Cath Cole

Cath Cole had a working class upbringing in a northern town. She trained as a nurse and health visitor and eventually a lecturer and nurse tutor. She had a successful career in further education, becoming a principal of a further education college. After rescuing a failing college she was awarded the OBE.

The impact of nurse training has underpinned her professional success. She is happily married with a son and three grandchildren. She was awarded a Master of Arts (Creative Writing) from Edge Hill University in 2013. Cath is joint organiser of the South Lancs branch of the Society of Authors

She travels, reads and spends time with family and friends.