From the first time I met Julie all those years ago she immediately stood out as someone who was kind, caring, and compassionate. I soon found out that she was a brilliant trainer too, with a fantastic ability to carry her learners along with enthusiasm, no matter how tricky the subject matter and always with a smile and positivity. In recent months I'd mentioned to her that I'd been making asparagus soup and that I'd give her a shout when I visited the local farm where it was harvested. True to form, she was there on the end of the WhatsApp video call and so she had a bit of a video tour of the farm and all the staff shouted hello to her and wished her well. Even from a distance Julie was making people smile who she could never know. Julie was, and always will be a star. The heavens will be that bit brighter with her eternal presence x