press & public relations
Worked as a freelance editor and press agent prior to moving to Italy in 1989. Clients included:
- Lloyds Bank
- ActionAid
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
- National Campaign for the Arts
- British Heart Foundation
Was head of the press office for the South Bank Centre, including responsibility for Royal Festival Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall from ‘84 to ‘87.
Was a senior press officer for the Greater London Council from ‘81 to ‘84, responsible for press relations for arts, sports, transport and planning,
including press for the London Marathon.
First job in the field was as press officer for London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham from ‘79 to ‘81.
journalism
Wrote regular features for the Saturday travel section of The Independent between ‘87 and ‘89. Two examples:
Has contributed to other publications including:
- Country Living
- Review Arts Magazine
- Bicycle Magazine
- Gay Times
While working as a press officer edited and wrote two newspapers both with a print-run of around 100,000 - Hammersmith & Fulham News and
Action News for ActionAid.
Apprenticeship in journalism was served as a caption & feature writer for Fleet Street photo-news agency Camera Press (‘78-’79).
education
Born 18 July 1952.
Gained BA hons in art history & textile design at West Surrey college of art & design in 1977.
Also read psychology & drama at Hull University for two years.
Schooling at Catholic prep and grammar schools in Scotland and Southern England.
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