Wayoh and Entwistle Reservoirs Walk

Just hours before 2017 turned over a new leaf to 2018 we set off for our final walk of the year. We headed up into the West Pennine Moors, an area crossed by footpaths and bridleways, in brilliant sunshine. Pulling over by The Chetham Arms we took a left onto the High Street, then after … Continue reading →

Ashton Park Oak Tree Through the Seasons

Nearly five years ago I started a project to brighten the dark morning trudge to work, photographing a majestic oak tree throughout the seasons.  A couple of months ago I started editing together a selection of my photography with local people’s memories, made in the parks around Preston and I came across a folder of … Continue reading →

Walking with Witches Four Centuries On

Last sunny Saturday we headed out towards Clitheroe, seeking fresh air in the cold January sun. I was keen to show my son the location of his much loved Spook’s books, or Wardstone Chronicles, the fictional tales of a spook, his apprentice and witchcraft written by local author Joseph Delaney. We set off from the … Continue reading →

Old Man of Coniston, Lake District

2017 was a year with a tremendous high, getting married in one of Preston’s most beautiful parks, and a few incredible lows, burying my father, a very close family friend and my uncle. We were keen to see the back of what had been a tricky, emotional year to navigate. What better way to end … Continue reading →

Artist Interview – Elizabeth Emmens Wilson

Last weekend we visited a traditional Victorian Fair taking place in a historical square in central Preston and discovered the wonderful work of Elizabeth Emmens Wilson.  The artist decorates an array of ceramics with her beautiful, intricate patterns; adding her magical touch to crockery, broaches, hair accessories, tiles and more. I wanted to find out more about … Continue reading →

Martin Creed at the Harris Museum and Art Gallery

Yesterday evening my son and I caught sight of Martin Creed’s Work no 203: EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT emblazoned across the front of the Harris Museum and Art Gallery’s Grade 1 listed exterior in half metre tall white neon letters. Bold, bright and uplifting the 13 metre long statement was the only invitation … Continue reading →

24 Acts of Random Mischief

24 Acts of Random Mischief Sick to the back teeth of staring into sunsets and counting your blessings? Fed up of the happy brigade imploring you to spread good cheer? Would you rather give a random stranger a scowl rather than a smile? My EVIL ADVENT calendar works like a normal advent calendar but instead … Continue reading →

Manicure Mania

Nail technician and beautician Alison Lee has show-stopping nails nailed this season. Her bold and beautiful hand painted designs perfectly complement summer skin. I fell in love with these sophisticated, graphic nails that she created for a friend. With such flair for nail art it’s no surprise that her salon Decadence Nails, Beauty and Training has been rated … Continue reading →

KAWS at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

One of the highlights of this year so far has been catching the work of New York based artist KAWS at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. The park combines contemporary and modern art with nature, with sculptures and works of art by some of the world’s finest artists dotted about 500 acres of countryside. It provided the perfect backdrop to … Continue reading →