Exterior Nissan Sunderland evening

Fact finding and inspiration at Nissan

I am very pleased to report that photographer James Sebright…
Snow covered Christmas tree with hanging Red Ornament

Shepherd’s Dene Writing Retreat Sunday 13th December 2015

Give yourself time out from the pre-Christmas rush! Join…
Keepers Cafe coffee

7th November 2015: Intro to Creative Writing at Keeper's Cafe

New to creative writing or would to give it a try? Join me…

Remembrance Sunday at Shepherd's Dene: Explore WW1 through Creative Writing

  Join me on Remembrance Sunday, 8th November 2015…
Oriental Museum, Durham University

From Nagasaki to the North East: Creative Writing at The Oriental Museum

Maggie Davison with her bench

Dedicated to Maggie

This week saw the presentation of the first prize for…
bench Shepherd's Dene

Shepherd's Dene Writing Retreat Sunday 9th August 2015

Following on from our successful day in March, join me at…
Auckland Castle

Past Writing Event: Writers' Retreat at Auckland Castle 31st May 2015

Whenever I'm out and about, I'm always keeping an eye out for…
Auckland Castle

Sunday 31st May 2015, Writers' Retreat at Auckland Castle

Join us at the ancient Auckland Castle,  Palace of the Prince…
Writers' Retreat Alnmouth 12May15

Past Writing Event: The Red Lion at Alnmouth Writers' Retreat 12th May 2015

We approached Alnmouth in the rain, but when we arrived at our…
bench Shepherd's Dene

Past event: Shepherd's Dene Writers' Retreat 1st March 2015

I always look forward to Shepherd's Dene.  As soon as you climb…