I'm originally from Liverpool, my family moving across The Mersey to The Wirral.
My favourite school subjects were the Sciences and I've always been an animal lover. After 'A' levels my first job was a trainee laboratory technician in The University of Liverpool’s Faculty of Veterinary Science. This happily combined my interests, but little did I imagine I would remain working in the ‘Vet School’ in various capacities, until my retirement in 2020.

Chiefly involved in the technical side of veterinary research, I gained an Open University degree then professional qualifications as a Chartered Biologist. I co-authored several research papers working in the field of production animal reproduction which required many hours, quite literally, working in a field. My companions were herds of cows and flocks of sheep. I loved it.

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit I decided it was time to hang up my lab coat and store the wellies. I moved to The Chilterns in 2021 to be nearer to my son, daughter, and their families. Not knowing anyone in the area was tough at first. Since joining Cu3a I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting so many new people. I was co-opted on to the Committee and became a fully-fledged Committee member in 2023. I am now the Cu3a Data Co-ordinator and the organiser of the general meeting refreshment teams.


Data Coordinator (u3aconvenorupdate@chiltern-u3a.org.uk)

Maintains the central database of Chiltern u3a (Cu3a) Groups, Convenors, Committee and Committee Plus members, ensuring the accuracy of this data in the Newsletter and Simple Membership System (SM). After checking, confirming and recording any changes to data, liaises with other members of the committee for the changes to be made.

Refreshments Organiser (u3acommitteejr@chiltern-u3a.org.uk)

Ensures that a Refreshments Team is available to provide tea/coffee and treats for all General Meetings and other Chiltern u3a (Cu3a) special meetings through the year.