Hayley Dodwell
Bio
I am a freelance writer. As well as Vocal, I have also written articles for numerous websites, including, Eighties Kids, WhatCulture, Child Of The 1980's, Online Book Club, GoNOMAD Travel, Hubpages, and ScreenHub Entertainment.
Stories (77/0)
John Hughes—What Was Your Favourite Film?
The legendary John Hughes, the director, producer and screenwriter of some of the most successful films of the 1980s and the 1990s. He firmly cemented his feet in Hollywood with the success of National Lampoon's Vacation in 1983, which John Hughes wrote. The film, a road trip comedy, starred Chevy Chase as Clark W Griswold. American John, was born in Lansing, Michigan, on February 18th, 1950. Sadly he died of a heart attack in New York on August 6th, 2009; he was only 59.
By Hayley Dodwell4 years ago in Geeks
Everybody Needs This Place in Their Lives... Everybody!
Everybody needs to visit this stunningly beautiful part of England, everybody! From the moment I stepped off the train at Oxenholme Train Station and took in the view before me I feel in love with the place. I travelled from Leicester, a single ticket for £21.50, bargain, though I booked it two weeks in advance, always wise to do if possible. My final destination and home for two weeks was Kirkby Lonsdale, roughly a fifteen minute drive from Oxenholme Train Station.
By Hayley Dodwell4 years ago in Wander
The Duchess of York - Beautiful Inside and Out...
On October 15, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, celebrated her 60th birthday. I've always been an admirer of the Duchess. She has raised two beautiful princesses who both shine in their adult lives, and what a credit they are to the Royal Family, and to Sarah, who clearly has her mother skills down to a T! The proof is there in her girls, who have become kind, grounded, respectful, hardworking, and remarkable young women.
By Hayley Dodwell4 years ago in Viva
'Bedknobs And Broomsticks'—What Happened to the Knob?!
Isn't this just a film we all love? Yes, I am talking about the 1971 Disney musical production Bedknobs and Broomsticks, of course! This classic movie captured the hearts and minds of a generation, with its unique and heart warming tale of Miss Eglantine Price, a witch-in-training who tries to defeat the Nazis with the help of three young children.
By Hayley Dodwell5 years ago in Geeks
Freddie Mercury - Forever Alive
Freddie Mercury: forever alive in music, the greatest showman of the 1980s and a leading runner even for the greatest showman of all time. The incredible music of Queen has stood the test of time, and it's still just as incredible and popular now as it was back in the 70s and 80s. Many bands looked up to Queen and influenced them hugely on their musical journeys, including Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Guns n' Roses and U2.
By Hayley Dodwell5 years ago in Beat
'Rainbow Brite;' Let's Go to Rainbow Land
As a child, a favourite of mine was the bright and colourful world of Rainbow Brite. A young girl called Wisp is brought to a grey, dull land, with a mission to bring colour to the fictitious world, by locating the Sphere of Light. She befriends a furry Sprite creature called Twink and a horse called Starlite. They come across a baby, who Wisp discovers is the key to her mission. The adventure begins…
By Hayley Dodwell5 years ago in Geeks
'The Incredible Hulk' Fun Facts!
“Don’t make me angry. You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry” Who watched this TV programme? What memories do you have? Well what an awesome and popular series this was, it was always being shown throughout the eighties, often on a Saturday in the UK, before the wrestling with Big Daddy. It was more popular with the boys, I remember boys at school with Hulk lunch boxes, Hulk pencil cases and Hulk t-shirts. But girls watched it too, usually the ones who had a brother.
By Hayley Dodwell5 years ago in Geeks
Do You Remember 'Twinkle Annuals'?
Twinkle Annuals, which were especially for little girls. Twinkle started as a Comics Magazine in 1968 until 1999, with an Annual every year from 1970, and its last was in the year 2003. The Annual contained stories of regular characters, and some new ones, all illustrated with beautiful pictures. Fun, colourful, perfect for a little girls' imaginations. There were also some puzzles pages and pictures to colour in, very exciting for a child! The Annuals were printed and published by D.C. Thomson & Co. In 2012 Royal Mail issued a special stamp of Twinkle, to celebrate Twinkle's history!
By Hayley Dodwell5 years ago in Geeks
Keanu Reeves; The Nicest Man in Hollywood!
It's always so refreshing to hear of the huge acts of kindness from the Hollywood favourite Keanu Reeves. Giving kindness, generosity and help, for no other reason than he wants too. The Mister nice guy of Hollywood, who is always spoken highly of and whom we have never heard a bad word about. The actor, director, producer and musician, Keanu Reeves, who has been appearing in Hollywood films for over thirty years. From big buck blockbusters to low budget independent films. He is a leading figure in tinsel town, who likes to keep a low profile, riding his beloved motorbikes or relaxing at his home in the Hollywood Hills.
By Hayley Dodwell5 years ago in Geeks
Were You a Cabbage Patch Kids Mummy?
The Cabbage Patch Kids were the biggest toy fad of the 1980s. The most successful toy doll in the history of the toy industry. Every little girl wanted one. It was a must have Christmas present. Parents would search the shops for a Cabbage Patch Kid doll, which sold out very quickly! A riot even broke out in a shop, a week before Christmas in 1983; it made the front cover of Newsweek.
By Hayley Dodwell5 years ago in Geeks
Drew Barrymore: Her Childhood Reads like a Hollywood Script
Today we know Drew Barrymore as a successful actress, producer, author, director and model. She’s one very respected figure in Hollywood, starring in hit films including The Wedding Singer, Never Been Kissed and Charlie’s Angels.
By Hayley Dodwell5 years ago in Geeks