Author: Leigh Banks

It’s out! It’s not rough and it’s not rowdy! It’s sad and funny and reflective … Nick Cave talks of ‘sitting in the kitchen and listening to new Dylan song …’ Have you heard Bob’s new album? It is stunning! Here (from the archives) Nick talks about his first hearing of Murder Most Foul…. In… Continue reading HEAR FIVE TRACKS INSIDE!

BY GUEST WRITER ANDREW JOHN TEAGUE There are many things the first six months of 2020  have exposed: 1. Children’s mental health and awareness is affected by Covid-19 2. Lock-down is affecting family life in general 3. Such a small bug can bring most of the world to its knees. 4. Domestic violence is up because… Continue reading 2020 – how this virus could give us all a clear vision about the future for children in pain

The Manchester boy who never came home … brother Allen Bennett talks openly again. On June 16th 1964, four days after his twelfth birthday, Keith was going to spend the night at our gran’s house, my mother was going to bingo and she walked with Keith to the zebra crossing at busy Stockport road. Once… Continue reading The boy who never came home

Dylan, who often portrays some of the most macho characters in modern music, has revealed how his own songs reduced him to tears on Broadway. Conor McPherson’s musical, Girl from the North Country, has always received praise for its off-beat choice of Dylan’s songs – including Slow Train, Is Your Love in Vain? and Sweetheart… Continue reading Tell-tale signs as tough guy Bob admits to tears of pride on Broadway

The blog that loves Dylan … As predicted Dylan’s new album is to be released on 19th June. Dylan’s grand sweep of our history is keeping on keeping on with the art work for his new album cover. The photograph on the cover of Rough and Rowdy Ways, was taken more than half a century ago… Continue reading A date with his royal bob-ness

Deadly price of fighting the family courts and your ex to spend time with your child… Sadly, for the last four years myself and many others have been in the dismal position of witnessing parents in trauma. We spend much of our time helping these poor, unfortunate parents, grandparents and other family members survive the… Continue reading KILLER FAMILY COURTS

The Heart of Hope Family Tree is growing stronger roots despite the coronavirus crisis. Andrew John Teague, from D.A.D.s and NAAP, is pushing on with the tree campaign. He said: “The virus is hitting a lot of events and many people have been left disappointed – however, the heart of hope event will survive one… Continue reading ONE FROM THE HEART AS CAMPAIGNER SAYS ‘OUR CHILDREN ARE FOR LIFE’

The sun is shining, the ocean is full, the cliffs are white-washed and the beach glistens with diamonds … and there is a glimmer of light around the tyrannical edges of lock-down. So let’s see what there is beside the sea if you have a couple of million to spend on a new home! https://www.tatler.com/gallery/seaside-property-for-sale-england… Continue reading The tickle Tatler … a little of what you fancy (even if you can’t afford it!) stops you being all at sea…

As a recipient of abuse caused by the actions of an alienating former spouse, we understand what the term “victim” truly is. One day, we were normal and happy and secure in our lives and suddenly, we find ourselves embroiled in a battle to enjoy the comfort and love of our children. Certainly, this is… Continue reading Never fly the white flag … you and your child are victims of betrayal

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, an attempt to get the nation talking about kindness and mental health. A young woman who has been to hell and back sent this from her hospital ward … she wrote it 17 days before her 21st birthday and it is a true story of success giving hope to millions… Continue reading Finally, I am walking back to my own happiness… and I just want to tell everybody, we can all get better