August 16, 2016

 

 

The mail that landed on my mat

was no surprise at all.

The contents ever familiar,

the colour black, ready to install.

 

The ‘undoing’ not worth the effort;

the parcel sellotaped for dear life.

I cut my finger opening it,

with the very sharpest knife.

 

The length not to my liking,

the material, cheap as could be.

No future funerals will see it

on the back of me.

 

No room inside my wardrobe;

the hangers full of sable black.

With clothes for every occasion,

most heading for a charity sack.

 

Some too good to throw out;

others of sentimental appeal.

But most just friendly neighbours,

living in a tomb of dark – unreal !

 

The mail that landed on my mat;

a nightmare to my ears.

I knew it would be joining a queue

of ‘perhaps’,  ‘maybe’ and ‘no fear’s’.

 

The unpicking not worth the effort,

as once tampered with, the end in sight.

And the ‘will I’ – ‘won’t I’, keep it’ option

gone out the window, taking flight.

 

The pattern not to my liking;

the ordering, a habit to flee.

No future purchase will I make.

I can promise this to thee.

 

No room inside my wardrobe.

The hangers go on the attack,

with clothes so heavily loaded,

heading for another charity sack.

 

All too good to throw out,

and with ‘Retro’ back in it’s heyday,

A car-boot sale the answer,

but will I part with them? – No Way.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 13, 2016

 

 

The Data received on Bryan

made me say ‘Wow’ out loud.

His energy and vibrancy

standing out in a crowd.

 

Always eager to learn new skills,

and help others whenever he can.

With a natural ability to connect

and greet his fellow man.

 

Some say he lives on his own,

but that’s not my point of view,

for when you own a cat

your life shared, with a love so true.

 

And ‘Little Abby’,  the one waiting

patiently at close of day,

to welcome Bryan home

from either work or play.

 

A keen one for exercising

down at the gym,

to be toned-up for arrival

in Turkey, looking trim.

 

Not sure if he works out

to ACDC and Led Zep ?

But 4 visits a week will see him,

as fit as Johnny Depp.

 

He’s also good at reading

my poems with a chant.

Quite a difficult task,

when I go on a rant!

 

Bryan loves to go Gigging

and as most of you will know,

‘Pink’ blew his mind, when seen live,

a couple of years ago.

 

But Dance Music and Reggae

are Bryan’s mainstay,

And Bob Marley his favorite,

so I’ll ‘Exodus’ this way.

 

And say what a pleasure

it’s been to have an insight

into the ‘Life of Bryan’ –

Hope you all enjoy, this sound-bite.

 

Written by

Harriet Blackbury

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 8, 2016

 

Tune in to 

Tonys Time Machine

on

Wednesday – 10th August

11am – 1pm

for a simply magic show 

featuring Tony in conversation

with

Dr. Roger Woods –

A man with many strings to his bow.

also

Tony will be reading the poem

entitled

‘The Magic Woods’

written by 

Harriet Blackbury.

and 

Roger will be reading

‘For The Love Of Heat’

also written by

Harriet Blackbury.

 

No Fez, no fuss –

just pure genius on air today

 

This Magic Show needs ears

so be there Folks.

 

PS  As usual Tony will be in the capable hands

of Vikki.  

So hear this Court in session kids. 

 

 

 

August 6, 2016

 

 

And one so vicious in debate

when fools and scoundrels tempt their fate

 

and sit before this hardened judge

who digs and digs, but will not budge

 

until the truth be out on show,

and mincemeat made of latest foe.

 

The one not hasty in retreat,

who makes young Paxman seem so sweet.

 

Will to the limit, search for truth

then head to Lulu’s for Vermouth?

 

Or a drink well earned – not more than three,

as Molly waits for late night wee.

 

Every now and then, but not for long,

we see his softness, hip-hip, ding-dong.

 

There IS a heart inside this man

as Scottish granite, cracks best it can

 

It’s now we glance at the TV

us housewives, suffering because of he,

 

who is an idol of our men,

who live and breathe for Thursdays when

 

a double dose of Neil on view –

the third one in our bed of two!

 

Day in, day out, he haunts this joint,

but I digress from my last point

 

Just yesterday, I caught his flow,

referring to his sidekick, as Jo-Co!

 

Such warmth expressed – did my ears deceive?

a double-take I did, as I turned to leave

 

after bringing lunch to one who’s got the bug,

of trying to win, a cherished political mug!

 

Neil must have a heart, I began to think,

as I filled the kettle by the sink.

 

‘Your mate’s got married’ my man sarcastically said,

a few months ago, which stopped me in my tread.

 

I knew who he meant, it’s just of him he talks,

sat out in the courtyard, or on country walks,

 

or soaking in the bath, with his head phones on,

until the water cold and all the bubbles gone!

 

So – A wife to bring out his calmer side,

and for the good, let his aggression slide.

 

Oh God, give me strength, am I falling for

the charm of one, who’s made my eardrums sore?

 

I know he’s kind to Miranda – it’s visible on screen,

but sometimes to Diane, he is very mean.

 

So well done producers, what a clever ploy

to bring on Molly to give us wives such joy.

 

The star of the show, time after time,

and now scrubbernuts – her partner in crime.

 

Let humans prattle on – who cares what is said,

now happy doggy thoughts we take to our bed.

 

And to boost the ratings, with a feel-good glow,

let’s see Mrs Neil’s appearance on a future show.

 

Written by

Harriet Blackbury

 

 

Plenty of strings to Roger’s bow,

as all his pals have come to know.

 

Now you see it, now it’s gone;

slight of hand outwits the lookers-on.

 

Well known as being one of Woodcock’s crowd;

yet another who did ‘Haslingden Grammar’ proud.

 

Now you see it, or thought you did,

but there’s nowt there, when he lifts the lid!

 

Much joy gained from ‘Irish Folk’ –

to ‘Progressive Rock’, from this heart of oak.

 

Now you see it – Lord above,

from up his sleeve appears a dove!

 

A Crown Prosecutor, and so much more,

is this Rossendale lad, living in Helmshore.

 

Now you see her – sawn in two,

then stuck together, with ‘No Nails’ glue.

 

Roger’s friends include Liz and Jerry,

and Craig and Ian, taken for a Curry.

 

Now you see it, from one so slick,

the world’s most amazing, hot card trick.

 

The Dubliner’s ‘Waltzing Matilda’ he will defend,

and claims to be a relative of Pete Townsend.

 

Now you see him – ‘Who Are You’?

so multi-talented, it isn’t true.

 

‘I Vow To Thee My Country’ – his old school tune.

This Magic Circle member, will be with you soon.

 

Now you’ll see him, but not for long,

His vanishing act will always, prove you wrong.

 

Plenty of strings to Roger’s bow,

and here’s a few, no doubt you know.

 

Now you see it, my one and only try,

to ‘big-up’ Roger, now I’m off . Goodbye.

 

Written by Harriet Blackbury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 2, 2016

 

Tune in to 

Tony’s Time Machine

on 

Wednesday 3rd August

11am – 1pm

Tony’s guest of the week will be

ARTHUR

who has recently retired from the

Building and Development Team

at Creative Support.

 

Enjoy this special show

with music through the decades.

 

July 31, 2016

 

 

In 98, ‘The Flame Still Burns’

sang Jimmy Nail with Strange Fruit.

In 2010 we heard Owl City

at No.2 with ‘Fireflies’  – hoot.

 

In 96, Fine Young Cannibals

had a Top Twenty hit with ‘The Flame’.

In 85 ‘The Heat Is On’ sang Glenn Frey –

always at the top of his game.

 

At Number One in 68 came ‘Fire’

from The Crazy World of Arthur Brown.

Close by, The Move with ‘Fire Brigade’

riding high at Number 3 – hit town.

 

In 92 ‘Fire’ by Prodigy

made it as high as Number11.

But in 96 with ‘Fire Starter’ at No.1

they found their path to heaven.

 

In 82, Imagination gave us

‘In The Heat Of The Night’.

‘On Fire’ in 04, was Lloyd Banks,

setting the Top Twenty alight.

 

In 70, melodic James Taylor,

gave us ‘Fire and Rain’.

In 77, ‘Too Hot To Handle by Heatwave,

in the last carriage of this chart train.

 

 

July 26, 2016

 

Doctor From Gold Thunder

You only On her Diamonds

Live and The man The spy

Moon For your Octopussy

A view to The living Licence

Golden Tomorrow The world

Die another Casino

Quantum of Skyfall Spectre.

 

 

 

Tune in to Tonys Time Machine

 

Wednesday 27th July

11am – 1pm

 

This weeks theme is

BOND – 007

Pearl & Dean – Bond Music

and

Europe – The Final Countdown

 

Tony will be reading

For The Love Of James Bond

written by

Harriet Blackbury.

 

Enjoy the Show 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 22, 2016

 

 

In 62, the first Bond theme came from –

The John Barry Orchestra for ‘Doctor No’.

Followed by ‘From Russia With Love’,

in 63, sung by Matt Munro.

 

Then in 64, with the third Bond title song,

came Shirley Bassey with her hit, Goldfinger.

and in 65, ‘Thunderball’ from Tom Jones,

also another fine welsh singer.

 

The fifth Bond film theme – ‘You Only Live Twice’,

was sung, in 67 by Nancy Sinatra.

Then ‘On Her Majesty’s Service’ in 69, saw the

re-appearance of The John Barry Orchestra.

 

‘We Have All The Time In The World’,

( also in this film), an unforgettable song,

performed as only he could,

by wonderful Mr Louis Armstrong.

 

Early 72 saw Shirley Bassey once more,

at her sparkling best with ‘Diamonds Are Forever’

and in 73, Paul McCartney and Wings gave us

‘Live And Let Die’, which we all sang together.

 

Composed by John Barry – words by Don Black in 74,

‘The Man With The Golden Gun’, nicely for Lulu did sit.

And in 77, Carly Simon with ‘Nobody Does It Better’,

from the film, The Spy Who Loved Me’, a hit.

 

Shirley Bassey performed the theme from ‘Moonraker’

( her third Bond song coming in 79).

And next Sheena Easton with the title song

‘For Your Eyes Only’, in 81, also divine.

 

In 83, the film ‘Octopussy’

found Rita Coolidge with ‘All Time High’,

and in 85 (with a U.S. No.1), Duran Duran sang,

‘A View To A Kill’, making young hearts sigh.

 

‘The Living Daylights’ came from Norway’s A-ha,

in 87, with the next film title song.

And Gladys Knight with ‘Licence To Kill’,

in 89, proved she could still do no wrong.

 

Also at her best in 95 Tina Turner,

had a hit with ‘Golden Eye’ to let us know.

And in 97 with ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’

yet another American – fab Sheryl Crow.

 

‘The World Is Not Enough’ from Garbage,

in 99, with the next film title seen.

And ‘Die Another Day’ in 2002 from Madonna,

a hit by this world renown song queen.

 

The song for Casino Royale in 2006 –

‘You Know My Name’ by Chris Cornell, did please.

‘Another Way To Die’ for Quantum Of Solace,

in 2008 coming from Jack White and Alicia Keys

 

More recently, in 2012 Adele gave us ‘Skyfall’,

always sure to mesmerise.

And Spectre, just perfect for Sam Smith

in 2015, coming as no surprise.

 

Whatever James Bond Film your favourite,

whichever actor your preference to play the man,

you are guaranteed a time of excitement

no matter which decade they span.

 

James Bond films are films like no other;

fantasy entertainment of the highest score.

There’s something in them for everyone,

leaving audiences always wanting more. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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