I’ve spent most of my working life doing something connected to art, design or education. I’ve worked as an illustrator and designer, completed private commissions and produced work for large companies—including Royal Mail, Nestlé and Unilever. These were proper jobs, with proper briefs, proper deadlines and, most importantly, proper money. I also spent many years teaching art and design to young people. That taught me something rather important: creativity is rarely just about producing a...

Creativity connects us in ways words often cannot. It crosses the boundaries of age, culture, and community, inviting everyone to express themselves and share their stories. At Artish Huddersfield CIC, this connection is more than an idea — it is a living, breathing experience. From children discovering colour for the first time to older generations passing down traditions, creativity shapes who we are and how we relate to one another. Whether you are a young person seeking confidence, a...

The Golden Chain of Kindness “Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together.”— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe I have always believed that kindness should be at the root of everything we do. That may sound like a very simple idea, but perhaps kindness is supposed to be simple. It doesn’t always need to be a grand gesture. It can be noticing when somebody needs help, making room for someone who feels uncomfortable, or simply treating another living creature with gentleness and...