Brightlingsea WinterFest to open with singing cab-driver
BRIGHTLINGSEA’s own singing cabbie is set to banish the winter blues, hosting the first event for the town’s month-long WinterFest Neil Carlyle, 62, has kept the town and beyond entertained during lockdown by playing a different tune from his ‘man-cave’ every day on the Brightlingsea Spotted site. He will now be opening WinterFest 2021 at 8pm on February 4 with his expansive repertoire, ranging from 60s and 70s favourites to Scottish waltzes. The owner of NWC Taxis is a multi-instrumentalist and singer, developing his talent in a military band, and will be running an open mic ...