Raising Profiles

“The Malton Dickens Fest was glorious. It’s a beautiful town (my first visit) & the Milton Rooms was really rocking. Our show was sold out for a start, always gratifying and the audience were ‘up’ for Dickens and Prof. Michael Slater and me. We were really thrilled to feel our offerings were enjoyed and applauded (standing ovation!!) and the interval ‘Smoking Bishop’ punch & mince pies were a tremendous treat. I want this to be an Annual Event. And I want Malton to realise they have a double jewel – their town AND THE CHRISTMAS CAROL. Now it can be shared by the world for those days. Don’t keep it a secret!”

Addiction can be the loneliest of struggles. As Johann Hari says in our first edition, it's one that's often met with conflict, when we should be singing love songs.

I immediately contacted two people who I knew had the talent and tenacity to help secure the book. Clair Chadwick, a tireless local charity campaigner, and Stephen Joll, a philanthropic local businessman, were as inspired as I was. They worked like Trojans petitioning for funds.

Because of their wide pool of skills and experience, the team have a very keen eye (and ear) for a story that will make the news pages or is suitable to fill a feature page slot. They respond quickly, have a comprehensive contacts book, never fail to come up with case studies that fit the bill - and they are warm, responsive people to deal with.

Ultimately, they are an extension of our small team and I would recommend them without hesitation.