The Paul Cave Writing Prizes |
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celebrating budding writers and poets - in memory of Paul Cave
The Paul Cave Writing Prizes are in memory of Paul Astley Cave-Browne-Cave (1917 to 2010), a hugely inspirational magazine and book publisher. In 1960 Paul founded Hampshire the county magazine, running it for over forty years. Until the 1990s the popular 'yellow top' was printed at Brown & Son in Ringwood, which he also owned. Initially, British racing driver Stirling Moss was responsible for the motoring section. Even aged 90, Paul could be found in his office early in the morning. Such was his zest for life and love of publishing. With his shock of white hair and happy disposition, he would dash across the road at Bedford Place, Southampton as sprightly as anyone half his age. Paul was kind-hearted, always happy to listen and passionate about cricket and football. For many years he was active in the Labour Party, handling their public relations. A champion of charitable causes, Paul was a magistrate, too. The eldest great-grandson of the Rev. William Astley Cave-Browne-Cave, second son of the ninth Baron Cave-Browne-Cave, he was a Captain in the Second World War. Before then, Paul, a journalist at the News Chronicle, had a trial to play cricket for Lancashire but when war broke out he was seconded to Army intelligence in London and Aldershot.
In 1945 he secured a role as a feature writer for the Daily Mirror where he wrote the Spotlight series, looking at education and law. He claimed that some of his articles contributed to the introduction of legal aid. Paul also wrote pop music reviews for the paper and met legendary crooner Frankie Vaughan (pictured). When Paul left to establish a theatrical and sports agency in London he became Frankie's manager. It was Paul’s idea for Frankie to wear a top hat and to carry a cane. By 1958 he was London Press Officer for the Jersey Tourism Committee. At this time Paul managed most of the Chelsea footballers and in the late 1960s he negotiated a deal with Terry Venables for him to transfer from Chelsea to Tottenham Hotspur and arranged for him to get a house, a unique deal for this time. Success enabled Paul to buy an Alvis car from Mirror Group chairman, Cecil King. Comedian Barry Cryer remembered Paul in his autobiography. He was employed by him to answer the phone and recalled how he took a call from Marilyn Monroe, who starred alongside Frankie Vaughan in the film Let’s Make Love (1960). During Paul’s eventful career, in which he tried to find work for Clint Eastwood, he also managed 1960s vocal sensations The King Brothers and the pianist Mrs Mills.
From 2002 to 2007 I had the privilege of being Paul's advertisement manager. This gave me an invaluable insight into the day-to-day running of a monthly magazine and the world of publishing. My role was not just about securing advertising but involved writing articles, setting the magazine and proofreading. At that time it was one of the longest running, highly respected independently owned county magazines in England.
Paul was keen to help those who had the drive and determination to succeed, which is what these prizes are all about.
This genial man always wished his family and friends lots of good luck. A sentiment that could not be more appropriate here. So, lots of good luck to you and I look forward to reading your entries.
In 1945 he secured a role as a feature writer for the Daily Mirror where he wrote the Spotlight series, looking at education and law. He claimed that some of his articles contributed to the introduction of legal aid. Paul also wrote pop music reviews for the paper and met legendary crooner Frankie Vaughan (pictured). When Paul left to establish a theatrical and sports agency in London he became Frankie's manager. It was Paul’s idea for Frankie to wear a top hat and to carry a cane. By 1958 he was London Press Officer for the Jersey Tourism Committee. At this time Paul managed most of the Chelsea footballers and in the late 1960s he negotiated a deal with Terry Venables for him to transfer from Chelsea to Tottenham Hotspur and arranged for him to get a house, a unique deal for this time. Success enabled Paul to buy an Alvis car from Mirror Group chairman, Cecil King. Comedian Barry Cryer remembered Paul in his autobiography. He was employed by him to answer the phone and recalled how he took a call from Marilyn Monroe, who starred alongside Frankie Vaughan in the film Let’s Make Love (1960). During Paul’s eventful career, in which he tried to find work for Clint Eastwood, he also managed 1960s vocal sensations The King Brothers and the pianist Mrs Mills.
From 2002 to 2007 I had the privilege of being Paul's advertisement manager. This gave me an invaluable insight into the day-to-day running of a monthly magazine and the world of publishing. My role was not just about securing advertising but involved writing articles, setting the magazine and proofreading. At that time it was one of the longest running, highly respected independently owned county magazines in England.
Paul was keen to help those who had the drive and determination to succeed, which is what these prizes are all about.
This genial man always wished his family and friends lots of good luck. A sentiment that could not be more appropriate here. So, lots of good luck to you and I look forward to reading your entries.
Tim Saunders
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