Phil Wood – A Butlins Legend
It is always a sad moment when we have to say farewell to a member of our Butlins Family. We have lost several amazing people… Read More »Phil Wood – A Butlins Legend
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This category contains blog posts previously published from Frank McGroarty’s blog site along with new ones which will now be listed under that category
Unlocking my Creative Mind and the King of Rock and Roll
I have lost count of the number of occasions I have fallen into this trap, having taken so much time setting up my revamped website, which included my online blog, I automatically go into shutdown and then find a reason to avoid adding some content to a site, a site that I have to say that I am particularly proud of.
Flashback 2019: Gentleman, we can rebuild him.
There are signs when you realise that you have not updated The obvious one is when the website you have spent years in developing… Read More »Flashback 2019: Gentleman, we can rebuild him.
Growing Old – Disgracefully!!!!!!!
We always like to live our lives to the full, but there is one thing that many of us continuously try to avoid at all… Read More »Growing Old – Disgracefully!!!!!!!
Flashback 2011: Absent Friends
Just got back from a terrific Butlins reunion weekend in Scarborough, where I got the chance to turn back the clock 20 odd years back… Read More »Flashback 2011: Absent Friends
Remembering Gerry the Tramp: It’s Written in the Stars!!
Anyone privileged to wear the Butlins Redcoat Uniform and who made an impression on holidaymakers during their stay, so much so, that they are talked… Read More »Remembering Gerry the Tramp: It’s Written in the Stars!!
RIP Bruv
Originally published November 2017. Heartache and devastation through the loss of a loved one, is part of life that we have to deal with, as… Read More »RIP Bruv
Flashback: Butlins Scarborough Reunion 2014
It has been the busiest couple of months ever, trying to combine the referendum coverage with developing the publishing business, continuing my radio activities, which… Read More »Flashback: Butlins Scarborough Reunion 2014
Frankie Boy at your Service
Originally Published March 2014 Just been watching I think one of the best reality challenge shows on TV, “Michelle Roux’s Service” which has had a… Read More »Frankie Boy at your Service
Mid Life Crisis!
We all get older, it’s a natural process.But it’s something we try and deny.Hit the Gym; buy flash clothes, a logistical mess.However it’s something to… Read More »Mid Life Crisis!