Foolproof Bites

In this festive amuse-bouche you’ll find some news, some thank-yous and a little festive treat.Hope Restored 23Nomas* ProjectsEnrobed in virgin fleshhe forms and fillsuntil, wrapped in tissue, this precious gift, whose whisper issued light,is borne downfrom hidden place.He crowns,and,still umbilically bound, is violently pushed outonto a patch of borrowed floor.A moment's silencethenhe, with knit together lungs,at last draws breathfrom fetid airand calls once more to life. For more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Rebecca Fraser lives and works alongside her local community to explore creativity, share stories and document east end life together. Over the past few years they have planted a garden, recorded a podcast, painted some murals and walked many miles chatting and becoming friends.Parkhead ArtistFor more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Cully is co-founder and co-director of the charity Morphē Arts. He obtained an MFA in Art Society and Publics in 2017. He works as a maker and curator through multi-media formats and by programming public galleries Nomas* Projects and Sharing Not Hoarding in Dundee. In 2018, he was the recipient of the RSA John Kinross Scholarship to Florence. His work made for the Tonic Art residency in 2020 has recently been acquired into the Edinburgh City Art Collection.Much of my art explores processes by which a thought, idea, image or space is made visible between artist and audience. Within all that there is also a consideration of the nature of words, objects and images to affect knowledge, interpretation, understanding and beliefs.     Morphē ArtsNomas* ProjectsFor more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Emma is a photographer with a passion for visual storytelling and a background in communications. When not behind a camera, you'll find her with her nose in a book, a fork in her hand or her feet on a mountain top. Connect with her at emmaboyd.co.uk.For more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

An interruption to the usual format to let you know about a few Advent treats available to hear, watch, read and discover. Plus, there's news of a brand new collaborative poetry project coming in 2023.Celtic WorshipFellowship FilmVicky AllenOrigin Scotland Restore Glasgow #hoperestored23For more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Flora Johnston is a writer with a passion for Scottish history. She has published a number of non-fiction books and has recently moved into fiction. Her first novel, What You Call Free, features two real 17th-century women and their struggle for freedom. Most recently she took part in the University of Edinburgh Festival of Books and Belief, conversing with James Robertson about his novel News of the Dead  (which won the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction).Flora Johnston For more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Ashleigh Shula is a trainee art psychotherapist living in Glasgow. When she's not juggling work and uni, she's usually planning a DIY project or painting every room in her house a different colour. Ashleigh's favourite way to relax is drinking tea and playing board games.And whatever she might say, Ashleigh is an artist.For more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Karen Murdarasi is an author from Glasgow. She writes fiction and non-fiction for adults and young people, mostly with a historical bent. You can find her online at kcmurdarasi.com.For more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Debbie Horrocks is a Spiritual Director, writer and mother of four based in Glasgow. She loves to host soul spaces for contemplation, connection and community and is found on Instagram at debbie.c.horrocks or via her blog.For more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Cameron Potts is an actor and performer who has most recently been playing Art Garfunkel in the UK and International tour of The Simon And Garfunkel Story. He lives in Buckinghamshire where he attends and leads worship for Latimer Church. Cameron moved to Edinburgh as a student in 2010 and has worked with Foolproof in various different setting since.Do Not Be Afraid (Philip Stopford and the Ecclesium Choir)For more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Matthew Todd is a Scottish musician and film maker, trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He is a managing director of Scottish film company, Fellowship Film,  and currently is promoting their latest feature Jessie and the Elf Boy for which he is a co-writer and producer.  He has a deep love of community music and is trained in Intensive Interaction which can be used to communicate with adults and children with severely limited speech or movement and his regular work includes music provision for autistic children. He has worked in many schools and a variety of other settings including prisons, a Romanian orphanage, and also works part time for the creative arts charity, Out of the Box,  and directed the short film Full Armour which went on to be an official selection in the International Christian Film Festival. He also directed the award winning short film Fallen and is in post production for Nelson the Giant,  a short film collaboration with a singer / songwriter from Canada with a mission to tackle bullying by fostering empathy in children.Out of the BoxFull ArmourFellowship FilmFallenNelson the GiantFor more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Tara is a charity worker in Edinburgh who enjoys all things creative and is currently writing her first novel. She is a passionate follower of the Irish rugby team and believes that The West Wing is the greatest programme ever made. Shauna Niequist (Cold Tangerines)For more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Suzy is a Drama Teacher, Theatre Director & Workshop Leader who goes by the personal brand The Drama SpeakEasy. She runs 1:1 coaching on acting, public speaking and building confidence. She also runs creative workshops for different types of people: she is starting her series the Parent & Baby Group With A Difference in Glasgow soon. One group is running in the Southside of Glasgow in November and another group will start in the West End in January. You can find out more by following her @TheDramaSpeakEasy or emailing thedramaspeakeasy@gmail.com.Our Deepest Fear (Marianne Williamson)For more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Jenny Cheung  is a self-confessed choir nut and is living the dream of helping other people to sing together everyday... She trained as a flautist several decades ago at what was then RSAMD and worked as a creative pastor and schools' worker before diving into self employment 4 years ago, just in time to exercise her creativity to the max during a global pandemic. Don't ever sing near her unless you want to be immediately signed up to one of the Voice Project choirs - all of which can be found at www.thevoiceprojectscotland.co.uk.For more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Cameron Angus Mackay is a reporter, journalist and producer based in Scotland. He works for BBC Radio Scotland and The Big Light Podcast Network, creating live and pre-recorded audio content. Last year, Cameron reported from COP26 - the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow - on a podcast called COP26 Daily. The show won the silver award for Best Daily Podcast at the 2022 British Podcast Awards in July.  Links to Cameron's audio work, including the BBC Radio Scotland piece he described in his reflection, are available on his website. Go to, cameronangusmackay.com for more.Ways The Change The WorldThe SacredFor more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

David Munn is a freelance musician and teacher who combines regular teaching and conducting at the RCS Junior Department and Big Noise Raploch with coaching for the National Children’s Orchestra of Great Britain and Benedetti Foundation, as well as teaching at a variety of summer schools. As a cellist, he has performed with BBC SSO, RSNO and Scottish Opera orchestras alongside a variety of freelance engagements including Red Note Ensemble, Concerto Caledonia and the Les Miserables UK Tour.And even he finds practice hard. Get a free cello lesson from David as part of his work with the Benedetti Foundation  here. For more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Amanda Aiken is a storyboard artist and animator based in Galashiels. Recently she was a storyboard artist on the Scottish BAFTA-winning children's series The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, and in 2019 she was a clean up artist on the Oscar-nominated animated feature Klaus. Her short film Liquid Solid screened at Encounters in 2020, as well as several other festivals, winning Best Film at the Sheffield Christian Film & Media Festival.You can take a look at Kinsey’s Sword on Amanda's website - www.ajaiken.com of by following Kinsey's Sword on Instagram.For more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Philip Todd is the Scottish writer/director of a new family movie called Jessie and the Elf Boy. His debut feature film The Gaelic King was selected for EIFF Works in Progress, was picked up by Sony Home Entertainment and received a commendation from the Scottish Parliament for being a triumph of resourceful filmmaking. Philip has won multiple awards at Gaelic film competition FilmG, was presenter and editor for the Scottish BAFTA-nominated documentary KNOX and is a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama. When not making films Philip can often be found climbing hills or exploring ruined castles.Listen to Philip reading some George MacDonald here.Find out more about Fellowship Film.For more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Libby Crabtree is a freelance musician with a wide range of performing and teaching skills. She specialised as a baroque soprano singing with top London ensembles for 20 years, touring and recording as a solo artist. She is an accomplished choral conductor and currently directs many choral societies and community choirs in Scotland. She runs day workshops, adjudicates music festivals, examines for the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music and has 10 years’ experience as Head of Music in an Edinburgh school. You can find out more about Libby's work at libbycrabtree.org.Listen to Libby singing the part of the Angel on The Sixteen's recording of  Bach's Christmas Oratorio on Spotify, or try and hear her in the chorus of the Dunedin Consort singing the  St Matthew Passion.For more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

ML Clipston is (sometimes) a comedy writer and performer, best known for appearing as Maggie in BBC's Scot Squad. Her other accomplishments include holding a Blue Peter Badge and passing her Cycling Proficiency first time. For a little glimpse of  Maggie LeBeau there's clip from Scot Squad  here.For more information about Foolproof's work, go to foolproofcreativearts.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.