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Launch of Tales from Low Newton Jail
For the past year, I have been working in HMP Low Newton with the female prisoners on a therapeutic writing programme. It has been incredible to be able to support the prisoners in their creativity, using writing as a coping mechanism and expression outlet. At the end of the programme, we were lucky enough to…
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Launch of Changing Futures South Tees
I have been lucky enough to work with councils in South Teesside over the last eight months to produce an anthology. The area received funding through the government initiative, Changing Futures, to support the improvement of partnership working and strengthen services for people with complex needs. My role was to create a book of experiences…
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When the Small Creatures Wake release and White Ribbon Campaign
White Ribbon Day was on the 25th November and the start of sixteen days of action to end male violence against women and girls. This year, the theme is ‘IT STARTS WITH MEN’ and the aim for men to address the attitudes and behaviours that contribute to a fear of violence for women in their…
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A Home for Every Cat
Our published book, A Homes for Every Cat, is now available to buy online and in bookshops. The children’s book shares the story of our rescue cat, Eric, who went from streets to su-paw-star! Eric won the National Cats Protection Social Media Star Award last year and featured on BBC’s One Show. All profits from…
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World Mental Health Day
Today is World Mental Health Day. Writing can be a great way to support mental well-being (this is something I did myself when I began writing). It can also be a wonderful way to connect with other writers and readers. Here are some inspiring, empowering pieces from amazing writers who have been part of some…
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My North Tyneside – The Tour
With thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the My North Tyneside project received over eighty pieces from residents of North Tyneside. Aged between ten and early nineties, the story-holders submitted some incredible poems and prose about our borough, along with some brilliant photos. The collection is now on tour, before it will be published…
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Guest article
A number of months ago, a lovely woman named Lyndsey came to one of my author events. She was so positive and kind, and talked about her own desire to write. Following this, she attended one of my writing course and has since attended many. Not only has this been encouraging for me, but Lyndsey…
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Writing for Well-being Weekend
I’m delighted to be delivering a two-day Writing for Well-being workshop at The Word, South Shields on 21st and 22nd September. Within the two day writing retreat, I will be covering writing processes, tips and advice for writers at all stages in their writing journey, including getting work published, along with the important health benefits…
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Upcoming FREE courses
With thanks to North Tyneside Council, I am continuing to deliver a range of free, two-hour writing courses. There are currently spaces on two courses in August: Novel Writing on Saturday 24th August (10am – 12 midday) at North Shields Library. Writing for Well-being on Friday 30th August (10am – 12 midday) at Bradbury Centre…
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