I have worked as a local journalist and freelance writer for around 20 years. I’m passionate about local journalism, and believe it has an important role to play in supporting local communities to grow and develop. I founded In Common after being made redundant. I didn’t want to stop...
CONTRIBUTORS
Catherine Collins – deputy editor
As a former feature and entertainments writer for the Daily Echo and various other publications (and now working in communications and PR) – I believe everyone has a story to tell… it’s just a matter of helping them to tell it. I’m really looking forward to being involved and...
Katie Isham – writer
Born and bred in Southampton, I try to escape but it always seems to pull me back. Maybe it’s something to do with the pull of the sea; I’m always happier near the coastline. Life working with teenagers in a Southampton school keeps me busy and fortunate to see...
Martin Brisland – amateur dramatics editor and heritage editor
I was born in Southampton in 1953, educated at Freemantle Juniors, King Edward VI School and the University of London, where I gained B.SC Econ. and the Open University gaining an MA. I worked in further and higher education. I also had a parallel career in music, playing keyboards...
Carolyn Thomas – books editor
Throughout my working life as a journalist, I’ve been lucky enough to cover a wide range of subjects from computers to jewellery, telecoms to soap powder and, most recently, lots about education. Currently I write books about music and its makers, dead or alive, ranging from the young stars...
Martin Davis – website designer & writer
I do the techy/nerdy bit as website designer and builder (still-moving.co.uk). I haven’t promoted this kind of work for a while because I have been too busy, but when Sally Churchward first announced her ideas about this project it caught my eye! Having previously worked in media I confess...
Spring Wise – writer
I’m an artist, home educating parent, foster carer and roller derby coach born and bred in Southampton. I’m also a queer autistic wheelchair user with a passion for disability rights, accessibility and social justice. I love to grow and nurture things of all kinds and am a passionate pursuer...
Nick Mabey – writer
I often describe myself as a father, partner or brother and sometimes a coach, teacher or mentor. I rarely say I am a writer even though I do write a lot, personally and professionally. Most of my writing is self-published and so In Common is a new experience for...
Charlie Hislop – writer
Charlie Hislop I would say I’m a writer, but I don’t do it enough to say that – yet. I’m a father of creative grown-ups, a long-distance cyclist, music lover, and I struggle with life a bit. I’ve always believed that people should be heard and have a seat...
Chris Moorhouse – photographer
I’ve worked in photography for about twenty five years. My influences include Asadour Guzelian, Brian Harris, Jane Bown and Eamonn McCabe, as well as my English teachers at school, Mr Jenkins and Mr Purcell, both of whom encouraged a love of story-telling. It’s probably fair to say that the internet...