Kirsty is a book blogger and recommends books to our readers. She highlights great new books released each month. To get more reading suggestions you can visit Kirsty’s blog: www.noveldelights.com or follow her on Instagram: @noveldelights
Nemone is a local writer with a passion for independent music. Having studied writing as a music critic as part of her creative writing degree, she ensures that articles read as a celebration of the band’s individual sound and creativity. Nemone works at a children’s home and in her free time loves charity shopping for…
Isabella is a freelance writer and an editor at a Manchester-based independent publisher. Her writing focusses on food and culture, and alongside her articles for Post Newspapers, you can find her on Substack at The Hot Table, a food and fashion publication. As of 2026, she serves on the board of the New Nottingham Journal,…
Rajeev Arora is the owner of Nettl of Stockport, a local design studio helping businesses get noticed through web design and marketing. A self-confessed “proud geek at heart,” Raj stays ahead of web development trends to ensure clients receive professional, cutting-edge solutions. The Nettl team pride themselves on deeply understanding how a client’s business works…
Hannah has a background in the charity sector and joined the Post Newspaper team in 2022 to take on the task of sourcing and applying for funding opportunities to help the Post Newspapers grow and develop. Hannah is an invaluable member of the team, helping to secure National Lottery and Post Code Lottery funding, as…
Gemma is a Liverpool-based Graphic Designer. She studied Graphic Design at University and balances freelancing with in-house design work. She loves anything creative and enjoys making things look great. Outside of work, she is passionate about DIY and interior design, sharing her projects on her Instagram home account, loves holidays and is a keen foodie.
Chris enjoys doing crossword puzzles in his free time, but is quite probably addicted to setting them – mostly for the Post newspapers, but also for the Royal Enfield motorcycle magazine and various other publications. He has a border terrier dog called Duggie and is sometimes motivated to make odd inventions. His very patient partner…
Poetry and Creative Writing
Andrew Simpson lives in Chorlton and writes extensively about the history of Manchester and beyond. His book on ‘The Story of Chorlton-cum-Hardy’ describes the township during the first half of the 19th century when it was still a rural community. He contributes to several publications and has his own history blog.
Francesca is a Civil Servant and a qualified coach and mentor (Institute of Leadership and Management, level 7). She has lived in the Trafford area for 11 years and is passionate about the power of communities in improving lives.
Geoff has been involved in sport for many years – playing, coaching, refereeing, administration, reporting, and photographing in various local and regional press. His main participation sports have been football, cricket and golf from which he has had great pleasure and made many friends, and has covered many more sports over the years. His aim…
Sean loved history at school, and still loves it now. To share that enthusiasm with others he has worked as a curator in museums across the North West for over thirty years. Researching and writing articles about his home town is a hobby that keeps him out of trouble. If you have any suggestions for…
Peter is an award-winning writer for film, TV, theatre and poetry. His films screened in over 150 film festivals, including Venice, Encounters and BFI and placed in over fifty awards including WorldFest Houston Gold Remi, Branchage and Kyiv “Molodist”. Nominated for a Children’s Bafta, he was co-chair of Reel Islington and senior judge/mentor for the…
Tim was a columnist for Lancashire Life and other glossies. He has lived in South Manchester for over 45 years and very much likes the choice of wine available there!