In 2013 I left my job and headed to Canada to learn more about farming and our food system. After two and a half years of working with my hands in the dirt, I returned to Bristol inspired to work to bring about positive change in the food movement in this country. 

I set up The Locavore initially as a way to document my efforts to connect with my food living in the city. I headed to meet the farmers and producers who were growing, raising and making the food that I ate everyday. I found a group of passionate people and inspiring stories that motivated me to dig deeper. 

My writing now extends beyond The Locavore, with recently published features covering topics from pies to bridges. I am always open to new writing opportunities so please get in touch to discuss further.

My food work has led to me coordinating Bristol Food Producers, a network of local growers, producers, retailers, distributors, restaurants and supporters who are working to increase the amount of local food produced in and around the city. I also worked for 3 years as the Comms and Media Coordinator for the Landworkers’ Alliance, a national union of more than 1500 members that is working to support small-scale agroecological farmers and landworkers. For this role, I created a variety of comms content across newsletters, blogs, social media and more.

In 2022, I co-founded Every Body Outdoors, an organisation fighting for plus size inclusivity in the outdoors. There is very little clothing and kit made in larger sizes, and many plus-size people feel uncomfortable and unwelcome in existing outdoor training and event spaces. We are working with outdoor brands to increase sizing as well as working for better fit and representation of plus size bodies, as well as creating safe spaces for plus size people to get skills and confidence through courses and regional groups.

As well as being a Director of Every Body Outdoors, I also work as the coordinator, supporting our regional volunteers, running our courses, creating social media and comms content, and engaging with brands and retailers.