About Les Barker
Les Barker was an English poet. He wrote comedic poetry, parodies of popular songs, and also serious works. Barker authored 77 books and released 20 albums. In 2008 he was awarded the NIACE Inspire Award as Welsh Learner of the Year, and recited his poem "Have you Got Any News of the Iceberg?" in Welsh at the presentation in Swansea. Barker also wrote a poem called Guide Cats for the Blind which later became the title track of a double fundraising CD for the British Computer Association of the Blind (BCAB). Barker also agreed to the recording of a series of albums.
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