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Amy took the beautiful photographs you see on this website. She is a science graduate with an eye for beauty and for capturing a moment. Not only is her work exquisite, but she is a delight to work with. (I must add that for anyone looking for someone to photograph their horses, Amy is brilliant!) You can see more of Amy's work on her Instagram page.

Cathy is a writer, writing coach, coach and editor who offers courses and writing circles here in Cape Town. I have been part of one of her circles for years and have found her kind, wise and skilled input invaluable. You can connect with her via her website. 

Wendy Woodward is Professor Emerita at UWC where she taught in the flourishing Creative Writing Programme for two decades. She has published The Animal Gaze: Animal Subjectivities in Southern African Narratives (2008) and three poetry collections: Séance for the Body (1994), Love, Hades and Other Animals (2008), A Saving Bannister (2015).

Poetry Workshops: In these monthly workshops (maximum six people) each poet’s work is discussed in great detail in a non-threatening, supportive atmosphere. Workshops meet in person in Wendy’s home in Deurdrif, Constantia. (I have been a member of one of these groups for a number of years and can highly recommend them.)

 Poetry Salons: In these monthly get-togethers the focus is on a particular aspect of contemporary poetry. For example: Conventions of Love, Praising the Mutilated World, Young SA poets. Poetry Salons meet in person or on zoom.

 Mentoring single poets: to develop your writing or prepare a collection of poems. Meetings in person or on zoom. 

You can get in touch with Wendy via email or read about her here. 

The Crafter's Corner is a pottery studio, situated a little outside Stellenbosch. The studio offers classes and is also home to a community project - the fees you pay for classes help to fund the project. Heidi is a talented potter who gives her students freedom to play. It's a warm and relaxed space for exploring your creativity. You can find out more here. 

Cloudlight is my substack newsletter, a monthly offering focused on poetry. You can find Cloudlight here.  

This is my newsletter dedicated to wellbeing and health. You will find my reflections on wellbeing in general, as well as on my journey with health and with my own body. You can also find information on booking an appointment with me for a reflexology session. CK Therapeutic Reflexology can be found here, and my Instagram account focused on wellbeing is here.

Natalie Eslick is a New Zealand artist and blogger. Her love for the natural world is evident in every piece of art she creates. I also love the way she writes about her life, and about the everyday beauty and magic she finds in her immediate surroundings. You can find out more, and sign up for her newsletter, on her website.

Sharon Blackie works with the myth and stories of the British Isles. She is a psychologist and scholar, which means that not only is her work compelling, but that it has rigour and substance. She runs courses, writes novels, and sends out a regular newsletter - which I love. Find out more here. 

Terri Windling is a writer and artist working in the world of fairy tales. Her paintings are truly magical, and her newsletters are a delight - filled with blogs, links to beautiful music and to other websites, and news of her life in Wales (in which her beloved dog features regularly). Visit her website here.