User:Jbsandown

I am John Butler -a lifelong resident of North East Wales. I believe that, Wales (the part of the United Kingdom that some call, "Our Lovely Land") is defined not just by stunning scenery, fabulous heritage and beautiful women-folk -but nowadays, by the well-being of the communities within it. I have no party-specific affinity or agenda. I praise, cajole and lampoon without fear or discrimination. I assert a social conscience and advocate that the focus of a few public-spirited individuals really can make a difference.

Under the web-persona, "jbsandown", I invite my blog & social media followers to watch and listen -with the prospect of an honest belly-laugh along the way. Of course, I "go-on" a bit! My rantings, have been known to irritate every political persuasion and test the very depths of human endurance. Just be prepared to throw any of my random musings to the wind.

With a lifetime of experience in audio engineering and amateur filmmaking, in retirement, I am privileged to promote by document, sound and film recordings, aspects of North Wales' rich community heritage. I freely offer to any who might be in need, advice and technical guidance on any aspect of micro-budget New-Media journalism.

I'm an experienced public-speaker with a considered point-of-view on most things of consequence. I have served as panel-member and moderator in community debates and I enjoy the challenge of holding public figures to account. Especially unelected apparatchiks who pull on the levers of power in our communities.

I'm usually available to mainstream media for constructive comment -especially on the things about which I am passionate. Just call me!