Mike Jempson

"Interesting but irrelevant" - (Prof) Cedric Watts, 1967

Author: Mike J

Journalist, trainer, editor; storyteller; amateur historian.
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April 22, 2025Leave a Comment on Someday get over the Rainbow

Someday get over the Rainbow

Current controversy over the Supreme Court’s clarification of the meaning of ‘woman’ brought this to mind.

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April 12, 2025Leave a Comment on Moosa’s dream

Moosa’s dream

A child’s clarity of vision reminds adults of their responsibilities while Gaza burns.

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April 12, 2025Leave a Comment on Don’t shoot the messenger

Don’t shoot the messenger

Bristol Palestinian supporters on the march again.

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March 2, 2025Leave a Comment on A fresh take on ‘Conclave’

A fresh take on ‘Conclave’

My recent article in West England Bylines recalls an extraordinary friend and her treatment by the Catholic Church and the British Media

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February 26, 2025Leave a Comment on Shocking revelations about Bristol’s Stapleton Prison

Shocking revelations about Bristol’s Stapleton Prison

My review of Chris Bowkett’s slim volume appeared in West of England Bylines

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About Mike

  • ➢ Journalist (40+ years)
  • ➢ Trainer (40+ countries)
  • ➢ Director at MediaWise
  • ➢ Gardener & Grandad

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  • Moosa’s dream
  • Don’t shoot the messenger
  • A fresh take on ‘Conclave’
  • Shocking revelations about Bristol’s Stapleton Prison

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