I grew up in Lincolnshire, within sight and sound of the Dambusters airfield and near a village home to several conscientious objectors and a fine amateur theatre group. Those mixed early influences stayed with me through a degree in English … More details …
After four years at art college, my early career was spent in the wholesale fashion industry designing and pattern cutting and then lecturing in an art college. Buying a second hand knitting machine started my love for creating individual garments … More details …
Chris was awarded an MA from the University of Oxford, where he read mathematics. After more than 30 years teaching in North Somerset schools he realised there were easier jobs and he became an adviser and consultant and also started … More details …
Dr Allan Phillipson has studied in New Zealand and Canada, and has a PhD from the University of British Columbia. He wrote a dissertation on modern poetry and has many years of teaching experience. For the last 15 years, he … More details …
John’s passion has always been the cinema. After graduating from Leicester University with a degree in English (this was before HE courses in Film Studies existed!), he worked for the British Film Institute for four years. During this time, in … More details …
I’ve been teaching English Literature for the past twenty years, first in sixth form college and latterly in adult education. Prior to teaching, I was an editor with Heinemann and Longman in their educational departments. I’m a firm believer in … More details …
Janet studied for her BA in English Literature, MA in Renaissance History and PhD in the art and culture of Habsburg Spain at Birkbeck College (University of London) alongside her job as a commissioning editor in the publishing industry. She … More details …
Dr Paul Redford is a psychologist, educator and a consultant. He is also a Principal Practitioner Business Psychologist, a Senior Fellow of Advance HE and a Chartered Psychologist of the British Psychological Society. Paul is currently an Associate Professor at … More details …
I have lived in Nailsea since 1991 after spending time in Manchester, Ashby de la Zouche and ten years in South Africa. I have four grown children and eight grandchildren dotted around the Uk. Many years ago I trained as … More details …
After studying graphic design and printmaking, Jane worked as art director of fashion magazines in the swinging 70s until she moved out of London to design BBC Wildlife magazine in Bristol. Then she moved into teaching art in schools. Now … More details …
Fiona Slade – DipSFH, HPD, DipNCH, CNHC, enhanced DBS A business consultant for over 20 years in management, communication, people and business development, the focus of Fiona’s work has always been on helping people achieve. She believes it is important … More details …
Dr Angie Smith is a freelance art historian. She studied Art History at Leicester University and holds a PhD in cultural history from the Warburg Institute, London University. She spent more than a decade teaching at undergraduate level and also … More details …
Chris Sperring MBE may be known to some for his work in Wildlife Conservation for which he was awarded the M.B.E by the Queen in 2001. Chris also presents on TV and Radio bringing his enthusiasm for the natural world … More details …
Born and bred in Bristol, and now living in Clevedon, Richard holds two degrees in Ancient History as well as a Diploma in History of Art. He was Head of History at Bristol Cathedral School for many years, and has … More details …
I obtained my first degree in Philosophy, Theology and Sociology, then completing a Masters in the Philosophy and Sociology of Culture at Exeter University. After training to be an RE teacher and several years in the wilderness of professional sales … More details …