‘attacked by ahaunted doll – so we had to move house!’

I grew up fascinated by all things spooky. Now my daughter and I have formed the perfect paranormal partnership!

My spirit companion had a shock when we visited the cemetery together.

Books and toys piled high, shopping still in grocery bags and brand new clothes collecting dust; a narrow pathway through each room and barely space to open a curtain – this was the home of a hoarder.

With her long, blonde hair and big, broad smile, my daughter, Gracie, could light up a room. She was talented too – a brilliant swimmer and keen horse rider, and she was devoted to her horse, Paddy. S

A move to the countryside reignited a love of wildlife for artist Kate Kato, who creates exquisite, lifelike sculptures of the flora and fauna growing in her garden and beyond

Nicky Genders’ adventure of a lifetime started off with bumps in the road until their new four-legged misfit turned their luck around…