Writing CV

Creative, artist and writer.

I am a creative person who is part of Yeovil Creatives. I studied the History of Art and Architecture at the University of Reading, where I also took modules in Fine Art and Psychology. I describe myself as a lost artist and impulsive writer. Most importantly, I’m a mum of 3 children (-: I am currently undertaking a PhD at Anglia Ruskin University looking at the impact of Hyperemesis Gravidarum on mental health.

Writing

Somerset Soul blog since 2021

This very blog, shining a spotlight on South Somerset and share the things I love about this area. I was pleased to be interviewed on BBC Radio Somerset about the blog in June 2021.


Poetry reading, Somerset Art Week, as part of Carolyn Lefley’s Ancient Sea October 2022

I was invited by Carolyn to read my own poem ‘Love is oceanic’ as part of her Ancient Sea project, St Mary’s Church. Stoke-Sub-Hambdon.

Poetry reading, primary school, November 2022

I was delighted to be invited to read some of my own poetry to the children as part of poetry week. ‘Love is Oceanic’ and ‘The wonder of life’.

Hopes and Dreams 17 April to 15 June 2024 Yeovil Creatives Annual Exhibition. A striking poster with peach and yellow text against dark blue.

Hopes and dreams exhibition, April 2024

My poetry has been on display at Yeovil Art Space in this exhibition.

Contemporary Craft exhibition, May 2024.

I displayed four poems at Guggleton Farm Arts as part of this group exhibition on the theme of reclaiming from ruins. The poems were titled: Kintsugi, Sea glass, Heritage and Ruins.

Words with Wine, August 2024

I organised a poetry evening in a local venue with two other poets and a poet/comedian compere.