Claire Baldry's bio
Claire is a retired Headteacher who lives on the East Sussex coast. Claire is an established speaker, performance poet and writer. She has a strong following on You Tube and has been listed in the top 100 Poetry Rivals National Competition. Claire has published five booklets of poetry which have sold hundreds of copies. 'Simply Bexhill' was published in early June 2014, and 'Simply Christmas' in November 2014. Her third publication is a series of narrative poems entitled 'The De La Warr Date'. She more recently published 'Seaside and Sailaway', which includes a section of poems about holidays on cruise ships, and Simply Modern Life. Claire has published two full-length novels, the first called 'Different Genes'. and more recently 'My Daughter's Wedding'. Both are romantic stories about love in later life, combined with a gripping mystery. The books can be purchased through bookshops, Amazon or borrowed from any local library. Links can be found at ww.w.clairebaldry.com .Claire and her husband were awarded the SE Diabetes UK Inspire Award in 2017 for innovative ways of fundraising.Claire Baldry's latest comments
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7th Jun 2020Claire Baldry commented on:
They said...Thank you Sally. I hope you and all the Silversurfers team are staying safe.ViewDate:
10th Apr 2020Claire Baldry commented on:
Thank YouThank you so much for your comment Kes. It's so important to feel of value, especially at the moment.ViewDate:
10th Apr 2020Claire Baldry commented on:
Thank YouThank you so much for commenting Wilf. We certainly have alot to be grateful for.ViewDate:
8th Mar 2019Claire Baldry commented on:
SorryThis is such a great piece of writing. Hope to read more in the future.ViewDate:
1st Feb 2019Claire Baldry commented on:
Countdown to BrexitThank You. A lot of my husbands ancestors are from Suffolk!ViewDate:
24th Mar 2017Claire Baldry commented on:
Have you written your own book?Peter, I have self published four printed poetry booklets and one autobiographical novella as an ebook. My debut novel is currently with a publishing company for print and ebook. I would be very interested to read your blog. I will message you.ViewDate:
20th Mar 2017Claire Baldry commented on:
A Journey for BrianA brave poem, Doreen. I do so hope that your writing will help to keep you strong.ViewDate:
7th Jul 2016Claire Baldry commented on:
Ladies Who SingThanks for reading my poem. This is the youtube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-znsPv75jvwViewDate:
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7th Oct 2015Claire Baldry commented on:
Singles at SeaThank you everyone for your kind comments. Here is a link to me reading the poem. https://www.youtube.com/audio?v=PkriVUMD_YcViewDate:
4th Oct 2015Claire Baldry commented on:
Singles at SeaThank you 'Rose of The Moon' for your kind comments. I have written two more installments, but haven't yet reached the conclusion!ViewDate:
12th Jul 2015Claire Baldry commented on:
A Magical BirthdayI enjoyed your poem Mike, especially the way you have structured the phrases to create images.ViewDate:
26th Jun 2015Claire Baldry commented on:
FreedomThis is a beautifully written poem with wonderful imagery. Thank you for sharing it with us.ViewDate:
1st Dec 2014Claire Baldry commented on:
Beware of the Trolls!Thank you so much for your comment Robbinn. This is a relatively new phenomena which we haven't yet learned to deal with. I just watched a friend become so distressed by a couple of internet trolls on a forum who were obviously working together. I needed to use my poetry to try and make sense of it!!ViewDate:
17th Nov 2014Claire Baldry commented on:
I remembertel-boy your poem has been shared on facebook for some time now. It's good to finally find the person who wrote it.ViewDate:
26th Oct 2014Claire Baldry commented on:
See the Locomotive with meHi Tracy, I did try and find you on fb, but no luck. I always enjoy your poems and am trying to set up a fb group to showcase undiscovered performance poetry. If you are interested this is the link https://www.facebook.com/groups/651953408257750/?fref=ts ClaireViewDate:
26th Oct 2014Claire Baldry commented on:
The Black Cat (The facts)Hi Theresa, I always enjoy your poems. I am trying to set up a UK fb group for performance poetry, perhaps with a view to setting up an event to showcase undiscovered poets. If you would like to join this is the link. Claire https://www.facebook.com/groups/651953408257750/?fref=tsViewDate:
16th Oct 2014Claire Baldry commented on:
Beware of the Trolls!I really don't understand why a very small minority of internet users try to spoil it for the rest of us. I wrote this poem to vent my frustration! Here is a link to the live you tube version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYQPu7Jjlj0ViewDate:
3rd Sep 2014Claire Baldry commented on:
Shopping For A ConscienceThanks Mal. If you email [email protected], she will explain to you how to send a poem to Silversurfers.ViewDate:
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3rd May 2014Claire Baldry commented on:
The De La Warr DateWhat a lovely response to my poem. I sincerely wish you every happiness for the future, and a wonderful day on 26th September.Claire Baldry's latest showcase activity
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