Thursday 14 November 2013

Available Now: "Purple Patches" by Lucy London

PURPLE PATCHES
A Collection Of Poems, Songs And Short Stories From The Fountain Pen of Lucy London


In this latest compilation of her written works, English poet and songwriter Lucy London shows off her versatility in both subject matter and format.


Here is a collection of poems, short stories - and even some original pieces of artwork - on all manner of different topics from pronunciation to lost love and from cricket to espionage, all produced from the pen and, indeed, the pencil of this highly talented lady.


She writes songs too – but you’ll have to wait for another volume of her collected works to savour those little delicacies. In the meantime, why not check this little collection out? There’s something for everybody in here!


Paperback: 42 pages
  • Publisher: Posh Up North Publishing (1 Feb. 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1909643009
  • ISBN-13: 978-1909643000
  • Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 0.3 x 22.9 cm
  • Features sketches by Lucy London and several photographs


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    Monday 9 September 2013

    Ice Hockey Review 12/13 North - Available Now!

    ICE HOCKEY REVIEW - 2012/13 North
    A Review Of The 2012/13 Ice Hockey Season In NIHL North Divisions 1 & 2 

    By Paul Breeze & Chris Mackenzie Featuring full season stats, season summaries and great photos for all the following teams:

    Division 1 North: Solway Sharks,  Billingham Stars, Whitley Warriors,  Sutton Sting,  Telford Titans,  Trafford Metros,  Blackburn Hawks,  Coventry ENL Blaze,  Sheffield Spartans

    Division 2 North: Nottingham Lions,  Deeside Dragons,  Solihull Barons,  Blackburn Eagles,  Fylde Flyers,  Hull ENL Stingrays,  Sheffield Senators

    New for this year:
    Pro Hockey News North 1 Awards, All Star Teams, North 1 Play Offs, Promotion Play Offs

    Player interviews: 
    Martin Grubb - Solway Sharks Coach
    Shaun Kippin of Deeside Dragons
    Phil Lee of Solihull Barons

    Nostalgia:
    Interview with Bruce Sims
    The return of Liverpool Leopards



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  • Paperback: 94 pages
  • Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (30 Oct. 2018)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1729541739
  • ISBN-13: 978-1729541739
  • Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 0.6 x 22.9 cm
  • Saturday 3 August 2013

    Female Poets Of The First World War - Volume 1: Available Now

    Writer, poet and broadcaster Lucy London is leading an exciting multi-strand international research project to commemorate the centenary of the 1914-18 Great War.

    This is so much more than "just" an anthology of poetry as Lucy sets out to uncover and celebrate the works of lesser known - or maybe forgotten - women who wrote during the First World War.

    The are short biographies of the poets involved, photos and lots of other bits and pieces that will be of interest to anyone who wants to know more about that world-changing period of recent history.

    Included in this first volume are:
    Stella Benson - UK
    Winifred Holtby - UK
    Ella Wheeler Wilcox - USA
    Jean Blewett - Canada
    Akiko Yosano - Japan
    Amalia Guglielminetti - Italy
    Florbela Espanca - Portugal
    and many more besides.....

    Compiled by Lucy London
    Edited by Paul Breeze
    ISBN 978-1-909643-02-4
    126 pages paperback perfect bound
    Weight: 170g




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    You can find out more about Lucy London's Great War research projects at:  www.femalewarpoets.blogspot.co.uk




    Monday 15 July 2013

    Deeside Dragons v Liverpool Leopards Legends Souvenir Programme

    The Liverpool Leopards ice hockey team returned to the ice after a break of almost 30 years in a match against Deeside Dragons Legends at Deeside Leisure Centre on 13th July 2013.

    A special souvenir programme was produced for the event and you can buy your own copy here.

    This 16 page souvenir programme has a full colour cover and black & white inside pages and contains:
    Year by year league records
    Best ever season statistics
    Potted club histories for both teams 
    Legend Player Profile
    Great photos throughout 
    and blank game pages for the Deeside Dragons v Liverpool Leopards match on 13th July 2013





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    Wednesday 17 April 2013

    The Seagull Has Landed: A Light-Hearted Review Of the First 12 Months Back Together Of the Blackpool Seagulls Ice Hockey Team



    A light hearted review of the Blackpool Seagulls 2012 return to the ice as a recreational ice hockey team after a 20 year absence from the sport.


    Featuring: 
    A few statistics
    Light hearted match reports and news items
    Guest writer features
    Player interviews
    Nostalgia articles
    Player of the year awards
    Lots of great photos

    Originally published April 2013
    Edited by Paul Breeze


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  • Paperback: 84 pages
  • Publisher: Posh Up North Publishing (1 Aug. 2018)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1909643017
  • ISBN-13: 978-1909643017
  • Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 0.5 x 22.9 cm


  • Monday 1 April 2013

    Bruce Sims - Souvenir Ice Hockey Programme

    1980s Canadian scoring legend Bruce Sims made a flying visit to play some games for the Blackpool Seagulls ice hockey team over Easter and this special "Sims Twins" souvenir programme was produced for the occasion.

    The original batch of programmes all sold out on the night, helping to raise over £300 for Brian House Childrens' Hospice in Blackpool but such has been the demand that we are happy to produce an extra batch and make them available to ice hockey enthusiasts worldwide by mail order.

    The 16 page special souvenir programme has a full colour cover and black and white inside pages and contains: 
    - a special message from Bruce Sims,
    - full Sims twins British competitive career stats,
    - a statistical look back to the English League North title win of 1981/2, British Championship play offs 1982 and Seagulls runners up position in British League Division 1 C in 82/83 
    - Southampton Vikings Heineken League Division One title in 1983/84
    - nostalgia piece by ice hockey historian Martin C Harris 
    - tributes from former team mates opponents and fans
    and blank game pages for the Seagulls v Birmingham match on 30th March and Seagulls v Coventry on 6th April.



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    Friday 1 February 2013

    Ice Hockey Division 2 North Review Book 2011/12 Season

    The review of the 2011/12  Division 2 North in the English National Ice Hockey League, with full season stats and photos of all competing teams, ie:
    Bradford Bulldogs
    Flintshire Freeze
    Fylde Flyers
    Hull ENL Stingrays
    Lancashire Raptors
    Sheffield Senators
    Solway Sharks
    & Sutton Sting

    Edited by Paul Breeze
  • Paperback: 36 pages
  • Publisher: Posh Up North (18 Jan. 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 095397829X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0953978298
  • Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 0.2 x 22.9 cm


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