Welcome

Welcome to my website. I'm a children's writer, a retired head teacher (but still an educationalist), someone with half a century's interest in Britain's Traditional Travelling people and their families. So those are the things you'll find on this site.

I have the honour to be president of the Romany and Traveller FHS, am a member of various Romany and Traveller societies and organizations including the Essex based Gypsy Council, and last year was given a life-time achievement award at the Pride Not Prejudice conference, an honour which meant a huge amount to me.

Writer

Writing interests and details of my published material.

Educationalist

Details of my Email Writing Scheme for schools.

Ethnic Minority Publisher

Gypsy and Traveller specialist books - I am a small one-person publisher of books by and about Traditional Travellers - British Romany Gypsies, Scottish and Irish Travellers – where the books add to the previous knowledge. This section gives books currently in print.

Cards, Games, Leaflets and Quizzes, Language and Maths Activities and Other Items

I also produce postcards depicting Traditional Travellers from old photos and cards. Look here for details of available cards.

Specialist Genealogist

Genealogy of British Traditional Travellers and available services. More about Genealogy

Amateur Bee Champion

In recent years, I’ve become fascinated with solitary bees and bumble bees. Most people think of bees as just honey bees and bumble bees, but solitary bees – and there are about 240 different species in the UK – are every bit as interesting. Read about Solitary Bees and Bumble Bees