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Claire Baldry's bio
Claire is a retired Headteacher who lives on the East Sussex coast. Claire is an established speaker, performance poet and writer. She has a strong following on You Tube and has been listed in the top 100 Poetry Rivals National Competition. Claire has published five booklets of poetry which have sold hundreds of copies. 'Simply Bexhill' was published in early June 2014, and 'Simply Christmas' in November 2014. Her third publication is a series of narrative poems entitled 'The De La Warr Date'. She more recently published 'Seaside and Sailaway', which includes a section of poems about holidays on cruise ships, and Simply Modern Life. Claire has published two full-length novels, the first called 'Different Genes'. and more recently 'My Daughter's Wedding'. Both are romantic stories about love in later life, combined with a gripping mystery. The books can be purchased through bookshops, Amazon or borrowed from any local library. Links can be found at ww.w.clairebaldry.com .Claire and her husband were awarded the SE Diabetes UK Inspire Award in 2017 for innovative ways of fundraising.
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Claire Baldry's latest comments
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25th Oct 2023 Claire Baldry commented on:
From Spring to AutumnThank you Sally. As far as I know there is no name for this particular style. I just like playing with different forms and rhyme structure.ViewDate:
21st Apr 2022
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20th Dec 2021 Claire Baldry commented on:
The Christmas Delivery SongThanks Sally. Wishing you a Happy Christmas as well.ViewDate:
28th Nov 2021
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3rd Jul 2020
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7th Jun 2020 Claire Baldry commented on:
They said...Thank you Sally. I hope you and all the Silversurfers team are staying safe.ViewDate:
10th Apr 2020 Claire Baldry commented on:
Thank YouThank you so much for your comment Kes. It's so important to feel of value, especially at the moment.ViewDate:
10th Apr 2020 Claire Baldry commented on:
Thank YouThank you so much for commenting Wilf. We certainly have alot to be grateful for.ViewDate:
8th Mar 2019 Claire Baldry commented on:
SorryThis is such a great piece of writing. Hope to read more in the future.ViewDate:
1st Feb 2019 Claire Baldry commented on:
Countdown to BrexitThank You. A lot of my husbands ancestors are from Suffolk!ViewDate:
24th Mar 2017 Claire Baldry commented on:
Have you written your own book?Peter, I have self published four printed poetry booklets and one autobiographical novella as an ebook. My debut novel is currently with a publishing company for print and ebook. I would be very interested to read your blog. I will message you.ViewDate:
20th Mar 2017 Claire Baldry commented on:
A Journey for BrianA brave poem, Doreen. I do so hope that your writing will help to keep you strong.ViewDate:
7th Jul 2016 Claire Baldry commented on:
Ladies Who SingThanks for reading my poem. This is the youtube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-znsPv75jvwViewDate:
7th Jul 2016
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7th Oct 2015 Claire Baldry commented on:
Singles at SeaThank you everyone for your kind comments. Here is a link to me reading the poem. https://www.youtube.com/audio?v=PkriVUMD_YcViewDate:
4th Oct 2015 Claire Baldry commented on:
Singles at SeaThank you 'Rose of The Moon' for your kind comments. I have written two more installments, but haven't yet reached the conclusion!ViewDate:
12th Jul 2015 Claire Baldry commented on:
A Magical BirthdayI enjoyed your poem Mike, especially the way you have structured the phrases to create images.ViewDate:
26th Jun 2015 Claire Baldry commented on:
FreedomThis is a beautifully written poem with wonderful imagery. Thank you for sharing it with us.ViewDate:
1st Dec 2014 Claire Baldry commented on:
Beware of the Trolls!Thank you so much for your comment Robbinn. This is a relatively new phenomena which we haven't yet learned to deal with. I just watched a friend become so distressed by a couple of internet trolls on a forum who were obviously working together. I needed to use my poetry to try and make sense of it!!ViewDate:
17th Nov 2014 Claire Baldry commented on:
I remembertel-boy your poem has been shared on facebook for some time now. It's good to finally find the person who wrote it. -
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Approved4 Comments02/06/2024 06:04:19poems: Remembering D DayRemembering D Day Pilots flight ready, combatants on board, For drop zones in Utah and Juno...
Approved4 Comments04/02/2024 15:30:52poems: You are HereMy husband was recently diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia which is the second most common form of...
Approved1 Comments22/12/2023 23:20:05poems: The Christmas BonusBy now most people in receipt of a state pension will have received their £10 Christmas bonus...
Approved3 Comments13/12/2023 17:56:47poems: Christmas CarolsChristmas Carols Dave buys his son some plastic bricks Helps build stuff out of pity They...
Approved0 Comments06/11/2023 17:06:03poems: NovemberNovember Do you know anyone who likes November? They bribe us with fireworks, but it’s so...
Approved6 Comments29/10/2023 14:26:55poems: Ode to GadgetsOde to Gadgets In my cupboard sits a spiralizer I made courgette spaghetti You use a...
Approved5 Comments24/10/2023 12:54:08poems: From Spring to AutumnFrom Spring to Autumn We age, we mellow As the perfume of Autumn invades our...
Approved0 Comments19/03/2023 18:29:06poems: My Dear Covid FriendsMarch 23rd 2023 is the third anniversary of the start of the lockdown in the UK. To mark this...
Approved2 Comments17/12/2022 18:35:32poems: Journey to BethlehemJourney to Bethlehem “Do we have to go Joseph? It’s such a long way My legs feel...
Approved3 Comments07/11/2022 10:48:51poems: Remember To HopeRemember To Hope We’ll remember those months in the Springtime, When Covid made all feel...
Approved1 Comments14/09/2022 08:29:21poems: You Done Well Ma'amYou Done Well Ma'am We are all born. We all die. This the unavoidable level human...
Approved9 Comments10/04/2022 17:36:17poems: Our Wonderful QueenAs we approach the Platinum Jubilee, I have written this poem about our wonderful Queen. I...
Approved3 Comments12/03/2022 10:27:45poems: A Poem for UkraineA Poem for Ukraine How do you write a poem about evil, about murder, about shooting? How do...
Approved3 Comments20/12/2021 09:35:34poems: The Christmas Delivery SongThis poem can also be sung to the tune of a well-known traditional children's song The...
Approved0 Comments12/12/2021 16:26:11poems: The CarerThe Carer Sometimes I cry Just a little Unexpected tears escape Roll on to my...
Approved3 Comments27/11/2021 19:45:49poems: Don't Give UpDon't Give Up Christmas is coming, but don’t be quick to hug, We’re all a bit concerned...
Approved0 Comments15/12/2020 08:43:31poems: Ode to a Scotch EggOde to a Scotch Egg Large, small, part of a deal, Alone, served with chips, or a salad...
Approved0 Comments13/12/2020 17:54:51poems: When the Vaccine ComesWhen the Vaccine Comes Hello… 999? Can you help on our street? I am worried at Frank who...
Approved4 Comments19/10/2020 10:48:25poems: My Worry BagMy Worry Bag I have a bag of worries, I keep it in my head, It tends to wake me up at...
Approved2 Comments20/09/2020 14:02:20poems: We're in This TogetherWe're in This Together Only a fool would break the rule, Ignore the ban, chance the life of...
Approved3 Comments13/09/2020 11:18:17poems: Preparing to ZoomPreparing to Zoom Today I’ve been called to a meeting on Zoom, I’ve sorted the bookcase...
Approved0 Comments22/08/2020 09:38:33poems: Are You a Covid Hero?Are You a Covid Hero? With our lives under threat, We need to be tough, Single-minded and...
Approved2 Comments25/07/2020 17:28:15poems: We Heard the Birds SingWe Heard the Birds Sing It was a long spring… Confined in our apartments, care homes...
Approved3 Comments03/07/2020 12:32:30poems: Independence Day: Covid StyleIndependence Day: Covid Style The 4 th of July is the date, When I can have lunch with my... -
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