This month, I met writer, spoken word artist, and brand language specialist Olly Davy – chatting about the power of...
This month I met with one of 26’s newest members (and a writer for our AI project), Julian Gorham –...
Mark Fiddes (by Julian Hanford) This month, I spoke to brand writer and poet Mark Fiddes about solitude, inspiration, and...
This month, I spoke to award-winning inclusive and accessible communication educator (and general bubbly presence) Ettie Bailey-King about work, words,...
This month, Olivia Sprinkel—seasoned 26er and one of this year’s 26 Connections writers—shares some of the projects she’s been involved...
This month, we’re meeting new member Nicky, who jumped in last-minute to be one of our writers in residence at...
After Lucy, a 26er, clinical psychologist and writer, got in touch last week to share the news about her latest...
He’s been lending his word-smithing skills to 26 behind the scenes, but this month it’s time to turn the spotlight...
What does the process of editing a poetry pamphlet have in common with Strictly Come Dancing? Read on to find...
Just a few months into joining 26, Vikki has dived right in with one of our latest projects. This month,...
This month, Sarah Hill shares an insight into her writing life – from stumbling upon Animal Farm at a (very)...
This month, I had the pleasure of meeting Suchandrika. She may be one of our newer members, but she’s already...
After reading (and loving) Margaret’s powerful writing for 26 Shields, she was an obvious choice for this month’s member feature....
Month after month, Elena writes wonderful author Q&As for the 26 newsletter. But this month it’s her turn in the...
Finding stories in the tops of trees, and inspiration in emotion. This month, I had the pleasure of catching up...
This month, 26 board member Sue Evans tells us about her background in design, her involvement in 26 projects, and...
This month, I chatted to Wales-based writer and editor Regina Beach about health conditions, public libraries, the power of words...
This month Chloe Green and I spoke with Anushka Shah, the winner of 26’s Emerging Writer Award 2024. We met...
This month, I discussed golden pavements, hyperlexia, and four-colour Bic pens with our new social media officer, Sarah Elliott. Tell...
This month, I sat down with Kaye Brennan – the driving force behind 26Trees, 26Wild, 26Habitats, 26Pledges, and 26Plants –...
After 20 years at the helm, Martin Clarkson has stepped down as chair of 26’s board, with the wonderful Sophie...
A few weeks ago an email landed in my inbox from our membership and website manager extraordinaire Lauren McMenemy with...
This month, we’re introducing our newest board member. At the age of 26, perhaps this is fate? Regardless, we’re delighted...
-Interview by Sophie Gordon This month we meet 26’s new membership and website manager, Lauren McMenemy. Who is she? What...
This month I got the chance to find out a bit more about one of our newest members. With an...
This month, I realised it was about time we heard from Faye Sharpe – long-running member of 26 and all-round...
This month I caught up with self-confessed recovering pun-oholic, Alex. Read on to hear how he made the move from...
After being blown away by her stirring hedgerows pledge at the 26Habitats launch event, I was keen to get to...
Fresh from winning the Mairtín Crawford Short Story Award 2021 for her story ‘Landslide’, I had the pleasure of catching up with...
This month, I caught up with Irene to find out more about her love of storytelling. And how that’s led...
Fresh from her powerful contribution to our recent project, A Common Place, 26 board member Wendy Jones shares her writing...
Galen’s recent project work for 26 has ranged from researching bees, to delving into the lives of little-known suffragettes in...
This month I met with Harry Ashton-Key, my friend from university, and we talked about science, wonder, burnout, and somewhat...
This month, we travel to the New Zealand chapter of 26 to meet Kat Mason, talking all things work, wine,...
This month, I spoke to satirical writer and Mr Toad-lover Graham Dransfield about his Brontë brothers, publishing, and finding humour...
This month, we got to know Anita Holford – long-standing 26er and one of the leaders on this year’s neurodiversity...
We love it when you nominate other 26ers for our member spotlight, and how could I resist this introduction from...
Maia is one of our newest 26 members, joining us to take part in our latest project 26 Plants. This...
When Mike dropped me a note this month to share that he’d just published a book, Stories that Matter, I...
This month, I caught up with one of our highly commended emerging writers, Mugabi, to learn more about their artistic...
This month, seasoned 26er Sarah shares her project highlights, what she’s working on at the moment, and why she reckons...
This month, it’s time to peek behind the curtain and hear from our very own 26 tech guru, and all-round...
This month, one of 26’s co-founders shares an insight into her writing life, and why swapping your desk for a...
I reached out to Karis after enjoying her news and recommendations for the newsletter. And I’m glad I did! Read...
This month I caught up with another member of our New Zealand contingent. Don’t be fooled by Paul’s humble answers...
This month I caught up with Aidan Baker to find out more about what drew him to 26, what inspires...
This month, I had the pleasure of meeting new member Omolara. She shares her thoughts on writing, inspiration, and joining...
After receiving a glowing recommendation email from fellow New Zealand based 26er Paul White, Jane Berney was the clear choice...