I loved learning how to write jokes”

On 20 September 1982, my wife, Marion, and I got married in Oxford. We then set off on our honeymoon to Burnley. An unusual destination for a newly married couple, I concede but after we had set the d

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

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

FOR more than three decades, Julia Donaldson’s works have enchanted children across the world. Her illustrious career has seen her writing more than 200 books which have sold millions of copies and be

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

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