Alan S Jeeves Biography

I live among the Pennine Hills near Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, England, famous for the filming of 'Last of the Summer Wine' TV series. I was, though, born in Nelson, Lancashire. My days are spent writing, arranging and playing music - and also writing poetry. I have played (electric) guitar for many years and I own a collection of these instruments dating back to the 1960's. When asked why I have so many I explain that I intend to sell them all when I grow up. I play all kinds of music but I am frequently requested to play with people who specialise in 1960's era music. With regards to poetry I like to write work inspired by nature although I work with other themes also. I am often accused of being too 'old fashioned' or too 'traditional' but I am able to take it on the chin. 'Some people see a great deal and some see very little in the same things' - Thomas Henry Huxley. I particularly enjoy J.R. Kipling and my favourite poem must be his 'The Way Through the Woods'. I don't have any regrets except the one. I would have liked to have written 'Red, red rose', however, R. Burns beat me to it. (I don't seem to be able to find a way to forgive him for that) .