Recently, I’ve had a fab time teaching a few extra courses – including two brand-new ones this November. Then generally focusing on a single theme each time (and sneaking in a few extra clowning exercises!) has made such a difference. Clowning continues to surprise me with its power. It helps people – including me – become more open, resilient, innovative and confident. And the best part? You can feel the ripple effect the moment people start trying it out for themselves. Loo

A Smorgasbord of Awards! How Wonderful! Next week (Thursday), I’m off to perform at the Devon Tourism Awards 2025 ceremony at Sandy Park. If you’re there, say hello. I'm a finalist in the Women in Education category of the West Country Women in Business Awards. And the ceremony is also next week - Friday. Congrats to all — you brilliant, dazzling, women. Exciting times! I recall the first award I ever won at school: First Year Progress.  (Translation: “She’s trying very hard

I’m currently running two comedy writing courses — one in Exmouth  and the other in Exeter  — and both are buzzing with creativity and laughter. Each session involves standing up and sharing — because if no one ever spoke, we’d all just sit there wondering if our material was actually funny! This week’s Exmouth class took on the themes of seagulls, sewage, and cigarette butts  — three unlovely things that, on a serious note, all link back to pollution and the threats it poses

Laughter season is here... Two new comedy courses start next week, and there’s a quickie workshop prior to the Comedy Stand Up Mash Up on Thursday 6 November. Yes, laughter season is officially here! With the clocks going back, the nights may be darker — but we’re determined to bring some light-heartedness into the world (well, at least to Exmouth and Exeter!) As part of the Exmouth community, I love supporting our local businesses whenever I can. This morning alone I grabbed