Growman Olympic Gardens Queen’s Park 2012
Rosie and I attended the launch of the olympic gardens in Queens Park Loughborough . We then had tea, sandwiches and loads of cake in the cafe next to the museum with the lady mayoress.
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My First Reiki Session And Spiritual Experience
In 2007 I was expecting a baby and on finding out I was pregnant I wanted to give up smoking. I knew I couldn’t use patches or use gum, so I sought out another way to help me. It has been suggested to me that Reiki Healing may help me to relax and also help…
Conkers & Angels
Today before I walked into Queens Park I was thinking of my art friend Ian. I was having a conversation in my head with him and I pulled out a conker from my pocket. It was Rosie’s my daughters, we had been collecting them all week on the way to school and back. The squirrels…
Who Says There is No Such Thing As Coincidence
Originally written 27th April 2013 I don’t know about anybody else, but over the years I have struggled with not really knowing what I want to do in life. It is only really over the last 8 months or so, that writing has come to light and I now find myself writing on websites. For…
Everlasting Love
I hold your hand for the very last time. Your love for me, and mine for you, will never be broken, in this life and the next
A Surprise Meeting In The Spirit World
My destination is ahead and I arrive on a platform. I stand and wait and then a young chinese woman approaches me. She is in full costume. I am asked to follow her. We cross over a small bridge that has water either side and then into a temple. I sit on the floor with…
Upcycled Tarot/Oracle Card Reading Table
For a long time I had been looking for table cloths or coverings to use when using my Oracle/Tarot Cards, but I never found anything I liked. Today, I decided to make my own, using a small worn out coffee table and lots of coloured felt tip pens. I coloured in blocks and shapes and…
Regaining Lost Hope : A Message From My Guardian To You All
Lost hope is something that we can’t see or really feel. It’s hard to put into words and we feel as if the worst thing has happened. It probably has, but is it the end of the world? No, it isn’t but in order to turn things around we must start to believe again. This…
Doris Stokes And The Ouija Board
I was now living on Burder Street. I knew the Street well and the surrounding ones as I visited my Granny and Aunt Vera when they lived down here and also my friends. Instead of a flat I now lived in a shared house and it was owned by a friend of the family. Two…
Captain Birdseye (Mick Curtis) And The Wild Ferret
We all need a friend in life and one of my most treasured was: Captain Birdseye He was called this because he had a big grey and white beard and had a boat. His boat was kept at the Ring O Bells car park in Loughborough. When he had some spare time he would be…
Archangel Isafel
Music If you are feeling low and life is getting you down, music is a good way to lift your energy levels. Find a piece of music or song that on hearing it, it makes you want to sing, dance or both. Play it and when you hear that beat move to the music. Sing…
Archangel Micah
Time And Patience There is no time limit on when things will manifest in your life. Everything that happens is when it is meant to happen. Don’t spend your days counting hours waiting for something. Try instead to focus on your tasks for today and what you can achieve. Eventually you will find that…
Archangel Nathaniel
Igniting the Flames Of Passion Having a passion for something is good, but sometimes we waver and lose our momentum, so much so that the passion dies. Nathaniel can help you to either take up something new or revisit your old passions. He will also help you to see things in a different way and…
Archangel Sachiel
Archangel Of Wealth And Prosperity Sometimes we struggle with money and life. We don’t know where to turn or what to do. What can we do? We can ask the Sachiel to help us. The angels cannot do the work for us, but they an help to point us in the right direction, so that…
Archangel Cassiel
Replenishing Energy An unborn child in it’s mothers womb sleeps and replenishes it’s life force. When we are born we still need to do this. “Remember as you lay in bed to call in Cassiel and ask for your life force to be replenished as you sleep”
Archangel Haniel
Haniel – Angel of Joy Colour is Blue and White What does it mean to have joy in our lives? It means to have purpose and know where we are going. To be able to live a life of happiness. Our emotions can sometimes be up and down and when this happens trying to attract…
New Year’s Eve Party At Granny And Aunty Vera’s
Here is Granny and Aunty Vera in their home Pictured Left, Oliver, John, Paddy, Granny, Mary, Vera, John McGowan and Tommy. Oliver, John, Paddy and Tommy are Vera’s brothers. Mary is Paddy’s Wife and John McGowan is married to my mum’s sister. If there is one thing that the Irish know how to do and…
Lashings And Lashings Of Ribena (Aunty Vera Cunningham)
Whenever you went to Granny and Vera’s house, they always had lots of drinks and treats for the children. Our parents would sit on the settee and have a cup of tea. Not in a mug, no, it was a cup and saucer, and Aunt Vera would always bring in a bit of fruit cake…
Summer Holiday (Granny & Vera’s House)
(Pictured, Oliver at the back. Left is Bernadette, Mary and in front is Susan. Taken at Granny and Vera’s house I would often visit my grandmother and Aunt Vera’s house. They lived at 119 Ratcliffe Road in Loughborough. The had a lovely little house and a beautiful Garden. One year I was at their house,…
Aunty Vera Cunningham – My Godmother
This picture was taken on the day of my Christening. I am Margaret Ann Cunningham (Ann) and Aunty Vera is my godmother. I was born in July 1968. This is 15 Oaklands Avenue, Loughborough, where I was born In this picture is Top Left, Vera, My Mother Margaret and me and My Aunt Margaret who…
Message From An Angel 30th March 2019
successful completion of your work is necessary for you to move on in life I am here today to support you Ann and help you with your life plan and review It has taken a long time for you to get to this point in your life and not to be scared of your gifts…
Marigold – Day Of The Dead
Every year in Mexico they celebrate Dia De Muertos – Day Of The Dead They believe that for one night the spirits of their loved ones come back to visit them In order for the spirits to do this the living must invite them Alters are made and upon them are pictures of the deceased.…
Geranium – Memories
The Geranium is an everlasting memory of our mothers, grandmothers and family. For years and years this little plant has been planted in gardens It has also been placed on the window sills in our homes It evokes strong memories of growing up as a child and looking back on happy times When we see…
Dahlia – Everlasting Bond
National flower of Mexico Its grown in many gardens and can be seen around late August Appears in many floral arrangements, especially at harvest festivals Its the Victorian symbolism of an everlasting bond between two people Symbol of marriage and love Provides inner strength and motivation Shows us kindness Brings happiness to all that see…
Crocus – Door To The Spirit World
As I bend down I can see one tiny crocus with its head above the ground. It is purple and sits all alone. But this is no ordinary crocus this is a magic crocus. This little crocus will help you to enter a world where all your family, friends and loved ones live that have…
Cosmos – Order, Harmony & Love
The name Cosmos comes from the Greek “Kosmos” this means Order and Harmony within the universe. It was named by Spanish priests in Mexico when it was planted in their mission gardens A member of the sunflower The delicate petals and soft appearance bring with it a sense of calm and compassion, thus giving it…
Roses – Gratitude, Religion, Medicine & Sympathy
This flower has captivated the hearts and minds of people all over the world. Although fossils have been found to give clues about the origins of the rose it has still not been established when the first rose bloomed. What we do know is that China is home to more than half of the roses…
Healing Muse – Ginny
Ginny is a muse and her mantra, supports you with creativity, wellbeing and courage. She teaches us that it is okay to be bold, different and most of all yourself. She was created for me by a lovely lady called Julia Harvey. Julia takes a photo of you and then creates using her intuition a…
Forget Me Not
When you think of me, I will know When you speak about me, I will hear your words When you laugh about me, I will laugh with you
My Mam Margaret Cunningham(Nee McCormick)
When I first started school at St. Marys’s R.C in Loughborough my mother used to take me on the back of her bicycle. It was a purple ladies bike and it had a tiny seat on the back.She would ride down a road called Golgrove, that has the most amazing gardens. Most were rockeries with…
Equelore Spirit Guide
messages come from the soul to you and then you speak or write the words All we are doing is helping you understand that it is not that hard for you to hear us and that you can do this Stop holding yourself back In the beginning we realised that you were having difficulty in…
The Day Edith Piaf Came Into My Life – La Vie En Rose
I had been at my home in Frederick street, Loughborough. It was a cool Autumn day and I had the back door open. I could hear the birds coming from the aviary in the park. The aviary was at the end of my garden and it was a sweet sound to hear. Today was interview…
Archangel Metatron
Metatron – Self-Discovery, Development and Motivation Colour is Violet, Silver and Gold Flecks I am a spiritual leader someone who helps people to develop and discover their talents. Many of you may have been gifted with receiving messages from Angels. I will teach and guide you on your journey of self-discovery and the road to…
Michael Leader Of The Archangels
Michael – Leader Of Archangels Colour is Blue I am the giver of light. I help you when you feel alone, afraid and can’t move as you have become full of fear. I am here to help give you courage and wisdom, you will know I am near as you will feel my warmth and…
Bertie’s Story
It had been a cold night and none of us had got any sleep. We were due to move in the morning but the heavy rain had caused major colisions and the roads were blocked from all sides. While I sat with my back to the bunker , I started to think about my life…
What Is An Angel?
I am an angel of God, I bring you great comfort and joy in your times of need You cannot see me but I am with and around you all of the time We first came to be on this earth many years ago, some of us have come from human form and the rest…
The White Horse – My Power Animal
One day as I lay on my bed I listened to some drumming music, as the beats of the drum got faster and faster I could see myself walking through a forest. This forest was thick with trees. There was a small slope and as I walked down I could see a very large oval…
Meeting My Spirit Guide And The Holy Guardian Angel
It was a warm summers day and the fields were filled with wild flowers. I had taken a walk along a path way and then climbed over a small wooden fence. The path way continued along and so did I. In the distance I could see two figures coming towards me. I couldn’t tell who…
Stuck In The Middle World – Man in A Flat Cap
This gentleman made his presence known to me by standing next to my bed. I could see the man very clearly. He was an old Gentleman and had a flat cap on. He looked about 75 years old. He was what you call “Earth bound” and had not passed over. I closed my eyes and…
Retrival Of A Fragmented Soul – WW2 Jewish prisoner of War
I decided to do a meditation and as I started to do this I could see myself sat on the sofa with my head down. Next to me was my mother who is in spirit and to the left of me was another me. Yes, that is right a girl who was my twin. She…
Retrival Of A Fragmented Soul – Korean Prisoner Of War
When I was making a Chili over the christmas holidays. There was just me in the house and the TV and radio were off, it was totally silent except for my dinner that was bubbling away. I had someone relaying a message to me. It kept repeating the same thing over and over again. The…
Guiding Marjorie & Her Baby To Heaven
Marjorie is somebody that had come to me for help from the spirit realm. I was in the house alone and then all of a sudden a woman came very close to me. The name was quite hard to get but eventually I mouthed the word Marjorie. Marjorie then started to talk. She told me…
Entering Heaven
I had been thinking about my life and wanted to know more about it. I sat for a short while and before long I could see two people, the first person was my mother she was smiling at me. Then a little girl came running up to me. She could only be about 4 or…
A Sky Full Of Angels – A Dream
I was so excited that I had found this place where I could sit and talk to my friends and relatives in the spirit world and wanted to share it with my friend I invited him to come with me and told him that I have something very special to show you. I can’t really…
A Being Of White Light
One evening I went upstairs to my bedroom as I was very tired and just wanted to relax I sat on my bed listening to my music through my headphones. The bedroom door was slightly open and the light was on, on the landing, but not in the bedroom and all the curtains were shut.…
Judgement Day
On judgement day I stand before you with my arms folded awaiting my verdict. I have never been here before and I don’t know of anyone else that has either, so the experience is a first for me. Sitting in front of me is a man in a grey suit holding a large book .He…
Archangel Gabriel – Angel Of Communication
For many years now I have called on the help of Archangel Gabriel. Gabriel is the angel who helps with communication. Whenever I have had problems with getting hold of someone or trying to get someone to respond to me, I have asked this angel to help. I have always found that having a walk…
My Childhood Dog Tess
I love this little dog with all of my heart. She had been with the family as a pup when I was a baby. My brother Patrick had brought her home. He used to take her down the meadows to go rabbiting. When he got married and left home he left the dog with us…
A Dog Named Angel
It had been a few weeks since I met Theresa and Edward, My Guardian Angel and Guide. At the time of the meditation it all felt so real, I felt emotional and afterwards couldn’t stop thinking about it. That day and the next, I felt like it had been like a dream that you just had…
Ever Fancied Researching Your Family Tree?
Is researching your family tree something that you have thought about, but put it off, because you didn’t know where to start? Then put it off no more, as I describe my journey and also my hints and tips on how you can discover your roots. Plus you can read mine under this section https://www.theshamaninmygardann.co.uk/ann I…
Archangel Azrael
Azrael – Comfort, Aids Bereavement And Loss Colour is Vanilla/Cream In times of great sorrow, we need an Angel to take some of our pain away. I bring you comfort and I am here for you to give to me your pain and emptiness. In return, I will fill you with hope and light which…
Standing In The Light – Michael Jackson
Ever since I was a young boy I have always watched films and studied how they danced and sang. To me, I loved the way the music would take you to somewhere else in your mind. This is where most of my ideas would come from. I would hear the music and then make up…
Our Pete, Jean Michel Jarre, And The Indian Takeaway
I was very close to my brother as a young girl. He always looked after me and would play in the garden and house with me even though there was a nine year gap between the two of us. I love all of my brothers but our Pete is my closest brother. He has always…
Hearing A Voice Say “Merry Xmas Ann”
It was Christmas Eve and tensions were still high in the house, and I was still not feeling that great and nor did I have a job. I went shopping, I thought that if I went shopping and bought gifts for everyone and showed them that I really cared and loved them, then maybe we…
It’s Not Your Time
One evening I went upstairs to my bedroom. I was not feeling that great so decided to head up early. To relax I liked to listen to music so I put on my favourite which was Madonna. I had always liked her music, especially the up-tempo ones as I liked to dance. I put on…
Strained Relationships And Depression
Everything I had experienced in life, especially after my mother had died, had left a big gap in it. Being alone doesn’t mean that you are just by yourself. Being alone can mean you live with other people, have friends but still have an emptiness inside and this is how I felt I never got…
Highbury Guest House – How An Idea Became A Reality
My middle brother had seen this house many many years before it became a guest house. It’s funny how someone can see something and have an instant vision for the place. It’s almost as though my brother was meant to see it and that the thought of it being a Guest House was given to…
PonderRosa, Live Bands, Pub Quizz & Jelly Babies 1990 – 1991
The PonderRosa was a name that was given to this house by my brother. He had moved in a year or so after we had. As a child I never really knew him that well. Yes, he was my brother but he was much older than me and we didn’t spend much time together. Cover…
September Of Love 1986
For my 18th Birthday, I had gone with some friends to Spain. We stayed at a small house that belonged to the owners of the Casablanca Pub in Loughborough. I had not been on holiday for a while and this would be the second time I had gone away on my own. The first being…
Brush 1985 – My First Job
It had been a long 6 months after my mother had died, but there was a new job that I had been offered and I took it. Myself and another girl would be working in the offices in 39 Fabrication Shop. We were given the choice of whether to work downstairs and help support the…
Losing My Religion – Devastating News
I had my 16th Birthday in July and then in August, something really terrible happened. I was at my Aunt’s house and my dad had to take my mother to London hospital as her stomach had swollen quite badly. On his return, he came back alone without her and had to leave her there for…
To Sir With Love (Last Day Of School Forever 1984)
It was almost time to finish school, not just for the summer holidays but forever. I took my exams in May 1984 and by the beginning of June of the same year, it was my last day and we got to go home early, I would be 16 years old on the 16th July. Recovering…
The Vatican Italy, De Lisle R.C. School Trip 1982
It was the summer of 1982 and I was at this point living with my brother and his family. My mother was in Hammersmith Hospital in London and as my dad worked shifts, he thought it would be better for me to stay with them. Although it was sad not seeing my mother as much…
Oranges In The Washing Machine
It may appear to be a strange title, but as it says oranges in the washing machine was a true fact in our house. There were 6 people in our house and this was the late 70’s so everything you bought had to stretch and the only way you were going to do that would…
Believing In What You Can’t See
I was brought up in an Irish Catholic family. Not only did I go to a Catholic school, but we went to mass at school and also on a Sunday with my family. We would attend the service and listen to the priest as he read out the scriptures from the bible. I didn’t always…
When You Just Know Something
I wasn’t aware as a young child or even as a teen, that I had been bestowed a very special gift. Lots of people that I have heard about or even have read about, had experiences where they either saw loved ones that had passed over or had very clear messages from Angels. I didn’t…
In My Lifetime
In my lifetime the wonders of the world caught my eye. You see each and every one of us is just searching, looking and hoping to find that certain something that will make us happy and joyous. When you see a child smile for the first time you never imagined that this little person would…
Guardian Angel And Me
When I am lonely Keep me so warm Tell me you love me So I can come home Never forget me For I am your love The one who has helped me Until the time is undone So now you must say you’re sorry For hurts and mistruths For I am An Angel who comes…
ArtisanHQ.Com “My Life As A Writer Is Born”
When I was little I was very quiet and shy. I didn’t say much and didn’t have much confidence either. Over the years I had different jobs and did different activities, but none of them really made me tick, until I started writing about art. ArtisanHQ.com This little site and the guys that owned it…
Ian Thomson “The Twists And Turns Of Being An Artist”
Ian Thomson “The Twists And Turns Of Being An Artist” No one ever said that life would be easy and that to get your dream of being an artist would be plain sailing. Here I feature Ian, who not only is one of the Co-founders of the site ArtisanHQ.com, but also an artist and a…
Sending Your Best Friend To Comfort You
One of the worst things about getting older is that the people you love and care for are no longer around. It’s a really hard part of our life’s that we have to come to terms with and accept however hard it may be. I was sitting here in my house over the weekend thinking about…
Mary’s Prayer
I pray to Mary to ask her to help and protect me. Mary is a mother herself and sometimes I have needed her warmth and compassion to help me in my life. Before I go to bed at night I always say the Hail Mary, below is the prayer, so that if you feel that you…
Someone To Watch Over Me
I have come to believe over the years that when we lose a loved one, they are still with us. They may not be in a physical body, but their soul and spirit is still alive. It has taken me many years to finally accept that I am being looked after, along with my daughter…
Angel Hierarchy
There are many angels in the world and each group sits within a specific sphere. There are 9 ranks of Angels, 3 in each sphere In the middle, we have source energy, and this is where God resides. Working outwards from source. Sphere 1 contains the Seraphim, Cherubim and the Thrones, they are heavenly servants…
Why Would I Want To Call The Angels?
The Angels can give you more clarity around a situation or a specific area in your life. They cannot give “yes” or “no” answers, but what they can do is help you decide through signs. e.g. You decide that you want to know if now is the right time for a career change. You have been in…
Where Do Angels Live And How Can I Connect With Them?
We live in the cosmos in the outer part of the universe. We have our own space and time which is different to yours. Days, hours, minutes, months or years do not exist here. You cannot reach us by plane or other outer space vehicles. You can only reach us by either talking to us…
Archangel Sandolphon
Sandolphon – Listens and Delivers Wishes Colour is Red For many years I walked the earth as a man I had my own fair share of ups and downs and how difficult life can be. Now that I am in the Angelic realm, my job is to ensure that my earth family that I came…
Archangel Jophiel
Jophiel – Beauty, Inner Peace And Creativity Colour is Yellow Sometimes we are too busy and we rush around trying to do everything at once. I bring inner calm and peace to you. I help you breathe in the cool air and, to learn to savour the moment and enjoy life at a steady pace.…
Archangel Chamuel
Chamuel– Love and Compassion Colour is Deep Pink I’m your fairy Godmother and we could all do with one of them in our lives. I bring a bit of fairy magic to your life. I sparkle from head to toe in pink and dance around all day. When you need a shoulder and a love…
Archangel Raguel
Raguel – Harmony and Balance Colour is Light Blue The angel of justice. Sometimes in life, we feel that things are not going our way. We may be in conflict with ourselves or other people. What I try to do is find a balance for all concerned. I work very hard behind the scenes to…
Archangel Raphael
Raphael – Healing Colour is Green Raphael is my name and I am here to make sure that all your health matters and inner worries are soothed away. My Greenlight of energy will surround you and dissolve away all the old energies. I will also bring new energy to you and within your body, you…
Archangel Gabriel
Gabriel – Communication Colour is White I am Gabriel the chatty one, I am always talking to people trying to help you and others overcome any barriers that may be in your path. I unlock gateways for you so that you can walk through them. I help guide you to a better life and help…
Archangel Uriel
Uriel – Unblocks Negativity, Eases Frustrations, Lights Your Path Colour is light red At times your paths and channels came become blocked. You seek a way forward but each time you do, you come back to the same point. I help you to open up inside. to allow all the frustrations, hurts and painful memories…
Archangel Jeremiel
Jeremiel – Change And Transition Colour is Dark Purple Throughout your whole life, you will go through many different changes. Some that you have decided upon and others were you have had to make a difficult decision. Either way, a change will happen and with that can come fear and uncertainty. You may decide to…
Archangel Raziel
Raziel – Teacher Guardian And Mentor Colour is Rainbow We all from time to time, need the help of a teacher or someone who can support us. Whenever you feel that you lack in confidence and need a quick boost I am here. If you feel nervous at a meeting, I am at your side.…
Archangel Ariel
Ariel – Courage Nature and Wildlife Colour is Rose Pink I can often be seen with my many animals and wildlife. I like to help you to help the environment and keep it clean and safe. If you have a specific project or cause that you require help with, I can aid you with this.…
Archangel Zadkiel
Zadkiel – Can Bring About Change And Help With Forgiveness Colour – Violet and Gold One day While I was at the side of a young man, I watched him as he was in total pain. Not because he had been injured in any way, but the fact that his feelings had been so badly…
John Francis Cunningham At School In Ireland 1947/48
It was so lovely to be sent this photo of my dad as a boy. I haven’t seen any photos of him this young only at the age 17/18 with his brother Thomas. The picture has been taken from this photo of my dad at school with the other pupils of Brackney Primary School. That’s…
Kelly Rae Roberts: How I became an Artist
Kelly Rae Roberts spent her early career as a clinical medical social worker— counselling broken hearts and helping others through the fights of their lives. It was powerful, important work for her but one that made her heart become tired. Until at the age of 30 she started playing with paint.Everything shifted and changed and…
John Francis Cunningham: My Dad
My dad John was born on September 21st, 1935 in Ballykeel, Kilkeel, Co Down, Northern Ireland. He had a big family. He had 5 brothers and 2 sisters. They are Paddy, Tommy, Oliver, Vera, Mary Bernadette, Brendan and Malachy. My dad was born after Tommy. My dad left home when he was 17 and went…
Be Courageous Like A Hummingbird
When I started to think about what I wanted to write about, the word hummingbird popped into my head. I thought it was a bit random as I hadn’t been talking about them or seen any TV with them on. Me being me decided to follow my nose and find out all about them and…
My Fathers Family Tree (Higgins)
I knew that researching my granny wasn’t going to be easy, but it was something I wanted to do very much. I knew that she had lost both her mum and dad at a very early age and that details of her parents and relatives were not really known. So on and off for nearly…
My Mother’s Family Tree (McCormick’s)
My grandfather on my mothers side was called Alexander McCormick. I never met Alexander or his brothers and sisters. One day while I was on the ancestry site I came across a man called Jim Scott. Jim had information about the McCormick’s on his family tree. After discussing the family through messages it came to…
Tell Me About Your Mother – Tracey Kershaw Exhibition Town Hall
Famed for the creation of numerous maternal pieces of work, here artist Tracey Kershaw invites us to look at her current work around Mothers. A person dear to all of our hearts. I first came across Tracey’s work in my home town of Loughborough. She was exhibiting her current work “Tell Me About Your Mother”.…
Mother Teresa Saved My Life – Interview With Irish Artist Oliver McParland
Oliver McParland’s Journey to become an artist is extraordinary and almost miraculous in some sense. The Belfast man who now resides in Ballycastle Co Antrim tells us about his fondest moment after drawing a picture of Robert F Kennedy and it eventually finding its way to the White House in Washington DC. To a day he…
Loughborough LEGO Men And A Little Girl Called Angel
This was never published by my local paper, although I did send it in. Looking at my previous post, you can see a pattern emerging. Its almost as though I am a visionary in some respect and writing about what I see and feel. The little men have now gone, but my stories and ability…
Meeting The Love Of Your Life An Irish Man’s Dream
We have all heard about meeting the love of your life and that when you meet them you will know that they are the one. This was true for my Irish parents John and Margaret Cunningham. None of us know who were are going to meet in our life’s, but sometimes someone comes along that…
From Hospitals To Coffee (Centro Lounge Baxter Gate)
As the title says from plasters to coffee and this is true for me. I came here one day as I had been playing at school and had hurt myself. I had been jumping up to grab hold of the window latch and had missed and the next thing I knew I was at the…
Growing Up Feeling Scared
As I start out on this new journey of my life, I look back at my life and explain about my own fears as a child and the things I have faced. By doing so I give others the strength to share their life’s as well. Leave The Light On I wasn’t always afraid of…
Helping Your Mental Health Through Art Therapy
Art has always been a part of our lives. We were first introduced to it at an early age, either through play groups or when we first went to school. I want to take look at the benefits of doing art and joining a group, and how it helps us as people in our everyday…
Corporal George McCormick 43rd Battalion(WW1)
I never knew that I had a great uncle that served in the first world war. It has only been a short time since I discovered George existed. To me to find out that I had a member of my family in the first world war makes me very proud. As a tribute to all…
Christmas Memories As A Child
Being an only girl in a family of three boys sometimes felt like a lonely place for me. I was the youngest and there was a massive age gap. Although I had brothers, I always felt like an only child. Don’t get me wrong I do have many happy memories but sometimes wished I had…
People’s Gallery Loughborough Underpass
Just before xmas 2012, I saw this graffiti. I was so touched by it that I wrote about it and telephoned my local paper. They photographed it and I emailed in my story. As we approach xmas again, I wanted to reflect back on it and the messages in it. After walking through Queen’s Park…
Interview with “Buber Nebz” Graffiti Art
“Buber Nebz” real name Dan Smith kindly agreed to talk to me about his early passion for art and his career. Hello and thanks for talking to me. I would like to ask you about you and your career so that it can be shared with our…
My Fathers Family Tree (Cunningham’s)
I want to give thanks to my dad for helping me with this. I know that it really means a lot to him to have his family tree researched and to see it written down. I made a few phone calls to Ireland over the past few weeks to dad to ask him about the…
The “Fruits” Of Childhood
This was an image I saw this morning, whilst walking to take my daughter Rosie to her grandparents house. A mum and her daughter with plastic tubs picking blackberries straight off the bush. It brought back memories for me as a child being with my own mother when she used to do the same. We…
My Mother’s Family Tree (McNaul’s)
I had been thinking for a while about my mothers side of the family. She was born Margaret McCormick and lived in Ballycastle Co Antrim in Northern Ireland. As a child growing up I didn’t really know much about my mothers side of the family.Yes, i knew who my aunties and uncles were, but as…
My Mother Margaret’s Brave Journey To Lourdes
When my mother Margaret was in Hammersmith Hospital in London she would often go to the chapel to pray. My mother was an Irish Catholic and her faith in God had always been there. It was here that she first heard of the Pilgrimage to Lourdes in France where many sick people would go from…
Holidays To Ireland As A Child
As a little girl I would often go on holiday to where my mum was born. She was born in Ballycastle Co Antrim N Ireland. It was a seaside town and very quaint. We would go most years to visit my family for our summer holiday. We went by plane from our local airport East…
Losing My Mother To Liver Cancer – Ann Cunningham
I love and miss my mother Margaret everyday. She went too soon. Her guardian angel came for her when she was 47 years old and took her up to heaven. She had a beautiful face and smile. When I think of her I can see her smiling at me. Our house had four men and…
Guardian Angels
Every single one of us in my eyes from the moment we are born is assigned our own guardian angel. A celestial being that will help and guide us throughout our life’s. Your angel will stay with you from the moment you are born until the moment you die. Throughout our time on earth, we…
The “Art” Of Surprises – A Loughborough Girl And Her Love For Art
Where did it all begin? This is a question I ask myself quite a lot, so here is what I came up with. As a young child I grew up in a cul de sac. This was no ordinary cul de sac. We lived right opposite Loughborough College in Leicestershire, it was very popular for…
Michael Leader Of The Archangels
Michael – Leader Of Archangels Colour is Blue I am the giver of light. I help you when you feel alone, afraid and can’t move as you have become full of fear. I am here to help give you courage and wisdom, you will know I am near as you will feel my warmth and…
My Childhood Dog Tess
I love this little dog with all of my heart. She had been with the family as a pup when I was a baby. My brother Patrick had brought her home. He used to take her down the meadows to go rabbiting. When he got married and left home he left the dog with us…
Christmas Memories As A Child
Being an only girl in a family of three boys sometimes felt like a lonely place for me. I was the youngest and there was a massive age gap. Although I had brothers, I always felt like an only child. Don’t get me wrong I do have many happy memories but sometimes wished I had…