introduction of
Colour me Beautiful
I was a teacher for 26 years and for most of my career I taught children with special educational needs for which a great deal of creativity is required. During my eight years as Deputy Head I also studied for a degree with the Open University and graduated with a BA (Hons). I specialised in psychology hoping to become an educational psychologist. However, I decided that I preferred the life of a school to that of a peripatetic educationalist.
When I retired from teaching I still had plenty of vitality and enthusiasm and was keen to develop my creative side. So I seized the opportunity to train as a stylist with Colour me Beautiful. This is now my new career and I love it.’
As well as seeing individual clients I run courses for the University of the Third Age (U3A). These are 6 week courses and cover all aspects of personal image; colour, style, body shape, makeup, wardrobe weeding, scarf tying and shopping. To date I have run 27 of these courses.
As well as all this work I still find time to do plenty of exercise to keep me fit. I walk regularly with Stockport Walkers and I swim, do pilates and yoga. I have 2 children. My son has a cobbler’s shop on the Glossop High Street and my daughter is a clinical psychologist. I have five wonderful grandchildren.
For almost 8 years I have been a volunteer at Christie Hospital. I have been running a colour workshop for cancer patients once a month in the Maggie’s Centre. It lasts two hours and is free. Since Covid the Centre has introduced a new range of experiences for the patients which unfortunately, doesn’t include my workshops
