Your Community Shop & Post Office Committee members

I have lived in Sutton Bonington for over 25 years. I was involved at the start of the project to buy the Post Office and Gift Shop and was Secretary for the first year. I have re-joined as I believe strongly in Your Community Shop and hope to help by developing partnerships and identifying new opportunities to ensure the long term future of the shop. 

Residing in Kingston on Soar for 39 years, I've witnessed the loss of a similar shop and post office in our community, underscoring the value of YCS. After retiring from the Medical School in Nottingham, I've remained deeply committed to supporting initiatives like YCS that enhance community life.

I became a part of the YCS committee in March 2021, initially serving as the treasurer to the standing committee. I continued in the role of treasurer within the management committee until March 2023 when I assumed the position of Chair. With 35 years of leadership experience in retail and property management, I am committed to preserving our village's post office. Since settling in Sutton Bonington in 2015, I've found fulfilment in supporting our community during my semi-retirement.

With a familial connection to the village since the mid-eighties, I relocated to Sutton Bonington in 2019 to join the efforts to preserve our valuable community assets. My background in the marine industry informs my commitment to volunteerism, alongside my full-time consultancy work. 

Since 1975, I've been an integral part of the Sutton Bonington community, contributing to initiatives such as the SB Riding Club and serving as a Parish Councillor. As a longstanding member of YCS, I am devoted to ensuring the prosperity of our post office and gift shop, alongside fundraising efforts for Rainbows Hospice.

As Treasurer since the Summer of 2023, I am committed to leveraging my financial expertise to support the growth and sustainability of YCS. With nearly 30 years in the village, I am dedicated to enhancing community life through active participation in various initiatives.

Joining the YCS committee in March 2022, I recognised the significance of preserving our village's post office. My role involves curating a diverse range of products to encourage local support and sustain our community's vital services. With over three decades in Sutton Bonington, I've been actively engaged in various community groups.

I’ve lived in Sutton Bonington for nearly ten years with my wife and our dogs, and more recently, we’ve been joined by my father; we all love it here.

Beyond my role as Heatlh and Safety Lead for Your Community Shop, I’m an active member of the Bowls Club and a volunteer for the community bus. After 26 years working with the NHS at Nottingham University Hospitals, I’m beginning to look toward retirement and focusing on my deepening my roots and giving back to the village that has given us so much.

I’m a firm believer that our local shop and village establishments are the heartbeat of Sutton Bonington. I hope you enjoy using the shop as much as I enjoy supporting it, as these spaces keep our community vibrant and strong.

Since joining the YCS committee in October 2023, I've focused on bolstering public relations and marketing initiatives. Crafting engaging social media content and creative strategies, I aim to showcase the exceptional offerings of YCS. Relocating from Belfast in 2015, I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to our vibrant community enterprise.

I moved to Sutton Bonington with my family in 1980 and, after spending much of my adult life away, I was thrilled to return "home" in 2025. I believe the true charm of our village lies in its vibrant community and local facilities, from our shops and pubs to our sports and recreational clubs.

As YCS is one of our few remaining shops, it is an honour to serve as a Sub Postmistress. I bring a background in administration, accounts, and customer service to the role, and I am dedicated to supporting the essential services that keep our community thriving.