She has told stories in health centers, nurseries, schools and colleges, out of school clubs, in libraries, hospices, prisons and supermarkets, pubs, clubs, theatre, women's centers, festivals at home and abroad, to the extreme elderly, new born babies and children and adults with special needs, and at weddings and funerals!

Her work in schools is extensive and is tailored to suit all key stages. She is happy to work with teachers to suit their individual requirements and projects.

Joy is also a community artist and can offer a range of art and craft and storytelling workships and courses to all age ranges and abilities. Her special interests are working with children and their families and elderly people.