Chairman
8 Court Farm Close WinshamTA20 4JY
01460 30780
Register of Interest
Jason currently works for Energy and Recycling company Viridor in programme management and since moving to Winsham in 2013, has found himself involved in many of the local facilities and groups. Jason is also a regular member of the congregation of St Stephens, as well as a bell ringer. Jason is married to Lisa with one young son.
Councillor
4 Fore Street Winsham SomersetTA20 4DY
01460 432957
Stuart is the owner of a local garden machinery repair business and also works at a local haulage firm. He has lived in the village for 4 years with his partner and their 3 daughters, all of whom attend Winsham School. He can often be seen in and around the village and is passionate about maintaining Winsham's idyllic setting.
7 Davies Close WinshamTA20 4JL
07561 176486
Nigel moved to Winsham in 2010. Prior to this he worked in the construction industry. Nigel became a councillor in November 2013 and is passionately involved in music and has recently gained a diploma in music at Yeovil College and plays the drums in a local covers band.
35 Church Street WinshamTA20 4HY
01460 30182
Mary moved to the village 15 years ago with her family. She is a great supporter of our village school, two of her granddaughters have been there with another one to go.
Mary is a member of the village book club and various other committees including Winsham Sports and Social Club.
1 Hollowells Cricket St ThomasTA20 4EN
01460 30801
Rita moved to Cricket St Thomas in 2011 after retiring from the Fashion industry and London life. She has become involved in many of the activities on offer in Winsham and is a volunteer reader at the village school. She also volunteer's at the Community Shop and is a member of its Management Committee. Rita finds Winsham a remarkable living, working village with great community spirit.
Vice-Chairman
The Sanctuary 5 Court Farm Close WinshamTA20 4JY
01460 432982
Andrew Simkins served in the Army for 37 years, mainly in the Army Air Corps. On leaving the Army eight years ago he undertook a number of jobs, including running a military museum. He moved to Winsham with his wife, Jane, three years ago.
1 Ammerham Cottage Ammerham Lane WinshamTA20 4LA
01460 30122
Diane has lived in Winsham for 18 years and both her children attended the school. Her son plays for Winsham FC/Manager, and her daughter used to work at Forde Abbey Tea Rooms. Diane's Mum and Brother's family also live in Winsham. Diane is a volunteer in our community owned village shop and is passionate about our wonderful parish.
Church Farm 24 Church Street Winsham Chard SomersetTA20 4JD
01460 30389
Register of Members' Interests
Trevor moved into 24, Church Street in the summer of 2014. He and his wife, Deborah run Church Farmhouse holiday let and Trevor is a Property Consultant for Sykes Holiday Cottages. Prior to this he had been working in Education for over 35 years. Trevor led a Theatre-in-Education company in Bedfordshire after leaving college and went on to work for the British Council and VSO in Sri Lanka and India before moving back to the UK to teach Drama and Classical Civilisation and lead Expressive and Performing Arts Faculties in comprehensive schools. He was a Deputy Head Teacher and spent ten years as the Arts College Manager at Stantonbury Campus, a community school in Milton Keynes with 2400 students and a theatre, gallery and leisure centre, providing an extensive community programme of visiting professional companies, local user groups, and adult and continuing education classes. He taught on PGCE, BA and MA programmes for the Open University, as well as running national training in Arts Education and Teacher Professional Development. He spent nine years as Chairman of the Milton Keynes Arts Education Forum, providing arts activities, information, advice and guidance. Trevor also worked as School Liaison Manager for Arts Council England in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, promoting greater access to high quality arts, creativity and culture for children and young people in schools. Trevor and Deborah spend most of their leisure time gardening or exploring the local countryside with their two dogs, Betsy and Rufus!
33 Church Street Winsham SomersetTA20 4HY
Richard is heavily involved with the football clubs and has a passion for the playing fields.
A full list of Councillor Responsibilities can be viewed by clicking here, correct as at May 2017.
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