Katie was born and bred in Cumberland to Geoff and Jenny Mayne and lived  in Carlisle until the age of nine.  The next move was to Blitterlees in Silloth  where  the family remained  for a year before moving into the Bank House at Bootle Station . The District Bank had employed her father for many years but when the bank amalgamated with the National Westminster he left and took over the tenancy of the Ship Inn on Holborn Hill in Millom .

After a short time in the pub her parents bought a house in Marine view (Frying pan) in Haverigg. She was a member of M.A.O.S and appeared in numerous shows. Katie also used to sing regularly at folk clubs, pubs, clubs and other venues throughout the County. In particular she sang on a weekly basis at the Station Hotel in Millom and the Harbour Hotel in Haverigg.

In 1974 Katie joined the WRAF and continued to write her  music , songs and poems.  She has also won awards for plays that she has written, performed and directed. 

Although  she has not lived in Cumbria for some years she  still regularly visits her beloved Cumbria and continues to draw inspiration from the  magnificent countryside  and surround that she still calls

“HOME"