I was an English teacher for more than a decade, and these are some of the books I found most inspiring, for both my students and me…
Category Archives: Dorset Magazine
Twenty-Six Letters: April
Many different kinds of books in April’s selection…
Armchair Traveller
It’s wonderful when you discover a hidden gem – through which you can access the world…
Twenty-six Letters: March
The strength and passion of motherhood is very much on everyone’s minds at the moment. Some Mother’s Day inspired books for March.
Twenty Six Letters: February 2022
Romance, in many different ways.
Twenty Six Letters: January 2022
Murder, meandering and musings of fig trees.
A Stroll Around Sherborne
I love doing town highlight features for Dorset Magazine, but when Helen asked me to do one on Sherborne that was very special, for it used to be my home town.
Verily Vogue: interview with Alexandra Shulman
Interviewing Alexandra Shulman for Dorset Magazine about her 25 years at British Vogue, I got a good idea of what made her such an iconic editor. Straight talking, relaxed and honest, I for one would love to have worked with her.
Exploring Shaftesbury and Semley for Dorset Magazine
If you want the perfect day out in Dorset then I’d highly recommend visiting Shaftesbury and Semley. So many characterful businesses and such lovely people.
Wimborne’s Treasures
Loved doing this feature on Wimborne. Such a lovely town, and one I’d definitely recommend for a Dorset day out.
