








Ooh I’m loving my 12 days of reflection, taking be back down memory lane through the eye of a lens. March 2023 emerges as a cherished chapter, a day that resonates with the vibrant hues of collaboration, storytelling and transformation. As I wander through the snapshots that I captured in March, one particular day gleams like a gem, shimmering with the essence of creativity and shared narratives.
It marks the start of something quite profound, a collaboration brimming with literary aspirations - a memoir writing day retreat in partnership with the remarkable Clover Stroud. We had collaborated together the previous year, on a residential retreat cocooned in a beach house along the dramatic shores of North Wales, but we wanted to host more frequent events, so more writers could attend.
Nestled within her bright and bold small holding in the Oxfordshire countryside, every corner pulsated with life, animals and children welcoming us into their spirited domain. Left over toast and tea s…