I often describe myself as a father, partner or brother and sometimes a coach, teacher or mentor. I rarely say I am a writer even though I do write a lot, personally and professionally. Most of my writing is self-published and so In Common is a new experience for me.
I was born in Southampton but left early, only returning here to live six years ago. This is the city I’ve always called home and I’m very happy to be back. When I’m not working I run Read Easy Southampton, a group that helps adults with literacy problems learn to read. I also volunteer at the place I was born, Southampton General Hospital.
One of my hobbies, though more like an addiction, is Southampton Football club. I’ve had a season ticket at the Dell and then St. Mary’s for over forty years, and kept it going even when I lived far away. The Saints bring me joy, sadness and stress in equal measure and so I thought I’d share some of that with you, the readers of In Common.
Read more from Nick:
View from the Kingsland: Ruled by hope or fear?
Review: The Stranglers, Portsmouth Guildhall
View from the Kingsland: Half Time Report
View from the Kingsland: Russell’s Rollercoaster
Review: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra – Musicals from the Heart, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, September 17 2023
Review: Southampton International Boat Show is back
View from the Kingsland: Revolting referees
View from the Kingsland: Into the Unknown
View from the Kingsland: Renewal Time
Stretch in the city – the growing popularity of Park Yoga in Southampton
Review: The Isle of Wight Festival, 2023
Under the Covers, June 2023: What the Dickens…?
Review: Arctic Monkeys, Ageas Bowl, Southampton – June 14
Review: Wish you were Dead, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, June 6
View from the Kingsland: The end (at last)
View from the Kingsland: avoidance, resignation and confusion
View from the Kingsland: The Strange Season Continues
View from the Kingsland: Viva Women’s Football
View from the Kingsland: Life at the bottom part 2
View from the Kingsland – Life at the bottom
View from the Kingsland: Strange days indeed
Review: Delicate by Extraordinary Bodies, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
View from the Kingsland: Thanks and Farewell
View from the Kingsland: Where it all began (for me)
View from the Kingsland: Ralph’s Rollercoaster
View from the Kingsland: Happy Birthday Premier League
View from the Kingsland: Dream big, dream now
View from the Kingsland: the post-season pre-season blur
View from the Kingsland: The Transfer Window
View from the Kingsland: the annual commitment
View from the Kingsland: The Doldrums
View from the Kingsland: champions in style
View from the Kingsland: flawed heroes
View from the Kingsland: Superstition and Momentum Part 2
View from the Kingsland: Superstition and Momentum
View from the Kingsland: the player pathway
View from the Kingsland: Winter Breaks and Transfer Windows
View from the Kingsland: New owners, new hopes, old fears
View from the Kingsland: Sam McQueen, support for a local lad
View from the Kingsland: A Christmas Football Frenzy
View from the Kingsland: Snatching defeat (or a draw) from the jaws of victory
