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The Garden of Happiness CD The Garden of Happiness CD
Inspirational verse and hymns
Annette Borrill
Music arranged and played by Joan Smith
Published by NCM
A Selection of Inspirational Verse CD A Selection of Inspirational Verse CD
Annette Borrill
Inspired by my Grandad's peaceful and welcoming garden this CD contains 10 verses including Angelic Messages, Remember the War Veteran and The Garden of Happiness itself. The CD includes favourite verses from my books and also some new, previously unpublished ones.
There are 56 tracks in three sections : Angels, Inspirational and Nature

   

The Community CD project was made possible thanks to Community Champions, LCF (Lincolnshire Community Foundation) and DCSF. I am very grateful for their support

   
Nature's Voice; For All Those Who Love Nature Nature's Voice; For All Those Who Love Nature CD
Annette Borrill
Community CD Project
Nature's Voice: Through the Seasons Nature's Voice: Through the Seasons
Annette Borrill
Community CD Project
For many people Nature offers a time of tranquillity and relief from stress. Many of the verses are from my book Grass Roots and Gentle Breezes, which is currently out of print. The music is from Charles Timberlake's CD 'Wings of an Eagle'; I am very grateful for his permission. Some of the verses are read by Liz Lenten.

This CD is dedicated to my late grandfather Bill Herd, whose love of Nature and gentleness of spirit meant so much during his life and inspired me to write after he passed on. The music has been chosen to complement the words spoken. I wish you the peace of my Grandad’s Garden

Thoughtful Words for Quiet Moments Thoughtful Words for Quiet Moments CD
Annette Borrill
Community CD Project
Thoughtful Words for Difficult Times Thoughtful Words for Difficult Times CD
Annette Borrill
Community CD Project
Many of these verses are short and simple thoughts for quiet moments of reflection. Charles Timberlake has kindly given permission for me to use his gentle piano music on this CD, which enhances the verses and encourages relaxation

Inspirational verses and gentle music to offer comfort and support throughout life. Includes Bullied, Judging and Believe in Yourself.

Inspirational Angel Verses Inspirational Angel Verses CD
Annette Borrill
Community CD Project
Angelic Inspiration for All Angelic Inspiration for All CD
Annette Borrill
Community CD Project
Many of these verses were first published in my book, ' Angels'. I feel the music provided by Liz and Wan at Scarlet Recording Studio offers an ethereal quality to my words. The verses offer understanding and comfort for those experiencing bereavement or difficult times

This CD offers the opportunity to listen to verses that remind you - you are never alone. If you have lost someone close to you verses like ' Angels of the Night’ will offer comfort and reassurance, whilst ' Smiling Angels' is there to remind us our loved ones wouldn't want us to be unhappy.
The background music is thanks to Liz and Wan of Scarlet Recording Studio

Inspirational Word Inspirational Words CD
for women coping with difficult situations

Annette Borrill
Community CD Project
Inspirational Words Inspirational Words CD
for women with soul

Annette Borrill
Community CD Project
Track 1 on this CD was written for a young woman I met at GFS Platform, during writing work-shops there. The women eventually published their own book of verse and had a book launch, where they read to a large audience. They were amazing ! This CD is for all women who spend their lives caring for others nd might need a little reassurance and support themselves.
Once again I feel Liz Lenten's haunting lyrics give the CD more depth and meaning and I am very grateful for her allowing me to use it and Wan for making it possible.


Inspirational Words for Women With Soul has Liz Lenten's beautiful vocals in the back-ground and looks at all the roles women take on each day, suggesting ideas for improving confidence and self- esteem. I have worked with women over many years and studied ' The Changing Experience of Women' with the OU in the 1980's, where I discovered my desire to write for women at the UEA Summer School. Although there are a couple of light-hearted verses, the CD also includes support during traumatic times.
Remember YOU are special too !

From Bike Rides to Bus Passes From Bike Rides to Bus Passes CD
The Fabulous 50s

Annette Borrill
Community CD Project
From Bike Rides to Bus Passes From Bike Rides to Bus Passes CD
The Swinging 60s and beyond

Annette Borrill
Community CD Project
A light -hearted look at growing up in Lincolnshire in the 50's and 60's. This CD of verse has music by Country Company. I met them in Suffolk and they kindly gave their permission for me to use their sounds of the 60's and other tracks. There are two CDs, which stand alone or can be used as a set. Cd 1 looks at growing up in Lincolnshire in the 1950's; school-days, friends, tin baths, etc.

Looks at the Swinging 60's in Lincolnshire, village dances, fashion, music and visiting Boston and Skegness for days out and nights at the Gliderdrome and The Embassy and other venues. ! Country Company's music brings the memories to life and I hope these CDs make you smile and remember happy times of your own.

Soul Friends Soul Friends Book
Annette Borrill
Three Rays of Light Three Rays of Light Book
Annette Borrill


Gifts of the Soul Gifts of the Soul Book
Annette Borrill
Angels Angels Book
Annette Borrill

About this book
Smiling Through Smiling Through Book
Annette Borrill
Address Book with Angel Verses Address Book with Angel Verses
Annette Borrill


Falling Leaves and Poppies Falling Leaves and Poppies Book
Annette Borrill
Currently out of print
Grass Roots and Gentle Breezes Book Grass Roots and Gentle Breezes Book
Annette Borrill
Currently out of print

About the books

East Lindsey District Council, Nicki Gardner Arts Development Office

Your work is very approachable and sympathetic ,I hope it will give others the confidence to write about their feelings and share them with others ...

My son has had an incredibly hard start in life ; born premature he suffered a brain haemorrhage , resulting in hydrocephalus and cerebal palsy . His great determination and courage is what inspires me to write . My greatest achievement is ' My Son ; My Saviour'...I had never written poetry before I met Annette , she told me to think about something close to my heart ...without Annette I wouldn't be writing today ..
* Rachael has since written a booklet of her own poems ' In My Own Words'
Rachael Cowham ex-GFS Platform

Loyola Hall Merseyside
It was good to see the books you have produced - many thanks . I will put them with our resources , which we make available to those who come on retreat ....I would be very pleased to meet you if you ever found yourself in this part of the world ...In the meantine I hope you continue to write and find a suitable publisher

Revd Paul Nicholson SJ Director


Your books are fantastic . I think everyone should have one ; a great guide in life . I wish you every success in getting your books published
Maureen Liverpool


'Annette Entertains with Verse' ( Skegness Standard) re Skegness Pensioners Association Poetry Reading ... members gave Annette an enthusiastic reception


The Leverton History Group - Book on Leverton ( poets Corner ) ( Lincolnshire Verses) ' We are grateful to Annette for allowing us to once again print some of her delightful poems ..


'Churches Together' Netherton Liverpool ... various denominations ... ' I was asked by the nuns to bring the final meeting to an end ...I chose ' Friendship , as we'd all come together as complete strangers but ended up firm friends , also ' Inner Strength ' ; this being the theme for the week ..May Annette be helped in every way to write many more such books ,as so many people have gained so much from her words '

Melanie Capel ( Secretary)


I am very pleased I found you yesterday at the 20th Anniversary of 'Share the Care' . Your book ' Falling Leaves and Poppies ; 60 Years and Beyond is fascinating to say the least . You have certainly captured the sombre mood of the exhibition and the reverence of the chapel at the Aviation Heritage Centre . I am sure the Panton Brothers will also be pleased with the completed book based on East Kirkby

Stanley Naylor
Kirton Boston
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