A recording of a poem written and performed by Alan Bartley. The poem is based on an episode from Alan's childhood, in which he placed second in a fishing competition in Dover despite not catching any (live) fish. Photo of text attached.
A recording of a poem about footballing dreams, written and performed by Alan Bartley. Since being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in the mid-2010s, Alan has used poetry both to express himself and to help 'beat the plaques'. Photo of text…
A photograph of Alan Bartley at Folkestone Care Centre, March 2020. Alan holds the East Kent Wednesday League football trophy, won by Buckland Mill (for whom he played) in 1966.
A photograph of the trophy winners of the River Bowling Club finals in Dover, c.1990. Alan Bartley (back row, right) was the winner of the men's handicap competition.