My background story
I have lived and worked in the Alton area since 1971. I am proud to have served in my local community setting up Alton Toy Library and helping to set up Alton pregnancy crisis counselling service which I helped with for over 5 years. I have continued to serve as a volunteer in Stepping Stones Friday and as well as being a qualified Social Worker I am also a qualified pre School playgroup leader. I have also worked as an LSA at Treloar college and school before leaving to set up my own photography business. I am an active member of the Alton Society and member of the Sustainability team. I care passionately about Alton and our environment. As a Green Liberal Democrat I will work hard to promote and protect our lovely town. I also care passionately about access to Education and a level playing field for all regardless of disability , as a carer to an adult son with Aspergers syndrome I fully understand the importance of help early on which is why I fully support Bushyleaze children's centre . I have also been campaigning since 2014 to protect the unique and rare chalk downland meadows on the former Treloar hospital site.I initiated and set up in November 2018 Altons first Anxiety cafe in conjunction with Austens cafe which has now been given county recognition. I am now working with the team at The George on providing an anxiety safe space pub . I am a wife and mother to 4 children and several grandchildren. I am proud to be given the opportunity to stand for my town as a Town and District Councillor for Whitedown where I live.
