Our years
Thirty years,
in order.
Day one, Leeds
1997
Born on a snowy Thursday in March
In the photo: Maya, Mum and Dad
First day at Ivy Road
2002
Started Reception with a borrowed lunchbox
In the photo: Maya
Filey, the windiest week
2004
Learned to swim in the North Sea (briefly)
In the photo: Maya, Esther, Mum and Dad
Year 7, with Priya
2008
Started Year 7 at Park Lane
In the photo: Maya and Priya
2012
Saw her first live gig and lost a shoe
In the photo: Maya, Priya and Jo
Moving day, Manchester
2015
Left home for university with eleven boxes
In the photo: Maya and Dad
Jo’s wedding, as a guest
2019
Gave the best speech of the night (unofficially)
In the photo: Maya, Sam and Priya
2026
Turned 29 and planned nothing, so we did
In the photo: Maya, Sam, Priya and Esther
Where she grew up
Leeds to London,
the long way round.