Mr Lear’s Birthday
Posted May 12th, 2012 by dellabrighton
The Waiting Game
Posted May 12th, 2012 by dellabrighton
Still waiting to hear back from a large publisher as to whether my submission for entry into a key Stage 1 topic based poetry anthology has been a success or not. Poems of all shapes and sizes have been sent by myself to various projects and anthologies over the past couple of years; feedback can be soooo slow, rejection letter’s and slips seem the norm. If you write yourself then you’ll know that this process is all part and parcel of being a writer. Publishers receive thousands of submissions per month, there’s just not enough publications coming out to cater for all your highly prized poems. Poetry is very subjective, and editor’s simply don’t have the time to personally respond to every poem or work of fiction ever sent in.
Over time you’ll discover that perseverance is the key, you’ll learn to take rejection on the chin and not to heart. Every writer experiences rejection. You’ll also acquire the skill of learning to identify hollow acceptances and refusals. You’ll master endurance and eventually you’ll learn to enjoy the whole process of the writing/publication game and remember – if you seek publication then you must be prepared to be in the for the long haul.
Over time you’ll discover that perseverance is the key, you’ll learn to take rejection on the chin and not to heart. Every writer experiences rejection. You’ll also acquire the skill of learning to identify hollow acceptances and refusals. You’ll master endurance and eventually you’ll learn to enjoy the whole process of the writing/publication game and remember – if you seek publication then you must be prepared to be in the for the long haul.
James and the Giant Peach – Doncaster Little Theatre
Posted March 7th, 2012 by dmbrighton
Saturday 7 and 14 April – 1pm and 5pm and Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 April – 7pm. Tickets £10 and £7.
The Wind – Robert Louis Stevenson
Posted February 24th, 2012 by dmbrighton
Here’s a classic spring rhyming poem for young children.
”I saw you toss the kites on high
And blow the birds about the sky;
And all around I heard you pass,
Like ladies’ skirts across the grass–
O wind, a-blowing all day long,
O wind, that sings so loud a song!
I saw the different things you did,
But always you yourself you hid.
I felt you push, I heard you call,
I could not see yourself at all–
O wind, a-blowing all day long,
O wind, that sings so loud a song!
O you that are so strong and cold,
O blower, are you young or old?
Are you a beast of field and tree,
Or just a stronger child than me?
O wind, a-blowing all day long,
O wind, that sings so loud a song!”
Why Wait Till It’s Too Late?
Posted February 2nd, 2012 by dmbrighton
Bronnie Ware, palliative care nurse recorded the five most common regrets revealed to her by her dying patients.
1. I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.
“This was the most common regret. The majority of the patients had not honoured even a half of their dreams.’
2. I wish I hadn’t worked so hard.
Every male patient reported this to Bronnie. They’d missed out on their kids growing up and the companionship of their partner’s.
3. I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings.
Most of the people had suppressed their real feelings just to keep the peace in relationships with friends/family/colleagues.
4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.
Bronnie found out that many had let good friendships slide over the years.
And 5. I wish I’d let myself be happier.
Most didn’t realise until it was too late that happiness is a choice…
Help Support National Libraries Day Sheffield.
Posted January 30th, 2012 by dmbrighton
I’m forwarding this info on for people living in the South Yorkshire Area.
Wanted! Readers, Writers, Poets, Musicians and Library Users for National Libraries Day Celebration in Sheffield.
Sheffield Central Library – Saturday 4th February, 11.00 am – 2.00 pm
Dear writer, reader, music maker, poet, library lover, this is your chance to show your support for your libraries, to raise awareness and to celebrate them at the same time. You are all invited to come along and join in with this celebration of libraries and, at a time when they are under the greatest of threats, it’s even more important that you shout out and let the world know just how loved libraries are.
It would be great to have you involved in whatever way you would like to join in. Whether you are a member of a writing group or a whole writing group, a musician, a performance poet, an actor, a reading group or, most important of all – a library user, then come along and let the world know – WE LOVE OUR LIBRARIES!
There is an itinerary for the day’s events posted on the Central Library website here: www.sheffield.gov.uk/libraries/readingroom/Nationallibrariesday.html and this already includes live music, a writers workshop, a performance space for poets, tours of the library and a chance to share your memories of libraries on the reminiscence board. You could also write an anonymous ode to the library workers about the great work they do then put it on display for all to see. The whole reading event will be seamlessly glued together by local author/musician/writing tutor, Linda Lee Welch who is the official MC for the day.
To book a reading performance slot (we are looking at slots of 5 minutes initially, this may vary depending on numbers) please email Linda Lee Welch: lindalee@lindaleewelch.co.uk
If you would like to book any other slot or would like further information on the event then please email the event organiser at: librarydaysheffield@gmail.com
Come along and support your library service – the event is open to everyone, you don’t need to be a poet, a writer or a musician, if you have used libraries and you have enjoyed the experience then this event is for you – it is about celebrating libraries and you are all very much a part of that!
Venue: Sheffield Central Library, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 1XZ
Contacts:
Rosie - librarydaysheffield@gmail.com / 07981 993 938
Linda Lee Welch: lindalee@lindaleewelch.co.uk / 0114 2345487
Lost Christmas – A 90 minute film
Posted December 20th, 2011 by dmbrighton
This haunting festive family urban fairytale from the BBC is a real boundary pusher. Set in Manchester and aired a couple of days ago it’s a must to watch if you’ve not yet caught it. A gritty stark drama but at the same time beautiful and I think it will become a true Christmas classic in years to come because of its showing of the reality of how things can be at this time of year.
Larry Mills is excellent as Goose, a ten year old boy on Christmas Eve and the story follows him on his journey of destiny. Eddie Izzard is fantastic as Anthony a puzzling bloke who doesn’t quite know who he is, as is the other main character Jason Flemyng who plays Frank who has lost his way and turned to the darkside.
Catch it here on BBC iplayer http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b018nmtp/Lost_Christmas/
William Shakespeare
Posted November 26th, 2011 by dmbrighton
“How far that little candle throws his beams.
So shines a good deed in a weary world.”
Halloween’s Come and Been.
Posted November 15th, 2011 by dmbrighton
I’ve been neglecting my blog of late as have been busy with other work so am sending my apologies your way.
I hope you all had a spooktastical time scaring anyone who dare visit your door on Samhain, All Hallow’s Eve, Halloween. The local stores and supermarkets across the whole of the UK were no doubt heaving with horrors, (I’m sure the freaky festival is getting as huge over here as it is in the States) with all the usual ‘buy me now’ deccos, overheating masks, wigs and crazy outfits. I particularly enjoyed a couple of bags of Morrison’s strawberry chocolate eyeballs and unusual for me didn’t succumb to purchasing much else besides a couple of pumpkin’s this year.
Self Service
Posted October 25th, 2011 by dmbrighton
I borrowed some books the other day from Nottinghamshire libraries. Despite many of the UK’s libraries facing huge cutbacks and closure at the moment I was impressed that Nottinghamshire seems well ahead of its South Yorkshire counterparts; no dull and dreary miserable stinky space here like some of these places often tend to be. This was fresh, up to the minute, clean, welcoming and best of all it had people using it. It boasted self-service machines which I’ve not come across in Doncaster. It allows borrowers to self-issue, self-renew and self-return. All you need is a pin. Times have changed.
Help share your experiences about the value of UK libraries here at:
http://www.voicesforthelibrary.org.uk
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