gala goodbye before an adoring Covent Garden audience on New Year’s Eve 1990, 35 years ago. Pavarotti and Marilyn Horne joined in the

Martin Neary (Born 1940) Organist and conductor On 31 August, Martin Neary was suddenly presented with the challenge of organising and rehearsing the music for the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales

I’d like to thank the Editor, Michael, for giving me the opportunity to share this look back at my career as I head off into retirement. I’ve chosen to call time on dog training while I’m still in goo