KATES-COLLECTIONS

Before starting Kates- Collections, I had a rewarding career as a nurse in the NHS spanning some 30 years. I especially loved dealing with people. I have always appreciated the natural world and being outside with nature. I enjoy wild swimming, cycling, walking and being in the elements. I find the concept of deep time fascinating. When I hold a fossil in my hand, I am reminded of the ephemeral nature of our own lives, and I am drawn back into an appreciation of the here and now while also feeling a connection to our own evolution as human beings. Although I only took a serious interest in fossils and minerals around five years ago, and am still on a sharp learning curve, I am very enthusiastic about the subject and I learn more and more every day... I will always try to be as honest and helpful as I can be. I will do my best to quickly respond to any concerns or queries - however, I am not infallible, but I can guarantee I will do my absolute best to sort anything out. I buy my..