Introduction
Recently separated, Philip Watling lives in Milton Keynes, England with his amazing cat, Spirit. Unable to work he still manages to do some. As a Support Worker for an autistic teenager, he spends a few hours a week walking the boy – even though walking can bring pain to his knee. Paramount in Philip’s mind though is caring for others. This he also does by chatting to lots of people – on line and off – trying to help as many as he can. He also helps out in the local community including sometimes volunteering at the community fridge. When not doing that much of his week is spent at the gym, swimming and doing his own therapy. He also regularly meets up with friends – often for food! There may even be another book in him fighting to get out! Ultimately he wants the message of peace and friendship to pervade society.
Interests
"Reading, writing, walking and talking" have been down on his CV for many a year though reading is now difficult due to damage to his eyes and talking can be problematic due to damage to his pharynx, both from his car accident. He does like talking though! He has a love of animals although doesn't get to be around them as much as he'd like, but Spirit is good company and, when not sleeping, loves playing. He also enjoys his garden, though mainly when it is sunny! Relaxing in the evening watching TV is always nice; sadly he usually falls asleep for a few hours before going to bed, missing the end of the programme...
Favourite Films
Star Wars (all 11), The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings (all 6), Star Trek, While You Were Sleeping, all Laurel and Hardy, Shooting Fish
Favourite Music
Adele, Billy Joel, Blondie, Bruce Hornsby and the Range, Bruckner, Clannad, Debussy, Don Henley, Elton John, Enya, Gary Moore, Genesis, Huey Lewis and the News, Jean Michelle Jarre, Joan Armatrading, John Parr, Kate Bush, Mike Oldfield, Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Phillip Glass, Queen, Spandau Ballet, Suzanne Vega, The Eagles, The Stranglers, U2
Favourite Books
Flight of a Lifetime (obviously!), any books by Frederick Forsyth, The Mists of Avalon, Bodyguard of Lies
Higher Education
Support worker, Ipsos Consultant, and Author.
Recently separated, Philip Watling lives in Milton Keynes, England with his amazing cat, Spirit. Unable to work he still manages to do some. As a Support Worker for an autistic teenager, he spends a few hours a week walking the boy – even though walking can bring pain to his knee. Paramount in Philip’s mind though is caring for others. This he also does by chatting to lots of people – on line and off – trying to help as many as he can. He also helps out in the local community including sometimes volunteering at the community fridge. When not doing that much of his week is spent at the gym, swimming and doing his own therapy. He also regularly meets up with friends – often for food! There may even be another book in him fighting to get out! Ultimately he wants the message of peace and friendship to pervade society.
Interests
"Reading, writing, walking and talking" have been down on his CV for many a year though reading is now difficult due to damage to his eyes and talking can be problematic due to damage to his pharynx, both from his car accident. He does like talking though! He has a love of animals although doesn't get to be around them as much as he'd like, but Spirit is good company and, when not sleeping, loves playing. He also enjoys his garden, though mainly when it is sunny! Relaxing in the evening watching TV is always nice; sadly he usually falls asleep for a few hours before going to bed, missing the end of the programme...
Favourite Films
Star Wars (all 11), The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings (all 6), Star Trek, While You Were Sleeping, all Laurel and Hardy, Shooting Fish
Favourite Music
Adele, Billy Joel, Blondie, Bruce Hornsby and the Range, Bruckner, Clannad, Debussy, Don Henley, Elton John, Enya, Gary Moore, Genesis, Huey Lewis and the News, Jean Michelle Jarre, Joan Armatrading, John Parr, Kate Bush, Mike Oldfield, Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Phillip Glass, Queen, Spandau Ballet, Suzanne Vega, The Eagles, The Stranglers, U2
Favourite Books
Flight of a Lifetime (obviously!), any books by Frederick Forsyth, The Mists of Avalon, Bodyguard of Lies
Higher Education
- Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London.
- Zoology/Ecology. 1989 - 1992
- Grade: Bachelor of Science (Honours)
- Activities and societies: Reading and writing, walking and talking, cooking and eating, gardening, horse riding. National Geographic, Mensa
Support worker, Ipsos Consultant, and Author.