Show Notes
Felicity's Reading Choice
As I grow old I Shall March not Shuffle - Brian Bilston
Music Choice
Sailing By by Ronald Binge
Felicity's Biography:
I started my working life as a theatre designer. Then I went on to run several different organisations including a cinema and an environmental project. I worked in arts funding and development, finishing that part of my career as Regional Executive Director for the Arts Council here in the South East. Training as a humanist celebrant has meant that I can bring my belief in humanism together with my creativity. There are also a number of straightforward, useful skills I have learned over the years like listening, being organised, and making myself heard!
What I do when I’m not being a humanist celebrant
When I’m not doing ceremonies, I’m very involved in supporting other Humanist UK celebrants. I am the Ceremonies Network Support Coordinator for the South East region. This means that I support our local groups and help with recruitment and training of new celebrants. In addition, I’m a trainer, a mentor for new trainees, and one of the people who observes trainees for their final accreditation.
I also find time for walking, knitting, baking bread and gardening. Merlin the dog is a big part of our lives, though rarely comes to ceremonies! I am a trustee of a small arts charity locally, which works to bring artists into our community
Felicity's Contact details:
www.felicityharvestcelebrant.co.uk
humanist.org.uk/felicityharvest/
01892 783226
07708 933607
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