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A little place called Whaley Bridge and its residents are on my mind at the moment. I’ve followed the story since news first broke of the potential breach in the Toddbrook Dam and the risk of lives to […]
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I frequently talk about goals because it is important for self-fulfilment, to have something to aspire to or to create a purpose in life. I set myself about six goals in January, two have probably fallen by […]
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Astound Opened on Saturday 1st June. Photos courtesy of Brett Trafford.com It is open Mon to sat 10 – 3.45 at the Nicholson Art Gallery, Leek. I will be manning the exhibition at […]
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I’m very excited. The Astound exhibition opens on the 1st June. My project Ebb&Flow is nearing completion and I just can’t wait to see it in place. I’ve been working on it since September and its a textural […]
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I love cake! I have a sweet tooth and an hourglass figure (prone to weight on the hips). I was probably 14 when I went on my first diet. I’d watched Mum conscientiously record her calories and was […]
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There’s always something rather beautiful to me about the first clean page in a new sketchbook/notepad. The anticipation it holds – the book could ultimately become anything – its future is not yet written or in this case […]
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My day job (as I describe it) is supporting women to get their WOW back. I work alongside women around regaining lost confidence, self belief and getting out there and living the life they want in a way […]
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Of course you have a plan for Christmas, for most that will be a roast turkey and a day spent with loved ones, family or friends. Image copyright Carolyn Trafford 2018 But it’s a stressful time. I’m busy, […]
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I love nature, the changing seasons and the outdoors. I like to think I do what I can for the environment. I don’t go out and protest on the streets, its not for me but little things like […]
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Welcome to Carolyn Trafford Artist’s Blog. Its been a while coming so I decided I just needed to get on with it. I’ve shuffled a little stuff around on my Reflections website and now there’s room. Why create […]