A life of service is what I have strived for all my life and found it initially in the Wrens as an Aircraft Engineer, serving from 1988-1994.  During this time, I enjoyed being a “blue badge” working predominately on the Search & Rescue Squadron (771) in Cornwall and reluctantly transferred over to the RN in 1993.  Deciding in 1994 it was time to seek new adventures, I spent nearly 20 years in the NHS, serving my communities in Trauma & Orthopaedic operating theatres, supporting people and their families when they needed our skills and services.

Now as I look take on my final career before retirement, I have moved into the Civil service, supporting a team of scientist and Engineers.  Being able to translate military speak to the tech whiz is a challenge I thrive on, all with the aim to ensure operational advantage to those who still wear the uniform.

This new role now affords me time in which I can pursue interests outside of the work domain and I have now stepped up into the Chair of the Yeovil & District Branch of the AoW.  It’s only been a few weeks, and I haven’t broken it yet (I think!)  My vision for the branch and the wider association is to continue the amazing legacy work whilst looking to the future.  How can we ensure our stories continue to be heard, recognised and celebrated?  By sharing our lived experiences across the generations and celebrating with those currently serving and those to come, their successes and adventures.  There is nothing better than a good old chat over a cuppa and cake (or wine & gin!).

I bring a passion for people, a continued wish to serve this community of extraordinary ladies and a willingness to put the work in.