Our Team
Chairlady
Paulette Bennett
Is the driving force that has brought so much to the group over the past years. She works tirelessly in the background, chasing funding, talking to other groups and organisations to bring life and soul into everyaspect of the groups operations.
Communications Officer
Safety Officer
Tony Bennett
As a day job Tony has spent a life in engineering, from grunt to operations manager and all stations in between. He has also been a performing musician for fifty year's, also been a recording artist and producer. He brings many strong technical abilities to the team.
Website Manager
Andy Denholm
Andy brings commitment and a wealth of skills to the team including a great love of
photography, including graphic design and IT skills, much needed for the group to function in modern era.
Secretary
Tracy McLoughlin
Tracy, having worked across several large organisations, brings a wealth of skills and experience to the team. She is completely suited to the role of secretary and we look forward to a long and fruitful partnership.
Treasurer
Anna Meads
Anna brings much experience in finance to the team, as well as some great ideas. Helping the coffers grow, means we can do more for the community.
Newlands in Bloom Lead Officer
Jay Campball
Jay has now moved from his previous events role to lead the Newlands in Bloom projects. He has a previous history in horticulture, and so is better suited to this important part of the groups activities.
He is open to everyone's input, enabling him to bring events to life. The group has many plans for this coming year, and Jay will enable many of these to be achieved.
Committe Memeber
Naomi Plaistead
Naomi is a big force in organisation and ideas.
Helping us to reach more of the community we serve.
Committee Member
Philip Griffiths
Philip brings along some great input, gained from his experiences around the world.
He is also keen on repairing and upcycling.
Committee Member
Nina Wood
Nina is a strong speaker, with clear understanding of the way things should be.
She brings with her skills such as Gardening, Cooking and DIY.