My name is Jamieson Hill. I have been the Official Bard of Malvern since 1993. Appointed in a
Celtic style laurel crowning ceremony in 1993 at the Priory park in Malvern by Malvern Fringe.
The fringe had approached me that year and Phil Howard, a local musician, had said that Malvern
needed its own bard. I was a bit surprised and not really sure of what it entailed, but
willingly accepted the post. Little did I know that I would still be performing 16 years later!
Since 1993 I have performed the annual bardic address to the people every year except for two -
the years 2000 and 2001 I lived in Bologna and Rome and I wrote the bardic address and
Malcolm Victory, a local politician read them out on my behalf.
To be honest I have always been a reluctant poet and for most of my life I have not had a high
regard for my poetry and felt that it was something I should give up. However, many people
have enjoyed my poetry for many years and I come to realise that maybe my writing has a purpose
beyond my own little ego and perhaps I have got something to offer to society with my scribblings.
Poetry has always just come to me in flashes of inspiration and 5 page poems can sometimes be
written in less than an hour. It feels like a gift to be used to lighten hearts and be a light
of hope in a world which often seems insane. In earlier years I struggled greatly in life, so
my first hope is that my writing is a comfort and solace to those in need of peace in their
hearts.
I dedicate all poetry to my beloved partner Emma, who is the centre of my existence.
For Emma, my true love in this life.
Much love
Jamieson Hill,
Official Bard of Malvern since 1993
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