hidden presence

A community-engagement project in Chippenham

Subject name
Koulla Efstratiou

Age
38

Where do you come from?
South Africa.

How long have you lived in England?
Nine years.

How long have you lived in Chippenham?
Eight years.

Where do your family live?
Cyprus, South Africa and England.

What is your occupation?
Pharmaceutical Scientist.

The living person I admire ...
my mom.

I admire her because ...
she has always taught me to be honest, kind and happy in my life.

If I could change one thing about myself ...
I would like to be more sporty.

Something that changed my life ...
I lost a very special friend in a car accident. Also, having my two daughters.

My happiest memory ...
was my wedding day and finding out I was pregnant with both my girls.

The last time I cried ...
was when my father passed away. Saying goodbye to my mom on our last holiday in Cyprus.

My favourite bit of Chippenham ...
is walking along the river Avon.

Chippenham would be the perfect place to live if ...
it was a seaside town.

Interviewed and phtotographed by
Laura Findlay

From
St Mary’s R.C. Primary School

Every day, for the duration of the exhibition at the Yelde Hall, I will post a new Hidden Presence interview. Please come back to find out about some of the people who represent the diversity of Chippenham.

Hidden Presence is a joint arts and heritage project partnered by:
Chippenham Museum
Wiltshire County Council
Pound arts centre
PLaCE, University of the West of England