By Stephen Mather
When Nigel Blakeburn was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease four and a half years ago it signalled the end of his 30–year teaching career.
But he had no idea how the course of his life would change.
Now the 57-year-old is celebrating the publication of his first book, a compilation of quirky and humourous poems about animals, The Creatures Collection.
Originally from Sunderland, Nigel and his wife of 35 years, Barbara, now live on The Scholes, off Scholes Lane.
When Nigel Blakeburn was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease four and a half years ago it signalled the end of his 30–year teaching career.
But he had no idea how the course of his life would change.
Now the 57-year-old is celebrating the publication of his first book, a compilation of quirky and humourous poems about animals, The Creatures Collection.
Originally from Sunderland, Nigel and his wife of 35 years, Barbara, now live on The Scholes, off Scholes Lane.
For the rest of the story, read HERE !
By Stephen Mather
But he had no idea how the course of his life would change.
Now the 57-year-old is celebrating the publication of his first book, a compilation of quirky and humourous poems about animals, The Creatures Collection.
Originally from Sunderland, Nigel and his wife of 35 years, Barbara, now live on The Scholes, off Scholes Lane.
When Nigel Blakeburn was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease four and a half years ago it signalled the end of his 30–year teaching career.
But he had no idea how the course of his life would change.
Now the 57-year-old is celebrating the publication of his first book, a compilation of quirky and humourous poems about animals, The Creatures Collection.
Originally from Sunderland, Nigel and his wife of 35 years, Barbara, now live on The Scholes, off Scholes Lane.
For the rest of the story, read HERE !