Sharing A Story CIC is now closed (2019–2026). While this chapter has come to an end, we remain proud of the positive impact made through storytelling, creativity and community engagement over the past seven years. Thank you to everyone who joined us on the journey.
Lorna is a writer and the founder and director of Sharing A Story CIC. She has a PhD in Creative Writing, a COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills, Diplomas in Journal Therapy and Mindfulness and CPD training with Luminate and Artful Minds (training in dementia-focused practice), Glasgow Women’s Library, Lapidus International and Scottish Women’s Aid. She is also a trainer in First Aid for Mental Health and an accredited Health and Wellbeing Coach. You can hear her talk about her research and work here and find out more about her books here.
Sandra is a voluntary director who is passionate about reading, talking to people and boxing. Though in no particular order! Sandra is a well-known and loved face in the local community. Her children often say that it always takes her ages to walk down the local High Street as she keeps meeting people she knows. When she's not working as a care assistant at a care home, she runs, walks and swims. Sandra doesn't like to sit down for long!
Lindsey is our other voluntary director and, like Sandra, is an essential adviser! She loves meeting people and is brilliant listener. She works as a carer with ELCAP and volunteers at Dunbar's Basics Bank. Lindsey can also be seen running around John Muir Park, walking and talking, or swinging a golf club on one of the local courses. She is also often spotted drinking coffee in a certain High Street café where her favourite tipple is a latte.