I want to begin by introducing "The Soldiers," Sergeant Major Gary Chilton, Sergeant Richie Maddocks and Lance Corporal Ryan Idzi who are three serving soldiers with a talent and enthusiasm for singing! Their debut album "Coming Home" was a double platinum selling album released on the 26th October 2009 which was followed by a sell out UK tour this year.

Their second album "Letters Home" ia now available Amazon. The lead track contains some very emotional words written by guardsman Neil Downes who was killed in an explosion in Helmand province in Afghanistan in 2007. Adapted for the song, the poignant tribute highlights the danger the troops face on a daily basis.

Part of the album’s proceeds go directly to charities including the Help For Heroes, The Royal British Legion and the Army Benevolent Fund. The trio are going to be on a planned "Chelsea Pensioners" album in an effort to boost funds for the 'pensioner's'. The second album, will feature troops in Afghanistan, making it even more emotional for families and friends of soldiers currently serving in the Middle East.

The British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) invited soldiers in Camp Bastion the opportunity to be part of the new composition I Will Carry You. The song is dedicated to the soldiers who risk their own lives for their comrades. The cover of Rod Stewart's You're In My Heart seems ideally placed on the album, making it a must have album.

The SOS unit to the right has some very unique ways in which you can show your support for our very brave men and women, separated from their families. Like the uk4u program they can help with the 'shoe box' scheme, but doing so at all times of the year. They have some very novel schemes including collecting used stamps, get well cards for the Medical Centre in Afghanistan encouraging people of all ages to help, the cost of a simple stamp can go a long way to supporting our troops.

I introduced the uk4u charity intending to leave it online for the Christmas period however, as a worthy cause I have chosen to leave it here. The charity was founded to provide Christmas gift boxes as 'a gift from the nation' to all those serving in the armed forces overseas or in hospital separated from their family and loved ones.

I have also just updated the page adding references to the "Help For Heroes" campaign, another worthy cause.

I hope you feel encouraged as we have, and will consider contributing to the charities here.

Whitby Dive Site

This part of my website still retains elements from my diving, with accurate GPS co-ordinates and brief information for popular wrecks off Whitby. The photograph above seems as though it was so many years ago.

The Wreck of the Rohilla

Many people recognise my main passion today as the hospital ship Rohilla which was lost in tragic circumstances in 1914. The wreck site is possibly the most frequently dived wreck off Yorkshire.

Whitby Historic Lifeboat Trust

The former Upgang lifeboat William Riley being hauled across the rock scar during the SS Rohilla tragedy. It is so sad to realise that after such an amazing feat that it was not possible too launch the lifeboat.

Whitby Lifeboat Station

With its unique maritime heritage Whitby has every reason to be proud of its lifeboat station and her crew. The picture above is a very collective model of a Watson class lifeboat like the Mary Ann Hepworth which is to be auctioned to raise funds.

The Galleries

A selection of gallery pages where I have been able to present not only own photographs but also images belonging to those that have helped me when writing my books.

MV Ocean Dancer

Ocean Dancer, an ex trawler with numerous charters for Clive Cussler and many varied interests.

MV Baltic Warrior

The tug Baltic Warrior, an ocean going vessel built to withstand the rigours of Baltic waters. It was recently in Whitby on a new charter.

Our son's parachute jump to raise funds for the

Megan Armstrong Cancer Appeal.