Heather Small
Singer Heather Small is best known for her part in 90s music band M People, with chart toppers including Moving On Up and One Night In Heaven, as well as achieving solo success with her hit single, Proud. As a child, Heather attended Sunday school and the Good News Club where religion and faith formed an important aspect of her early life.
Published: 6 March 2018
The one piece of advice you would give to somebody considering the Camino de Santiago? Just do it, don’t procrastinate - it’s a life-changing journey!
What were you hoping to experience travelling the famous medieval pilgrimage, Camino de Santiago?
I started off the journey with no expectations, but I was keen to feel the spiritual and religious significance to the walk.
What was your favourite moment of the journey?
Walking with other people who I didn’t know. We were all very different, but there was definitely a level of humanity and camaraderie.
What was the most challenging aspect?
After a gruelling day of walking, and being so emotionally and physically drained, it was hard to discuss our experiences.
Did the pilgrimage impact on your own beliefs about faith?
I was a believer before I set off, but this trip made me realise my faith and beliefs were much stronger than I had realised.
What was the most surprising thing you learned - either about the people you met, the places you visited or yourself?
As different as we all are, some things resonate with individuals and we all managed to find a common thread throughout the experience.
What is the one piece of advice you would give to somebody considering the Camino de Santiago?
Just do it, don’t procrastinate - it’s a life-changing journey!
