Butlins Ayr Trilogy – Now out on Hardback
2023 will mark 25 years since the final season of Butlins Ayr, marking the end of an era and start of changes when it comes… Read More »Butlins Ayr Trilogy – Now out on Hardback
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Time for a bit of rebranding – Again!
When it comes to websites, it is like regular trips to the Barbers, despite the thought and planning that went into it and the occasional… Read More »Time for a bit of rebranding – Again!
Butlins Ayr Trilogy – Out Now in Paperback and Audio
Working at Butlins took on a whole new meaning. Suddenly Butlins became the best place in the world. 25 years ago this year, the only… Read More »Butlins Ayr Trilogy – Out Now in Paperback and Audio
We are finally up and running.
Finally, the new look website is up and running. It may have taken a while to sort out, as it had become clear that I… Read More »We are finally up and running.
Don’t Mention Hi-De-Hi!
The 1982 Summer Season at Butlins Ayr was over. For Terry McFadden, life couldn’t be any better. Those few months did not just change him… Read More »Don’t Mention Hi-De-Hi!
There is a writer in there – Somewhere !!!!
I still have memories of my school days especially in my English class. I wonder what would they say when almost 30 years on, I am about… Read More »There is a writer in there – Somewhere !!!!
Former Redcoat returns to old stomping ground for the final season
“How do you get the Donkeys up the Stairs?” is the concluding chapter of a romantic trilogy inspired by his three life changing seasons working… Read More »Former Redcoat returns to old stomping ground for the final season
My First Poem – Be Gentle With Me !!!!
I mentioned in a previous blog about my quest in wanting to become a creative writer. And for me this was a turning point, during… Read More »My First Poem – Be Gentle With Me !!!!
Receiving the gift of Dyslexia
As a former Freelance Journalist of 15 years and a writer and publisher of a number of books, the last thing I expected would be… Read More »Receiving the gift of Dyslexia
A Redcoat a National Treasure and a Butlins Legend
One of the great things about writing a book is that you get the chance to talk to different parts of the media about a… Read More »A Redcoat a National Treasure and a Butlins Legend