After moving up North, I joined the Northern Potters Association in 2019, having previously been part of London Potters and the DCPG. The NPA’s huge geographical spread reminded me of earlier challenges, but the people, especially volunteers like Joan Hardie, made it feel welcoming. Over time I became vice chair, then chair, and helped modernise the organisation by introducing a secure online membership platform and running regular online events. With more than 800 members, t