Professional flautist and Swedish/German to English translator specialising in medical texts. Moved to St Ives 2004.

Has played flute with Royal Philharmonic & BBC Philharmonic Orchestras, English Concert, Göttinger Symphonieorchester, Östgöta Blåsarsymfoniker, and in Lion King (West End) - and locally at Tate St Ives, Hepworth Sculpture Garden, Acorn Arts Centre, Falmouth Arts Centre, Minack. Formerly lecturer in flute at Colchester Institute, Anglia University, Göttingen University.

Promotes classical & ethnic concerts, incl. at St Ives September Festival, St Ives Arts Club (World Classics Series) and Tate St Ives (Indian music).

Member of Tate St Ives Members, St Ives September Festival and Arts Club committees.

Interests: wine, gardening, films, cookery, politics, sculpture, humour, theatre, dance.