Danny, now the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for mental health, clearly understands the vital connection between creativity, community, and wellbeing. He is keen to be a voice for us, the positive impact of creativity and the importance of protecting it; we intend to hold him to it!

The Colour Factory has been a cornerstone of Winchester's creative landscape. It all began in 1994, shortly after I graduated from Winchester School of Art, as a small, paint-filled shop brimming with potential. Today, it's a vibrant and welcoming studio tucked away in a delightful old Edwardian park keeper’s house, right next to the peaceful River Park in the historic heart of Winchester