This year I'm going to put my news up here in blog style....

Jan - Apr 2010

I've been publicising the Hannah Frank Poetry Competition (entry now closed). We even secured the support of the Children's Laureate for this. Can't wait to hear who has won  each category. There's talk of a possible publication project linked to this competition later in the year...

A dream job came my way when I edited text for a booklet about the Royal Enfield Himalayan Odyssey. A total of 50 motorcyclists (all on Enfields) plus support crew and group leaders do this amazing bike trip on some of the world's most challenging roads each year. I've seen the proofs of the booklet; it looks fantastic. I loved working with my good friend, motorcycling writer, Gordon G May.

Lancaster band Heroes of She have made it through two demanding finals for Live & Unsigned 2010, the UK's biggest competition of its kind. I've written and sent out press releases surrounding that. The band has a strong chance of making it through to the live final at London's O2 Arena as many of the judges have said that the Heroes are their favourite act so far!

Lancaster Cohousing Ltd asked me to publicise its proposed sustainable housing project in the Lune Valley. The group is brimming with bright, talented people but needed someone with press and media know-how to ensure that the group's news, aims and message reached the right audience - in the right way. 

May - July 2010

Heroes of She won through to the final of Live & Unsigned 2010. This means the band will play the O2 Arena in July and go all out to win a recording contract and the opportunity to perform around 100 gigs across the country, including stints at the country's biggest festivals. Looking forward to doing the publicity for this.