Since becoming a Christian at seventeen; I have been a member of the Methodist Church for over 50 years, and during that time I have been a Church Treasurer, Property Secretary and Church Steward. For many years I was also involved in the youth work at Springdale taking residential visits to Capernwray, Greenbelt and MAYC events.

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In a professional capacity I am a graduate Mechanical Engineer, I managed my own business for over 20 years and for the last 10 years of my working life I was a maths teacher in local high schools. I am married to Sue and we have a son and a daughter with 5 wonderful grandchildren between them.

I am deeply committed to the developing Circuit Vision and to strengthening our Methodist presence here in the Wolverhampton area.

I became a Christian aged 15, and have been an active member of the Methodist Church for over 50 years. During that time I have always been involved in work with children and young people, holding office as Sunday School Secretary, Youth Leader and now chief cook and bottlewasher for Messy Church at Springdale. In addition I have held the role of Church Council Secretary, choir leader and church pianist/organist.

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As a qualified teacher I have a Theology degree from Birmingham University and a National Professional Qualification for Headteachers. My experience within safeguarding comes from many years as a Senior Leader in Wolverhampton Secondary Schools where I had full responsibility for all safeguarding policy, practice and training.

I am married to David and we have 2 children and 5 grandchildren, who we greatly enjoy spending time with.

I am completely committed to the work of Safeguarding within the Wolverhampton Circuit, am pleased to work with some very capable and responsible Safeguarding Officers within individual churches, and hopefully as we move forward we shall endeavour to ensure as far as we are able that our churches are safe spaces for young and old alike.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any concerns at all. 

I was born and bred in Wolverhampton, with a few years out studying Law in Norwich, and a couple of years working for the Methodist Connexional Team down in London immediately following. In 2001 I returned to Wolverhampton to take up a position with Severn Trent Water.

I’ve been involved in Methodism all my life. Growing up at Beckminster, as a young person I went to Questors, I went to London Weekend and Youth Conference, and ended up on the National Youth Executive, and as a rep to Methodist Council. When I returned to Wolverhampton I started to attend Springdale, where I am a Worship Leader, former Steward and occasional Junior Church helper. I’m married to Rachel - also a Questor (proving again that MAYC stands for Marriages Arranged for Young Christians) with 2 boys who are growing up far too quickly. I enjoy getting out for a run, riding my bike, going camping (especially at Greenbelt) and also playing bass, guitar and other instruments.

I am a qualified Chartered Accountant by profession and have been involved with the Wolverhampton Methodist Circuit and its predecessors for almost 40 years having moved to the area in 1978 and worshipped within the Bilston Methodist Circuit. I became a church treasurer at St Andrews URC/ Methodist church in Sedgley and carried on with that role until I became Circuit Treasurer shortly after the merger of the 3 Circuits. When not involved with Circuit and church matters I enjoy travelling... my daughter lives in Seattle and as an avid watcher of cricket I follow England here and overseas whenever I can.

I became a member at Springdale about 25 years ago, having come from an Anglican background. Since then I have become involved in leading Junior Church and Messy Church. I have been a worship leader too for much of that time. A few years back it became apparent that God was calling me to take the rather unusual step of taking on the Secretary's role which had been vacant for some time. I try to do my best to support Local Preachers and Worship Leaders, especially those in training, so do please keep in touch.

So blessed and privileged to have been brought up in a Christian home. Have always lived, worked and worshipped within the Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury District. After spending 30 years as Finance Manager of Age UK Wolverhampton. I am really enjoying this change of role. I am married to Arthur and enjoy walking, the theatre and dining out!