Maddy Parkin - Careers Podcast
Maddy Parkin, 32. Photographer running a business specialising in wedding photography. My main job role is taking photos of my customers' weddings, however, there is a lot of work that goes into this: editing in creative software, creating online galleries, marketing, blog posts, liaising with customers, writing and amending contracts and creating shot lists, arranging client meetings, and more. I have been a Photographer for 9 years. I've specialised in weddings for one year. My passion is creativity, and I feel my job encompasses all of this. I love my job, because not only do I get to witness happy couples getting married, but I can work flexibly around my family, choosing my own hours and setting my own deadlines. Being a Photographer definitely doesn't come without its challenges, however, it has been extremely rewarding for me personally, getting to do what I love every day.
Self-Belief and Emotional Wellbeing / June 2nd, 2025
Aspirations and Future Planning / June 2nd, 2025
The Teenage Boys Mental Wellbeing and Aspirations Programme with Harton Academy
In February, we began another one of our wellbeing and aspirations programmes, this time at Harton Academy with year 10 boys. We delivered a series of workshops and activities, before taking the students on a trip to JUMP and go-karting.
Self-Belief and Emotional Wellbeing / July 15th, 2022
Youth Social Action / July 15th, 2022
Wellbeing and the Arts / July 15th, 2022
North Shields Fish Quay Community Heritage Project | Christ Church C of E Primary School
During the summer term of 2022, we were thrilled to deliver our Heritage Programme to the children of Christ Church C of E Primary School. During this programme, the children researched the way that North Shields Fish Quay, and the local fishing industry, has shaped the lives of local people over hundreds of years.
Benfieldside Community Garden / September 8th, 2025
Benfieldside Garden's August Update
Here is our August update about the work at Benfieldside Community Garden. There is also another layer of compressed gravel to go into the paths! With thanks to the The National Lottery Community Fund RC North East & Cumbria Region for their kind support.