Another cracking writing workshop and retreat comes to a close. Thanks to our beautiful guide and mentor Emily @emjmacgregor and all the wild and wonderful participants including @boixleo Leo was this years inspirational Forward Poetry Fellow. He pointed out that writing poetry was an act of defiance in the face of world events…I’ll second that.
Can’t resist posting a couple more pics of the bashing weekend..me in my element and Stanley less so as he stares quizzically into the sauna window at our lobster red bods…
@eileanshona #heavenisearth
Two days of backbreaking bliss clearing the pernicious Rhoddies from the area around Sawmill cottage. Many thanks to Dave Beaumont and his fabulous gang of mates for driving our environmental obligations forward. Brilliant weekend all around. @eileanshona #heavenisearth
In 2014, Vanessa Branson was named an Officer of the Wissam Alaouite, a rare honor that recognized her commitment to Moroccan culture. Ten years later, the British collector and philanthropist has announced the sale of her emblematic riad El Fenn, a space that since 2004 has embodied a conversation between private collecting, hospitality and artistic experimentation in Marrakech. Here, she looks back on the path that shaped the city’s contemporary art scene, mixing bold ideas with quiet philanthropy.
Read online full interview by @chama_tahiri
How did she pull off this miracle? My daughter Flo gave the performance of her life with the one and only Pushy Pushy Pushy and just a fortnight later gave birth. Welcome to the world Soli! A big shout out to Anya and the band and of course to Shim Flos ever supportive and loving Partner. @pushypushypushy_band #goddesses #wonderfuldaughters
