I curate and produce a series of exhibitions and events (an initiative called Journeys in Design).
These take different materials as their focus but are all aimed at enabling well-being, linking heritage and contemporary design.
The exhibitions offer a context for events - walks talks and workshops - that provide opportunity for 'creative fellowship'.
While we share stories with global significance, the emphasis in the design and delivery of the programme is very local.

I lead the overall initiative and aim to co-design the programmes as far as feasible.
I engage makers and other creatives in both the design and component parts of the exhibitions.
I engage local communities in the design and delivery of events.
More recently, I have attempted to collaborate with like minds to engage more marginalised groups.

I'd like more meaningful collaborations and to engage with more diverse participants.
I would like to bring a stronger sense of whole living systems to my work.

Its about compassionate exchanges of energy now, how I am in the world, starting from within, so I am more at ease, and can offer more.

Its about recognizing how I am my work environments, making my every day and planned exchanges more nourishing.

After graduating from medical school I spent 20 years as a family practitioner and primary care researcher and medical teacher.
Since embarking on my career in design exhibition 10 years ago, recovery from a period of illness (2013-16) has reshaped my priorities.
I have enjoyed more time with friends and family and the natural world.
I have also invested in mentorship with key thinkers.

Important thinkers to me are Patrick Geddes and Daniel Christian Wahl.
I aim to expand a working understanding of regenerative cultures through this course.

Not easily!
Hope lies in the local.
My chief responsibility is self cared and development after which I might share good energy with those I care most about.
My work allows me further opportunity to support others.