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Hi King
My girlfriend and I saw you at Taunton Castle last week, you were bloody great. Out of all the attractions that were put on around Taunton throughout the day you were by far the best.
Cheers mate!
Steve and Caz (25 going on 10)
Mike,
Just thought I'd let you know that I am
doing an assembly tomorrow on your visit from October. It seems a long
time ago but when I asked the chidlren what they wanted to do, it was
talking about Henry VIII and your visit!
Thank you again.
Karen Styles
Hazeldene Lower School
Bedford
Just to say thanks for an absolutely
brilliant day - I don't think West Pennard knew what hit them!! You have
given us loads to follow up work wise, but above all the children had a
fabulous day. Thank you very much Mike.
Best wishes
Ian Gouge
West Pennard School, Somerset
Thank you so much for such a great day.
The parents have passed on that the children had a wonderful day and all
that they told me confirmed it. It may be your job but you do it so very
well. Thank you again.
Christine Wichall
St. Joseph's Convent Prep., Gravesend,
Kent
Thanks for a great day! Will be
contacting you soon to book for next year!
From Keagh, Hayley and all at The
Maynard School, Exeter.
Just a quickie to say thank you very
much for coming in on November 2nd. As always your visit sparked great
discussion, and much humour, both during and after the day and once again
we find ourselves looking forward to your next visit.
Best wishes
Tracy Crossman and Sally Westney
Archbishop Cranmer Church of England
Community Primary School
Taunton
Mike
Thank you very much for a
great fun-filled day on Thursday at Cotford. The learning was
excellent and as teachers we were pleased at the knowledge
gained by the children over the term on the subject of the Tudors. It
was your first of two visits to Cotford and the children came back to the
classrooms buzzing!! Your delivery and presence alone is far better
than any books can aspire to! We look forward to seeing you again in
July.
Best wishes Adrian
Jones and the whole school at Cotford St Luke, Taunton.
Mike
Well what can i say? Even
today the staff and kids are still
talking about Tudor Day!!! It was a fantastic day as
usual. A HUGE thank you. Can I please book you in for
the same week next year (just before half term) on the
Friday?
Thanks!
Rebecca Haste
Roman Hill Middle School
Lowestoft, Suffolk
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Hi Mike,
Just a note to say thank you and how fantastic
our Tudor day was last week. The children are still talking about it! And
so are the staff, thanks to a photo of me in the stocks being put on the
staff notice board.
Many of our children have very low concentration
levels and yet you managed to keep them enthralled for a long time - no
easy feat. You also were quickly able to identify certain 'characters'
amongst our children and deal with them in a way that didn't spoil things
for them or others.
We will certainly recommend this day to other
schools and will definitely invite you back next year.
Once again, Mike, thanks very much.
Carol Coates
(Somerford Primary Community School)
A review of Good King Hal's appearance at
Taunton Castle as part of the annual Taunton Westival from BBC Somerset.
It's a bit of a shock when you meet the very
image of "King Hal" the eighth in the flesh, well, sumptuously attired in
full Tudor regality of course, but looking every inch, circumferentially
and up'n'down, the image of the fat b*****d we know from his portraits.
Mike Farley is professionally as well as
full-time, a true Monarchic look-a-like but his forte is in rapid humour,
honed on the groaning boards of the stand-up comedy circuit. He is very
funny but subtle with it, sometimes: Less so at others, and if not unique,
his act must be one of the best of its kind.
For over 40 minutes he kept the patter tumbling
out, occasionally digressing into more recent history of his own life but
mostly making light of the sad fates of tarty Anne Boleyn and Katerine
Howard but slipping in also some valid history and speculation about what
might have been if Katherine of Aragon had had a healthy son.
Mike can be located via his website
www.goodkinghal.co.uk
look him up and get him to raise a laugh at your next party. Written by
Arthur Duncan.
Hi Mike,
Just got in and wanted to email you straight away to say a great big THANK
YOU for today! It was a resounding success, and all the children (and
adults!!) really enjoyed it.
I was really impressed with the whole day - you are so brilliant! I don't
know how you can remember it all! The kids really enjoyed listening to
you. They will definately remember this day for a long time! You must be
worn out now... I know I am!! I don't think I could be Henry VIII every
day - I'll stick to teaching my 30 kids - it seems easier somehow!
Thank you once again for everything. I wish you could come back tomorrow!!
All the very best,
from Jo Burton
Abbotswood Primary School,
Yate, South Gloucestershire
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