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About John

Here, I aim to offer you a glimpse into the story of who I am and what drives my passion. I believe that every individual has a unique tale to tell, and this platform serves as a window into my own journey.

Hi Folks

My name is John Cheetham Born in Bredbury, Stockport but, Blackpool has been home since the age of 10 Four Primary schools, two high schools and Salford College. My favourite time at school was at Warbreck High School when, it was known locally as the “ H” Blocks” named after the notorious prison in Ireland.

I excelled At English and Maths and was a good cross country runner My English teacher at school was Mrs Cross( sadly passed away) she gave me the skill to write essays and poetry although, it was usually 50 lines for misbehaving or being late! Whilst at school I won a National writing competition with one of the angling papers to fish with ex World Champion Ian Heaps at Blackpools Stanley Park

My award winning poem was called “ Cup hands, here comes Carp” Which, was a take on an old “ Cadburys” TV advert for hot chocolate Coincidentally my dad had been at school with Ian Heaps back in Bredbury Most of my working life I’ve been working at various estate agents offices Although, I did work at one local company for 22 years My passion for writing didn’t reignite until the first period of lockdown

During a time when we were allowed to attend a gym I heard a local comedian Bobby Ball had passed away ( Cannon & Ball) fame I wrote about Bobbys life which, was very well received locally and, in fact was read out at his funeral Since then I have written many more poems about places I have visited and faces I have met. Together with a number of songs that have been released as an album on Bandcamp and in America.

Enjoy my life experiences…

Read My Poetry

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Places and Faces

A series of poems from John Cheetham, a very well respected man with a lots of stories to tell

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Fall Guy 

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This is my story of events that led to me being shot and, left for dead on an empty coast road in Varna, Bulgaria. I have never been able to find out why this happened to me of all people, but it did!

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Places and Faces 2

A series of poems from John Cheetham, a very well respected man with a lots of stories to tell

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