I have lived in Evendons for 20 years and it’s been a fantastic place to bring up my two children.

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Our community really matters to me. During the COVID pandemic I dusted off my sewing machine and made over 300 masks for local residents. I also volunteered at the COVID Community Hub, ensuring vulnerable members of our community were able to access food and other services.

Following a 30 year career in pharmaceutical research, I spent time volunteering in a local charity and as a COVID vaccinator. I’m also a Town Councillor and a parent governor at the Holt School.

All of these experiences help me understand the needs of people in our community and give me the drive to ensure no one is left behind.

I’ve successfully campaigned on issues related to violence against women and girls, and I’m delighted that the Liberal Democrat led council in Wokingham has implemented a strategy aiming to stop all forms of violence against women, and is providing improved services and resources which make a real difference. It's important to me that everyone in our community feels listened to, and that councillors work as a team to solve the issues important to residents.