Trailblazers
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Episode 11: Sylvia Unthank, Animal Rescuer and Equestrian
Born in 1937, Sylvia recalls moments from a remarkable life full of fearless adventure and a…
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Episode 12: Clare, Campaigner for Parent-Carer Rights
Clare’s life was transformed after becoming the adoptive mother of 3 children with special needs. She…
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Episode 13: Kirsten Luckins, Poet and Director of Tees Women Poets
Writer, Artist and Director of Tees Women Poets, Kirsten Luckins recounts the family myth surrounding her…
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Episode 14: Linda Dooks, Published Writer
Billingham-based author Linda Dooks recalls her strict upbringing on her adoptive family’s farm, where an overbearing…
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Episode 15: Lisa Connor, SEND Educator
Lisa is Creative Director at Priory Woods School & Art College, an all-age community special school…
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Episode 16: Dr Vera Jones, Environmental Consultant
Environmental Consultant Dr Vera Jones, who has been shortlisted for the WISE Outstanding Women In Science…
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Episode 17: Aisha Lama, Founder of Write Yourself Well
Poet and creative learning practitioner, Aisha discusses her love of Teesside and how she made it…
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Episode 18: Jane Bizimana, Visual Artist
Jane is a visual artist whose work has been shown at ARC Stockton, the Python Gallery,…
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Episode 19: Jan Doherty, Textile Artist
Jan Doherty is a Textile Artist and former Artistic Director of Stockton International Riverside Festival (SIRF).…
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Episode 20: Karen Norton MBE, Retired Head Teacher
Karen Norton has been awarded an MBE for her lifelong services to education. The retired head…