Marian Bythell, Author

Marian Bythell has lived in Kelsall for 28 years, and, for a great number of years, has written articles, short stories, letters to magazines and newspapers, poetry and books. Marian has written three travelogues. 'Easter in Eden' describes a short break in Kent, 'Cygnet Cottage Journal' takes a look at Sussex, and 'Travellers' Tales' gives accounts of holidays in Norfolk, Suffolk, Hampshire, Devon and the Lake District.

Marian has also written two poetry books, 'Love, Life & Laughter' and 'God, Love & Laughter'. Marian's books can be obtained from Amazon, from good book stores, or by Marian herself.

Information on Marian's books can be found on her website www.marianbythellwriter.co.uk.

Tom Carroll, Author

Tom Carroll was born in Yorkshire in 1923. He flew in Lancasters during World War 2 and then retrained as an air traffic controller. After serving for 20 years in the RAF he worked for 20 years in the oil industry, then settled in Kelsall after retirement to be near his grandchildren. His first stories were told to them as bedtime stories until one day they said, "Granddad, why don't you write them down?"...... He has been writing ever since!

'The Angry Witch', 'The Witches Revenge' and 'Witches On The Run', a trilogy of children's books, will shortly be available for sale at bookshops, and, in Kelsall, at the Co-op and at Holmes Pharmacy.

Tom's first novel, 'Smoke, Magic and Dust - Book One' should be out early Spring 2009 with a sequel a couple of months later.

David Fenton, Aerial Photographer

David Fenton, a model aircraft enthusiast for many years, added photography to his portfolio of hobbies a few years ago. The next logical step was to combine the two hobbies by fixing a camera beneath one of his model aircraft. The results of this venture into aerial photography are stunning, including this super panoramic view of Kelsall and these photos taken during the construction of the Flat Lane development.

David's Gung Ho Photography website contains many more of his aerial photographs, including panoramas of Tarvin and Ashton Hayes, and web galleries of many local events.

Some of these downloads are big - you have been warned!

Arthur Pedder, Trombone Player

Arthur started playing at school in Bradford at the age of 13, sharing a baritone with his elder brother. Six months later his music teacher suggested changing to the trombone to avoid sharing. At the age of 17 he left brass bands to concentrate on playing in dance bands. He has played with various bands spanning forty years, including New Orleans Express and Wabash Jazzmen, and has been a member of the Blue Magnolia Jass Orchestra for the last 11 years. He has also played alongside many celebrities including Humphrey Lyttelton, Max Collie, Kenny Ball, Chris Barber and Jabbo Smith. After 40 years in Distribution Management, Arthur has now retired and lives with his wife Gill in Kelsall.

Andrew Worthington, Stone Carver

Working from Mount Pleasant Gardens, Andrew organises stonecarving and oil painting workshops throughout the year. Workshops are for 2 or 4 days, and include all materials and tools that are needed. All you need to provide is a packed lunch and flask for both days, and a pair of sturdy boots if you are stone-carving! The Stoneyone website gives more information, including workshop dates and examples of Andrew's work.

Andrew Worthington,Mount Pleasant Gardens,Yeld Lane,Kelsall,Cheshire CW6 0TB (tel:01829-759359)