Advocates of radical work, rest & playArtists creatively supporting creative artistsAn ongoing discussion & exploration of creativity & work, with fellow arts administrator Lucy Heard.Projects include - Tea at ancient sites (R&D): visiting stone circles, burial chambers, woodlands & places of pilgrimage with a storm kettle, creating new folklore & rituals with ceremonial tea made from foraged plants- Storm Stroll: part of Terminalia, the Festival of Psychogeography, a walk with a storm kettle and invited creatives to get a new perspective on the city- Seasonal Review : creative reflections & ritual for the autumn equinox, co-produced with Amy Rose- Test Run (with Theatre Bristol) - with artist Amy Rose, conducting a creative ideas audit & looking for ways to work together in future - Spark performance showcase for emerging artists (Tobacco Factory) - created a 15 minute fooling performance: ‘For The Love of Work - a Costume Drama’ - Exploring Your Voice (Women's Health Grant from Self Injury Support): commissioned vocal artist Aisha Ali to deliver games & exercises to help isolated freelancers find & release their voices- #NoPlaceLikeKnowle home retreat, summer 2021, 2022 and 2023We host an annual retreat with 5 days of space for creative practice and rest, offered freely to our creative coven.

Freelance work for small businesses, charities and creative practitioners. • admin systems, design & support • marketing support & development • features, news, reviews, newsletters, web content • writer, sub editor, proof reader, copy editor • research, strategy & policy development • website design & development • event coordination.

Regular headline spots and open mics in Bristol's spoken word poetry scene. Commissions for Lyra & word of Mouth.Daily poems since April 2021 posted on my Instagram account @FridayIsPoetsDay• 2019-2024: poet-in-residence, Holly Stoppit Workshops• 2021-2022: funded by Arts Council DYCP fund to develop my practice as a poet• 2022: funded by Bristol City Council Originators fund to produce Stone the Crones - spoken word and poetry workshops supporting & celebrating the creative voices of older/aging/elder women. Seed funding for the first 6 months, project continues self-supported• 2023: poet-in-residence, Clown Congress. Theme: clowns & identity, exploring difference in clowning

Overseeing external communications including newsletters, social media & other marketing materials • editor of Outdoor Practitioner magazine • management of Outdoor Hub - a free resource for schools, nurseries, outdoor practitioners & families promoting & supporting Forest Schools, mud play & outdoor learning.

Volunteer & membership support & admin for this volunteer-run grassroots community club. Very part-time (2 hrs per week).

Event coordination, course administration, newsletters & social media for dramatherapist, creative facilitator & clown teacher Holly Stoppit. Poetry inspired by performances, courses and the life of clowns & fools.

Admin-ninny & event coordination for a theatre company and regular scratch night for clowns, fools & physical performers.

Feature interviews, reviews & news. Proof reading, copy editing.

Communications & marketing, website development, events. Strategy consultation, policy development.

Magazine production, copy editing & proof reading. Website development & content.

Developing and implementing structures, strategies and practices for a national LGBT magazine.

Overseeing production of a quarterly eco-ethical publication with a 100,000+ readership.

Newsletters, image bank, contacts & PR databases.

Development of a national youth work support programme, events, networking & communications.

Fundraiser, 1999: research, applications & liaison for homelessness charityDevelopment officer, 1997-1999: developing an innovative youth homelessness prevention projectProject manager, 1994-1997: management & supervision of a project for young homeless people

Delivering training in vocational and life skills to adults with learning difficulties.