Malcolm Timms was born in Woodford Green, Essex
in 1946.
On leaving school he trained for three years at
Brentwood College of Education before commencing
a teaching career. At college his main subj...view moreMalcolm Timms was born in Woodford Green, Essex
in 1946.
On leaving school he trained for three years at
Brentwood College of Education before commencing
a teaching career. At college his main subject was art
and craft specialising in claycraft. However, his interests
extended to other arts disciplines and he became a keen
member of the college drama society.
His fi rst teaching post was at Long Ridings Junior
School, where he became head of Music, and formed
a school orchestra. With this orchestra he enjoyed
considerable success in local and national festivals and
recognition as a composer and arranger.
In 1981 he moved to John Ray Junior School, Braintree and once again formed a school
orchestra. His compositions and arrangements of children’s music brought national
success to his new school.
Malcolm believes that the arts disciplines inter-relate and so decided to try his hand
at poetry.
He hopes they will bring amusement and pleasure to the reader.
This, my second book of twenty-one poems has been illustrated as the fi rst by Sarah Carpenter.view less