About me.....
I trained as a Humanist celebrant in 2009 after taking about a year to really decide if it was what I wanted to do. My inspiration, like many celebrants, was a wedding ceremony that I went to in the garden belonging to the bride's mother. It was such a relaxed, warm and inclusive occasion that I was blown away. About six months later a friend was coming over from the USA and wanted to renew her wedding vows in Scotland in a non religious ceremony. I suggested a Humanist ceremony for her and whilst I was researching it on the internet I saw that they were looking for suitable candidates to train as celebrants in my area. I thought long and hard and it wasn't a decision that I took lightly but it really has changed my life.
I have always been a Humanist but never really realised that it had a name. I suspect that many people would say the same thing if asked whether they agree with Humanist principles.
I have always been a Humanist but never really realised that it had a name. I suspect that many people would say the same thing if asked whether they agree with Humanist principles.
What else do I do...?
The view from Ben More Coigach
I love to get out and about into the hills whenever I can. One of my favourite places is the Coigach peninsula on the west coast of Scotland. The isolation and remoteness is the perfect antidote to a busy lifestyle. You get there by a 12 mile long single track road and there is only one road in. As I drive down the road I can literally feel the rest of the world retreating behind me and for a few days at least I can pretend that it doesn't exist. Coigach has the perfect combination of sea, beaches, mountains and some great pubs within walking distance.
In July 2011 I walked the Pennine Way to raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer in memory of my beautiful sister Jane who lost her battle with breast cancer in October 2010.
It was 268 miles over 18 days and was one of the most fantastic experiences of my life. If I could afford it - and the time off, I'd do something similar every year! I raised nearly £3200 so a huge thank you to everyone who sponsored me.
In July 2011 I walked the Pennine Way to raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer in memory of my beautiful sister Jane who lost her battle with breast cancer in October 2010.
It was 268 miles over 18 days and was one of the most fantastic experiences of my life. If I could afford it - and the time off, I'd do something similar every year! I raised nearly £3200 so a huge thank you to everyone who sponsored me.
