Having spent some forty years teaching in independent education, I moved to Oakham in 2015. Now retired, I am at present a member of Oakham Town Council, and proud to represent that body as a Trustee of the Victoria Hall. The Hall provides an important service to the community of Oakham and the surrounding area, and long may that continue.

“Having moved to Oakham with my family in 1991 I am a relative new boy in town but still consider myself to be a proud Rutlander. I retired in 2012 and am pleased to be able to use my experience in accounting, IT and project management to assist with the ongoing development of the Victoria Hall.”

I was born and bred in Oakham and have lived in the town for almost all of my life. I ran businesses in the town for many years and was Chairman of Oakham Chamber of Trade.
I am a life-long member of the Guide Association and was instrumental in raising the money to build the Oakham Town Guide Headquarters.
I am a Trustee of Oakham Memorial Institute and an active member of All Saints Church.
I am delighted also to be appointed Trustee for The Victoria Hall – a place central to the community of Oakham and Rutland and I want it to remain a centre for the people of Oakham and Rutland to always enjoy.

Oakham born, my family have lived in Rutland for ever!

I joined Oakham Town Partnership in 2005 managing projects such as The Woodland Trust Community Woods at Brooke Hill and various community and Christmas events in the town.  Coincidentally we were then based at Victoria Hall!   I have also worked with Arts for Rutland and was Events Officer for Live@Museum.  I have worked with Victoria Hall for over 8 years in public relations, marketing and social media.  I’m very passionate about Victoria Hall being cared for and well used!