Stories of Crewe and Nantwich – The Rhymeologist

Gareth Williams with his new book "Stories of Crewe and Nantwich"

Although not a Tarvin story, many of our residents hail from the Crewe and Nantwich area and others  have family there or work in the area. This story of a local Dad turning his hobby into something more and realising the dream of publishing his own book of poetry is inspiring and really made us smile, we hope it does for you too:

A South Cheshire dad who turned to poetry after being diagnosed with ADHD has collated all his favourite rhymes into a new book celebrating his love for Crewe and Nantwich.Gareth Williams, dubbed 'The Rhymeologist', became a media sensation when he first posted his upbeat poems about the area on Facebook during the early part of the pandemic.

Now what started as a pastime during the health crisis has become a creative marketing tool for towns and businesses and a way of dealing with the neurodevelopmental condition attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).His poems have featured on the BBC and as part of local, regional and national campaigns for councils. They have been used by charities including the ADHD Foundation and in public art installations.

Gareth, 41, said:"Performing my poetry was a bit nerve-wracking at first but I have had tremendous, heart-warming support from people all around the world who feel nostalgic about the area and this is something that has really spurred me on. "

"At the start of the pandemic, when the world was closing, mine was opening. I was on a journey after diagnosis of ADHD. It is a widely misunderstood neurodevelopmental condition that falls under an umbrella term describing differences in the way we understand information from the world around us. In many respects I now see it as a gift. ADHD can make you a creative thinker, a good problem solver and more empathetic. Indeed, it's become my superpower."

Gareth who owns commercial property maintenance company based in Crewe, touched hearts with his ode to the town's regeneration. The two minute 38 second passage: A Town of pride, A Town of Joywas performed on video while walking through the town centre.

He now has a Facebook page where he performs all his uplifting story-led works and his new book Stories of Crewe & Nantwich is gracing the shelves of local outlets including Nantwich Bookshop and Waterstones in Crewe.

Gareth added: "Rhymeology is a what I call rhyming 'street' poetry and the pleasure of playing with words to create these story-led poems is my life's flow. Crewe and Nantwich and local people inspired the book. It's where I grew up and created my own business, so I hope my work stirs up old memories and reconnects people with special times."

Stories of Crewe and Nantwich had its official launch at Nantwich Bookshop on December 8. It was well attended and 30 books were sold at the Launch.

To hear Gareth's works go to rhymeology.co.uk