Fratton Park, home of Portsmouth FC and
for two days only, Reads United
Had a great day today in the Victory Lounge. Portsmouth Children’s Library Services and the staff at Hayling Island Bookshop did us proud organising a fabulous event on what must have been one of the hottest days of the year. Altogether we saw 700 children from schools all over Portsmouth and Hampshire. I’m blogging this on my laptop which seems to have a mind of its own so if the text and pictures are all over the place I do apologise. Here are some photographs from the two events (fingers crossed):
Packed to the rafters
queing to participate in the infamous penalty shoot out
sp: queuing
The penalty shoot out take 2
Unfortunately Pompey and England goalkeeper David James couldn't be with us to help with the penalty shoot out. He's on duty elsewhere, apparently
Tom and I will be back in the Victory Lounge with more schools tomorrow. I expect the atmosphere will be a little different with England kicking off against Slovenia at 3.30 in their crucial tie. Maybe we should all do a Mexican wave or a massive group hug to send positive vibes to the lads in South Africa!
I was there to! And writing my own book called road to HOLLYWOOD. Wish me luck.
Hi it’s Jack,
Today and yesterday was FANTASTIC,
I really enjoyed meeting you and Tom.
You really got the kids up and having fun and made everyone smile and the WHOLE room was full of laughter!
As I was listening to your inspirational speeches, I was thinking, as you know I have tried to write a book myself, but your advise to the children not only Inspired them, but also me and I shall try my best to complete my dream of becoming and author like yourself and Tom… but I’ll leave the footie writing to you two.
Thank you for a very enjoyable two days!
Working with you was amazing!!!
Jack, you’ve made a tired writer very happy! Thank you so much for this. Don’t forget to send Tom and me signed copies of your first book when it comes out. Helena x