Our Man from the North Direction is important to me. It’s fundamental in my movement work. I work towards North, South, East and West in physical work. I work with in front, behind and either side. My body is central to that and because the centre anchors me, those directions and their subtle interplay are tangible. All feel very different. …
Three Months a Councillor
THREE MONTHS A COUNCILLOR I have been a Local Government Councillor for almost three months now. I use this space to integrate my art thinking, the local government activities I do and the politics. It’s a new way of working for me and a new space. A FEW MUSINGS ON FORM, SPACE AND ACTION This time I said I would …
One Month a Councillor
One Month a Councillor I have been a councillor for one month. It has been a very busy month: Here is a taster of what I have been doing: Training: I had a one to one from an officer from Democratic Services outlining all my responsibilities as a new councillor. I met all the directors of service and heard how …
Political Creativity
Here is the content of my presentation for the Southport Labour Party Women’s Forum (November 2017) Coming soon on YouTube.
Poppies, Peace and Remembrance
image: Carran Waterfield: A stray poppy in my garden.
Why I am part of the moving wood
I am so happy to be back at my Cumbrian outpost. This coming weekend I am joined by a group of creative people who bring their talent and ideas to work on something that requires “not knowing”. It’s a brave state of mind to be in and marks the beginning of several new pieces of work we will create inspired …
The Wood Begins To Move
It has been tumultuous recently with Brexit, the Labour party machinations and the disturbing power struggles of people who would lead us. I have always been of the socialist persuasion but I wouldn’t call myself very active. However this time I have been compelled to do something because for once I have seen the actions and example of a leader …







