Chloe Gilholy
Bio
Healthcare worker from Oxfordshire. Author of ten books including Drinking Poetry and Game of Mass Destruction. Travelled to over 20 countries.
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What it’s Like Being Back in a Local Writer’s Group
It’s Good To Be Back And what a great evening it was. A good turn-out, good readings, good vibes. We have set ourselves a 500 word assignment ‘I heard it on the radio’. Car radio? Kitchen radio? Iphone headset radio? Looking forward to hearing the work of our very talented and diverse authors. Is that another short story collection coming on…?! See you next meeting, Thursday 7th April, 7pm, Old Town Cafe Parsons Street Banbury - Banbury Writers’ Cafe Blog Post
By Chloe Gilholy5 days ago in Journal
Making Friends with Beatrix Potter
Introduction Everybody has heard of Beatrix Potter at least some point of their lives. Her written works have captured the imagination and hope of many children through many generations. Not so long ago, they made a movie about Peter Rabbit. Beatrix Potter lived in the Lake District and she loved it here. She took care of many animals which became her inspiration for many of her beloved characters. There’s also a drama show in the UK where Beatrix Potter meets Ronald Dahl.
By Chloe Gilholy7 days ago in Wander
A Windy Arrival in Windermere
Returning to the Lakes The Lake District in Cumbria is home to the world’s many beloved authors including Beatrix Potter (Peter Rabbit), Arthur Ransome, famous poet William Wordsworth and his beloved sister Dorothy, and John Cunliffe (Postman Pat).
By Chloe Gilholy9 days ago in Wander
I Finally Read Rich Dad Poor Dad
Typing Rich Dad Poor Dad into Vocal's search engine brings a plethora of results. It's a book that caught my eye in the book shop and it's been a book I've wanted to read for years. So why has it taken me so long to read it? Well I had a long list of books I wanted to read. At the moment, I believe my list on Goodreads contains over 900 books. Once I slashed my to-be-read list down to the three-figures, it eventually popped up in my library's catalogue and I borrowed it for a while. I have since returned it, but it's a book that I believe will stay in me. When I got around to actually reading the book, I felt it had been a book I had already read before.
By Chloe Gilholy13 days ago in Lifehack
You should go to Blarney Castle
Blarney Castle and Gardens was the highlight of my Ireland trip. It was built nearly 600 years ago and millions still come to see it today. I didn’t know much about it, but I always like visiting historic buildings and castles in particular. I’ve been staying at Cork for a few days as it’s my stepdad’s birthday. His dad was born in this city, so it’s a close place to his heart. I hadn’t been to Ireland since I was 7 on a ferry trip to Dublin.
By Chloe Gilholy16 days ago in Wander
At the Titanic Memorial in Cobh
Many have heard of the famous 1997 film. It’s been over 110 years since the ship tragically sunk which claimed the lives of over 1500 people. Cruise ships nowadays can be bigger than the Titanic now, but at the time it was one of the biggest ships in the world. It’s still one of the greatest tragedies before both world wars.
By Chloe Gilholy22 days ago in Wander
My Issues With the Zero Waste Movement
The heart is in the right place, but it’s widely misjudged… The zero waste movement was made with the best intentions. However, I feel that that many companies and brands have jumped on this wagon to make more money. People are more conscious of the environment, but the solutions lack depth. Banning plastic straws isn’t going to solve the plastics in the ocean. Companies telling us they’re gonna grow more trees dosen’t solve the deforestation crisis. What’s the point in telling us to recycle and reuse when it all ends in landfill anyway? I’m all for more ethical products on the market, but I do feel there’s a lot of hypocrisy and a dose of double standards.
By Chloe Gilholy24 days ago in Earth
Blue is the Warmest Colour
Blue is the Warmest Colour is a sapphic tale featuring tragedy, young love and sexual discovery in the 1990s in France. This book has been on my wishlist for some time. The reason for this was because I saw the film of the same title on Netflix and was impressed with the cinematography. I loved the film when I watched it, it blew me away. I loved the little details and the way it ended. There was some clever storytelling.
By Chloe Gilholyabout a month ago in Pride
Indian Roots
Exploring my Indian roots from my grandfather. Although I don’t remember much about my grandfather, I think he has left an impact on my life. The only memory I have of him is sleeping in his dog’s bed as a toddler. He died when I was a toddler. There are some things I do know about him. His name was Brian. He was blind, and had guide dogs. He had been married three times and had at least nine biological children. My Nan was his second wife. He was born in Mumbai and changed his name when he emigrated here. He took the extra o out of his name and gave us all the Gilholy name. He had at least one brother. Other than that, there’s not a lot that I know about him. Despite that, I think there are several things that I have inherited from him.
By Chloe Gilholyabout a month ago in Families
I heard it on the radio
I heard it on the radio, about a wolf named Romeo. After spending time with grans, had come out as trans. The three bears won their case against Goldilocks in court. They discovered what she had snort through the drug test which was their last resort.
By Chloe Gilholyabout a month ago in Poets
The Squarepeg Podcast
Podcasts are fantastic resources for learning. I sometimes wish I could use them more, but they tend to be the last thing on my mind. Especially when there are other medias that I consume more. My favourite thing about podcasts is that they are free and many contain no adverts. The ones that do are often short and don’t spoil the podcast much. I get overwhelmed with how many there are.
By Chloe Gilholyabout a month ago in Lifehack
