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Sarah describes herself as a bit of a contradiction. On the one hand she's an accomplished actress but also is a conservationistÌý who gives her heart and soul over to looking after the environment.

At the age of six Sarah recalls going to tap dancing classes. Although at the time she describes herself more as a tomboy and really wanted to be out climbing trees. It wasn't too long before she put her tap shoes away for some years and concentrated on growing up.

During her teenage years, the stage called again and Sarah joined Stage One in Grimsby. At the time she didn't really think that she'd get to be on the stage and a course in tourism seemed to be on the cards. However, as a consequence of the exam grades she achieved, it seemed that drama just might be her calling. She remembers working as a backing dancer for Mr Ire White with his own particular brand of musical entertainment in the Grimsby area. As a consequence of an appearance she and a friend, spent a couple of years travelling the country working in holiday camps and working mens' clubs. She describes the experience as interesting especially getting ready for a performance in tiny dressing rooms.

Although her acting career didn't take off in the way she expected, something happened that was to change her outlook in many ways. Whilst reading The Big Issue, Sarah was drawn to an advert for 'work weeks' in the Scottish Highlands.

Conservation activity in Glen Affric

The picture Sarah focuses on here is of Glen Affric, just west of Inverness in the Highlands. The work was for a charity called, Trees for Life. The charity was set up in 1987 by Alan Featherstone and his vision was to restore part of the great Caledonian forest.

Conditions during the work weeks were spartan. No electricity, no proper water supply were just some of the things Sarah 'endured'. The experience of working with like minded people proved too much to resist and it wasn't long before she went on a series of work weeks.

The work weeks are run by 'focalisers' rather than a designated leader and Sarah became interested in their work and subsequently became a focaliser in 2006. The role was extremely interesting and varied.

In between work weeks, Sarah earned her living as a 'life model' at Hull college which she did for two and a half years. She described it as an extension of performance and enjoyed it very much and was able to offer practical help to the students in their studies.

Amongst the heather in Glen Affic

Presently Sarah is on a conservation course at Bishop Burton College in East Yorkshire, studying Wildlife and Countryside Conservation.

Sarah still acts albeit as a hobby and is currently working with the Hull Blokes theatre group. The picture below is a picture of Sarah and one of the 'Hull Blokes' dressed for a comedy sketch about international artists.