This year has been strange for everyone. My favourite analogy which I have heard in several different versions, is that we are all in the same storm, just in different boats. We have all experienced 2020 in different ways.
I am fortunate that I have been busy this year and I am grateful to the continuing support of my clients.
I would like to do a “shout out” too to people and organisations that have been particularly supportive this year:
Iona Keen, SW Fed (Bristol Culture and Heritage Mingle), Museum Freelance (Marge Ainsley & Christina Lister), Culture Force (Helen Horler), Tiva Montalbano (World Heritage UK)
A massive congratulations to my local heritage organisations who have kept going despite extremely difficult times:
Wiltshire Museum, Salisbury Museum, Trowbridge Museum
Thanks to people who have provided help and support over the year in various projects including Simon Addison at the Roman Baths (Bath & North East Somerset), Chloe Smith, forty8creates, Sue Bush, Touchpoint Design, Josepha Sanna, ARTiculation and there are many more.
I do hope that 2021 is happy, healthy and prosperous year for us all.
Beth Thomas, Heritage Consultant 
Yes I’ve found the boat/storm analogy a useful one as I’ve encountered such a wide range of reactions and experiences among my friends, family and acquaintances.
I suspect 2021 will be another tough year and that we will only be starting to settle in some way, whether in our personal lives or as organisations, once we get into 2022.
Wishing you a peaceful festive season Beth.
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