Maggie Rose

I am a writer and performer with a passion for writing about Aldershot and the stories of women. I co-created a historical play based on Marianne Young’s book, Aldershot and all about it for the Rushmoor Heritage Festival in 2025. I wrote and delivered At Home with Miss Daniels – a guided walk for the Festival in 2026. I launched memoir writing workshops at the Farnham Literary Festival and run them locally and online. I am writing a memoir Intimate Strangers about the world’s longest separated twins I helped reunite. I am a published poet working on a collection – Hometown Aldershot. I perform my poetry at local events and open mics. Some of my illustrated poems have been exhibited at The West End Centre and are on sale as greeting cards.

Hi I’m Kelly, a resin crafter (Resin Expectations), author (Beyond the Ordinary, Crafting in a Crisis, and Selling at Craft Events – A beginners Guide) and director of The Crafters Collective – Princes Mead Farnborough. As a female, neurodivergent, creative business owner, my mission is to help people be their authentic selves. Whether that’s with my creations – inspired by goth, fantasy and steampunk genres – or giving other crafters a space to sell their work, and express themselves through their creations, I want to make the benefits of creativity accessible to all. Crafting has been a focus throughout my life, whenever things have been difficult, and I want to share its mental health benefits with everyone.

Joanna Blossom is based in Alverstoke and offers tailor-made craft workshops for children and families of all ages and abilities.  A self taught artist, she has provided craft workshops for various companies and locations including The Portsmouth Guildhall, The Kings Theatre (Portsmouth), Elson Community Library & Hub, Chichester Festival Theatre, Croydon City Council and local libraries & primary schools in and around Hampshire. Joanna has been also been involved in funded projects such as Culture Spark for Chichester District Council, Fairytales at Furzey for the Minstead Trust, Pompey HAF project at Portsmouth City Museum and  Portsmouth Creates, We Shine Light Festival.