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Southwest England: The Interviews

Sue R.

Sue R. has spent much of her adult life living in a monkey sanctuary in Cornwall, fostering a deep connection to the more-than-human world. As an artist and writer, she has contributed extensively to environmental and community initiatives. A dedicated member of Transition Town Wellington, Sue plays an active role in the Water Guardian Team and the Book Group, reflecting her commitment to both ecological sustainability and community engagement.

Rick S.

Rick S. was born in London and spent his early years in Devon. He then returned to London with his parents. In his thirties, he finally escaped the city to write The Arts in Rural Somerset. His love for the countryside and natural world has grown ever since.

Ranju R.

Ranju R. is a yoga teacher who has lived in Wellington since 2014. He is of mixed Indian and British heritage and has lived most of his adult life in the southwest of England.

Kathleen P.

Kathleen P. recently graduated in biology and is embarking on a career in conservation. Having lived in Wellington since age 4, she has a strong interest in wildlife and the natural world, and volunteers with Transition Town Wellington gardeners.

Jeremy M.

Jeremy M. was a consultant engineering executive in technology and environment who became disenchanted with 'business as usual'. Jem is now making films and getting back to his formative belief in, and passion for, the natural world and extolling its fundamental importance.

Caroline C.

Caroline C. lived in many different places in the UK and the US as part of a miliary family before settling in Wellington in 2020. She is a keen amateur artist and enjoys spending time in the outdoors with her family and dog.

Tess W.

Tess W. is a retired teacher with connections to Sustainable Tiverton, a group similar to Transition Town Wellington. She is particularly interested in finding solutions to food waste, and other aspects of the reduce/reuse economy.

Lawrence H.

Lawrence H. spent his youth gigging in a prog rock band before taking on the family farm in 1973. Initially a hippie commune and later an anarchist collective, the farm produced organic vegetables to sell through a West Country cooperative. Lawrence retired in 2018 and now lives in Wellington.

Ben F.

Ben F. is an entrepreneur, businessman and keen cyclist. His family history is intimately connected with the town where he grew up. For 250 years, Ben's family ran the textile mill which is still stands today and is an integral part of the town’s history.

Adrian R.

Adrian R. was born in northeast England and moved to Wellington relatively recently. A gardener, campaigner and Quaker, Adrian describes his aim as looking “for the diverse means by which we protect and nurture the heart-flame of love and wisdom with which human beings are endowed.

Joseph B.

Joseph B. is a composer and sound designer from southwest England. He writes music and creates soundscapes that enhance storytelling for film, TV, games, theatre, exhibitions and immersive experiences.