'I would like to thank you for your wonderful contribution on Companions Day. I have received very good feedback, including more than one comment that your talk was the best we've ever had at Chalice Well.' The Chalice Well, Glastonbury

‘You’re brilliant and have a fantastic selection of music.’
The Glen Care Home, Shepton Mallet

From participants at the Bristol Cancer Help Centre (now Penny Brohn Cancer Centre), where I have played regularly since 1996:

  'The harp music was beautiful, I enjoyed every second of it.'

  'Fascinating and amazing talent of harpist John’

  ‘Really enjoyed the harp, didn’t know it could be so beautiful.’

  ‘John was brilliant as a musician and a communicator.’

  ‘Harp playing was superb – the approach was excellent.’

  'Great harpist – jolly character – loved it!’

  ‘The harpist was absolutely wonderful.’

'Thank you for entertaining our Save The Children Supporters
last Thursday. The choice of music was perfect for the occasion
and the audience enjoyed your style of introduction for each piece.'
Save The Children Organiser

AND AFTER A FUNERAL...
'...everyone who attended has conveyed in most reverential tones, the way your Harp music effected them personal, emotionally and spiritually.
James, the funeral director, was sitting at the back of the Chapel next to my mother. About half way through the ‘music for quiet contemplation’ that you played on your Harp, my mother turned to see James wiping his eyes. At the end of the service I was talking to my mother and James came over to pay his regards. He told us that in all that time ­ that’s over 20 years in his profession ­ that he had never been moved to tears during a service and was surprised that something as simple as a Harp could evoke such feelings in such a man.'
John, you should feel proud of the depth of emotion you and your Harp evoked that afternoon in us all. It has left a lasting impression, not of the event per say, but something deep down, fundamental and human. I think it has set a positive memory that days such as this do not have to be the dowdy formalities that we all dread, but can really be celebrations; serene, beautiful and simple with a spiritual clarity and sense of peace for all those who witness.

Winner, Senior Folk Harp, Bristol Eisteddfod 1996
First Place Honours, Senior Folk Harp, Bristol Eisteddfod 1997
First, Harp – Advanced, Bristol Eisteddfod 1998