Weston began writing poetry in 2002, appearing in many magazines and journals. He was published in the "Take Five '04" anthology by Shoestring Press in 2004. The first collection of his poetry, "Chasing the Hoopoe", published by Peterloo Poets in August 2005, was described by Harold Pinter as "a good read, full of salt and pepper". For 4 years he chaired the trustees of The Poetry School and was a trustee of The Poetry Society. His second collection of poems "Echo Soundings" was published by Shoestring Press in 2012. Weston is married to Sally (née Ehlers). They have three children and six grandchildren.