Governor for Southern Oxfordshire

Caroline Bowder

"I have lived in Henley for the last ten years and I am a writer.

I am half Irish and studied in London and Dublin gaining degrees in French and English.

I have taught degree level down to primary in Nigeria, Coventry, Liverpool and Ireland. This included an undergraduate diploma in creative writing for the Department for Continuing Education at Oxford University. I have also taught English as a foreign language to adults. 

I have had two novels published as well as several radio and stage plays performed and a bit of poetry. I occasionally write theatre and book reviews for the Church Times. 

Having experienced bowel cancer myself I am currently trying to get my full length play about the body and cancer produced. I am thankful to the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust for their excellent cancer care and treatment I received.

I have three grown sons; all of whom are different and smashing. My husband is a journalist.  I enjoy singing with the Henley Choral Society and playing the piano."