From the back cover: Is the art of a lyracist on a par with that of the poet? Despite the fact that both skills provoke emotion and thought in their audiences, many purists stubbonly dismiss the writer's craft as being second-rate. Those who argue against this blinkered point of view will not be disappointed with David McLellan's excellent collection of song lyrics.
To purchase this book, please send a cheque for £4.50 incl. P&P to:
Richard Brabrook MIND East Devon Project, 32 - 34 High Street, Honiton EX14 1PU
Extract from one of David's songs:
Beauty is in the
Eye of the Beholder
Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder
Now I am finding out how it feels to be older
My hair is greying and my world is that much colder
I remember the days of gold
Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder
Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder.................
Compagnie Giulia is a group of musicians who have created a CD
The carers worker at Mind East Devon, sings in a six piece medieval band, Compagnie Giulia (pronounced company Julia!). They do concerts and all sorts of other events around Devon, and have recently brought out a CD.
Meg also teaches singing, either with groups or individuals, in a very relaxed and supportive atmosphere, and also performs a folk music repertoire. Singing has so many benefits she could write a dissertation, but don’t worry; she’s not going to!
To purchase this CD, please contact:
Meg Compton, MIND in Exeter and East Devon, 32 - 34 High Street, Honiton EX14 1PU
T: 01404 549408
David Willey's book entitled "In the Distance" contains a collection of 18 illustrated poems. Poetic Days is the result of a long standing ambition of David's to create a book of some of his poetry.
Poetic Days "In the Distance" can be purchased from MIND East Devon project:
Price: £2.25 + 37p (P&P)
Please send a cheque for £2.59 payable to MIND in Exeter and East Devon and send it to The Haven, 32 - 34 High Street, Honiton EX14 1PU. Please allow 7 days for delivery.
In a dream the night before
That all the worlds riches were given to the poor
Plenty of water
And litres of fuel
Governed by gentiles
By only one rule
Peace in our lifetime
And tending to the name
with goodness of spirit
And called by first name.
The Carers Perspective is written by Margaret Branch
"The book is written from the perspective of the carer, as a family member, where another member suffers from a serious mental illness. I have listened to many carers talking about their plight when mental illness strikes the family. This book aims to guide the carer through the available services to know which professionals have the expertise to help and to find out what services and treatments might be available."
The Carers Perspective can be purchased from MIND Carers and Relatives Projects in Exeter and East Devon.
Price £5.00 + (P&P)
Please contact Meg Compton on 01404 549508,
Email carers"at"mindeastdevon.org.uk
or
Mel Chamberlain 01392 204498,
Email melsupport.mind"at"btopenworld.com