I was born and bred in The Potteries (Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire) and I visit as often as I can in order to spend time with mum and dad along with other family and friends. Coming from a city so rich in creativity I have always had a love of ceramics, arts and crafts and again have been lucky to combine that interest with work, namely producing and presenting the TV series Crafty Beggars for TLC and Together TV, presenting shows for Create & Craft TV, and working with the amazing people at International Craft & Hobby Fairs.

I am the youngest of three sisters, but sadly an idyllic childhood came to an abrupt end when our ‘middle sister’ (Ruth) died. She was 15 and I was 11. Childhood traumas certainly shape your life and losing Ruth together with being in an abusive relationship whilst still at school most certainly shaped mine! Crumbs, all these years later and I’m only just coming to terms with those events. Suffice to say it’s taken a lot of medication and a lot of counselling, and on this site, you’ll find further explanations as to why I’m so passionate about the subjects of mental health and domestic violence.

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