Bio
I am a nurse by background. I've also worked as a manager in health authorities, and as a Civil Servant in the Department of Health. For 15 years I was the CEO of two health-related charities: the Queen's Nursing Institute and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine. So I have a great interest in all things nursing and medical.
My main hobby is historical research and writing - so far, all about medical crimes and mysteries!
I also give talks about my research and my books: you can find me on SpeakerNet here. After a year of lockdowns, I have developed all of my talks to deliver them online. So it doesn't matter where you are in the country - or the world - you can help solve the Nightingale Shore murder, or hear about the crimes of Dr Gramshaw, or the wickedness of Dr Warder! See below for my current speaking schedule.
Talks and presentations
2021
15 Feb - Solving the Nightingale Shore Murder - Bexleyheath and Crayford Waterside WI
17 Feb - 'Murder as a Science' - The Wickedness of Dr Warder - Kegworth WI
18 Feb - 'Murder as a Science' - the Wickedness of Dr Warder - Horsham Normandy WI
23 Feb - Solving the Nightingale Shore Murder - Falkland WI
11 Mar - Solving the Nightingale Shore Murder - Chilworth WI
17 Mar - Tales from Dringhouses Railway - Dronfield Probus
30 Mar - Solving the Nightingale Shore Murder - Barham Wives' club
7 Apr - The Wickedness of Dr Warder - Holmfirth Rotary
10 Apr - Tales from Dringhouses Railway - Selby Local History Group
13 Apr - Tales from Dringhouses Railway - Selby & District Family History Group
14 Apr - Solving the Nightingale Shore Murder - Dunstable Inner Wheel
15 Apr -Tales from Dringhouses Railway - Dringhouses Local History Group
4 May - Solving the Nightingale Shore Murder - Littlehampton WI
12 May - Solving the Nightingale Shore Murder - Threshfield WI
19 May - Tales from Dringhouses Railway - Harrogate Probus
8 June - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw - North Baddesley WI
9 June - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw - Northallerton U3A
16 June - The Wickedness of Dr Warder - Kegwoth WI
17 June - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw - Haxby and Wiggington History Group
19 August - The York Home for Nurses - Poppleton WI
6 Sept - Solving the Nightingale Shore Murder - Friends of Williamson's Tunnels
17 Sept - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw - Clements Hall History Group
2022
5 Jan - The Crimes of Dr Gramshaw - Wiggington and Haxby Local History Group
Family history research
I have spent years doing family history research for my books and learned a lot along the way - mainly by making mistakes that could have been avoided! Now I'm a Family History Buddy at my City Library, helping others to find their way through the maze of websites and databases.
If you would like me to help you with your research, get in touch - I'm happy to talk through your requirements and do a couple of hours' research free of charge. Meanwhile, see my blog for some top tips ...
Contact
Based in Dringhouses, York
