My local park is under threat of being sold off to make way for a 900 student secondary school. This is in the middle of a warren of tiny residential streets, it is the only open space for quite a way and it is incredibly well used. I am spearheading an apolitical campaign to […]
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ThAT2017 Poetry evening
As part of the Thurrock Art Trail I curated and compered a poetry night at St Mary’s church in Grays. There is still time to see art work and events across Thurrock until Sunday -including my exhibition! More information here I also read my poems too, but I couldn’t take photos of myself. What a […]
Featured artist – Thurrock Art Trail 2017
I am delighted to have been selected as one of three artists who will be delivering community workshops in the Thurrock area, which will culminate in an exhibition at the Thameside Theatre as part of the Thurrock Art Trail 2017. I am going to be working with a diverse range of community groups across Thurrock […]
Love Grays
I was commissioned to cover the Love Grays event, organised by Metal and the Grays Town Partnership initative this weekend. There was so much to see and do and I loved seeing the joy around the High Street. There are more of my photos over on the Love Grays Facebook Album I am happy to […]
Grays Street Festival 2014
In July I was responsible for running the Grays Street Festival for 2014 for Thurrock International Celebration of Culture. I was so proud of the outcome, there were professional and local artists all performing in the high street, on a busy market Saturday. This was free of charge for anyone who was around on that […]
Thurrock Art Trail
More amazing cultural things are happening in Thurrock this month! The Thurrock Art Trail has lots of different exhibitions in various locations across Thurrock from the 6th- 21st of September. I am particularly looking forward to the open event at the ACME studios at High House Production Park. Even though I work there I haven’t […]
TIFF 2014
I was delighted to receive some complimentary tickets through the post for some showings at the Thurrock International Film Festival, which is happening the last week of September. The film festival is something which I think we need more of in Thurrock – cultural events which bring the community together. Not only is this a […]
Local film competition for young people
There is a fantastic opportunity for young people in the area to take part in a film competition, Royal Opera House Bridge have appointed independent production company Elstree Film Design Ltd. to establish and run the competition. Elstree Studios are providing the prizes. A sense of place is about young people’s views of the world around them […]
Pop Up Festival this weekend!
This Saturday there is a free Pop Up Festival at the High House Production Park in Purfleet Thurrock, it is going to be very exciting and fun packed day from 12-6pm. This has been supported by the Royal Opera House Bridge. Pop Up Festival brings books & stories spectacularly to life through a packed programme […]
Do something that matters
I have just finished reading “Start something that matters” by the founder of TOMS shoes and I enjoyed it and it made me think about the work that I do. When I lost my job in marketing, my boyfriend (now my husband) and I sat down and thought about things. Marketing in the corporate world […]