Gill Birchall (BA Hons)
Born in Devon, Gill went to school in Surrey and New York before returning to Exeter University to study History. She joined the BBC as a Studio Manager and worked for BBC Radio for many years, making her own features and documentaries, and becoming an Instructor for BBC Radio Training in Central London and Bristol, and a media trainer in many colleges.
Gill started learning Alexander Technique as an 'antidote' to the demands and challenges of working as a broadcaster and media instructor. In 1997, she began the 3-year full-time training at the Centre for Alexander Technique. She qualified as an Alexander Technique Teacher in 2000. After setting up her initial practice in London, she moved to Wiveliscombe in Somerset in 2006 and started teaching in the Taunton and Minehead area.
Apart from occasional London work (for the Breast Cancer Haven, Fulham and for doctors training at St George's Hospital, Tooting) she now teaches Alexander Technique &
She often gives local talks, demonstrations and workshops to introduce both her subjects to others (including various WI groups and for Dillington House Adult Education) and has taught music and drama students at Blundell's School, Richard Huish College and the Bristol Academy of Performing Arts.
She enjoys her work, gardening, singing, learning pottery, eating, drinking, walking, meditation, archaeology and, (most of all) living in Somerset. Gill is married to the professional (deep!) bass singer and CD producer, Jeremy Birchall.