Sunday 4th June 2023

 I've been quite busy over the last few days. I've been researching various magazines to pitch ideas to. Here they are:-

‘Church Times’ Magazine – Proposal for an illustrated feature on St. Laurence's Church, the oldest church in Slough. This is the final resting place of Sir William Hershel (1738-1822), the celebrated astronomer and discoverer of Uranus. A new stained-glass window commemorates Hershel and his discovery.

‘Dogs Today’ Magazine – Proposal for: -

1.   1)  An illustrated feature on dogs that search for and rescue people in danger. This would include 'Newfy in Action' dogs, Mountain rescue dogs, and Police dogs (amongst others). This feature would include interviews with dog owners/handlers and the organizations who use them. The item would include high-quality photographs.

2.   2)  An illustrated feature for the June 2024 edition to coincide with 'National Volunteers Week 2024'. It would focus on opportunities for volunteers who have or want to work with dogs. Again, this feature would include high-quality photographs. Organizations offering volunteering opportunities include Dogs for the Disabled, Dog Rescue and Welfare Society, PRO/PAT Dogs, Canine Partners for Independence, Waggy Tails Rescue, Pine Ridge Rescue Centre, Puppy Lifeline, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, PDSA and People and Dogs Society, (amongst others).

‘Old Glory’ Magazine – Proposal for an illustrated feature on steam powered craft appearing at the Thames Traditional Boat Festival, Henley.

‘Waterways World’ Magazine – Proposal for an illustrated feature on the Thames Traditional Boat Festival, Henley. 

‘This England’ Magazine – Proposal for an illustrated feature on the Thames Traditional Boat Festival, Henley.

(I have teamed-up with Tony Brice, a talented photographer from the ‘Maidenhead Camera Club’. Tony will provide high-quality images to accompany my words: www.tonybrice.photography)