December is here! Christmas is coming! Time to book Santa! Click on link for further details!https://youtu.be/G-RxH37p5_A
I’m in, ‘The Guardian’ newspaper!
Hi Everyone, I'm in today's issue of, 'The Guardian' (November 19 2022) colour supplement, Page 30. Here is the link: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/nov/19/adults-who-have-cuddly-toys-comfort-objects?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Tales Yet To Be Told
It’s just a year since Patrick Hayes’ novel, ‘Tales Yet to be Told’ was published. With Hallowe’en just a few days away, this is surely the ideal time to read a copy. The journey begins where an Irish missionary, Father Michael, is taken ill in Brittany, France. Medical help arrives in the form of a … Continue reading Tales Yet To Be Told
Ghost story talk
You are invited to An Evening of Storytelling “Tales Yet To Be Told” By Patrick Hayes And “The Hero of the Oak Tree” By Elaine Joyce. On Friday 23rd September 7.30pm in the Abbey Parish Hall Admission £5 Proceeds will go to the Abbey Restoration Fund Tales Yet To Be Told, latest collection … Continue reading Ghost story talk
Buckets of Sunshine
On 6th August 1945, the ‘Enola Gay’ dropped the first atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima with devastating consequences. My play, ‘Buckets of Sunshine,’ retells the story through the eyes of Catholic USAF chaplain, Father George Zabelka. The play won an award and the theme is still highly relevant today - worrying and … Continue reading Buckets of Sunshine
Cider and Flowers.
On 3rd August 1944, the Battle of Mauron, Brittany, France took place. Four young men died killed by the Nazis. And this event, these young men, have become the subject of my play, ‘Le cidre et les fleurs,’ (The cider and the flowers.) As I write the play, carry out research, the anniversary of their … Continue reading Cider and Flowers.
Bastille Day. Bonne Fete!
Today is the 14th of July. So Happy Bastille Day, Joyeux jour de la bastille. And here's the Napoleon video again to celebrate such a wonderful occasion. Get ready to sing along!! https://youtu.be/P9hYLcaKK8Y
The tragedy of Oradour.
Today the 10th of June sees the anniversary of the massacre of Oradour Sur Glane, A French town in south west France. On this day 1944 the Nazis committed a vile atrocity where they destroyed the town and murdered all the men, women and children. For those who follow my blog I am deeply involved … Continue reading The tragedy of Oradour.
Les Vaches Dans Le Champ/D-DAY
Today is the anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Normandy by the allied forces 6th June 1944. This was the principle theme of my play, Les Vaches Dans Le Champ which was performed in Birmingham in 2019. I am in the process of reviving the play and if you would like to know more or … Continue reading Les Vaches Dans Le Champ/D-DAY
The Mary Ashford Mystery.
May 27th saw the anniversary of the mysterious case of Mary Ashford who died in strange circumstances - a fateful day in 1817. My book ‘One Morning in May’ tells this fascinating story. Readers will, I’m sure, find the details intriguing and informative. Available from Brewin Books, Amazon or here at Margwyn. The cost is … Continue reading The Mary Ashford Mystery.
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