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I am a Yorkshire lass by birth but grew up in North Wales, for the most part. My parents were very active in the Methodist church and as a consequence I attended Sunday School and church from day one. I felt the first stirrings of the Holy Spirit at an MAYC weekend (Methodist Association of Youth Clubs) at the age of 15,  but didn't become a Christian until a few years later at the age of 17.

Following my degree in Environmental Studies & Sports Studies, I have had a wide range of jobs, all based in and around the Rossendale (Lancashire)/ Manchester Area where I settled, after I started my first job in 1985. I initially worked in the voluntary sector doing environmental projects, until I started  work for the National Autistic Society as a Regional Fundraiser, and then for the Autistic Society Greater Manchester area as their Senior Officer.

I moved to Northumberland in 2005 to set up and run the Northumberland Small Task & Repair Service (Handyperson Service) and have continued to manage this team as it has gone through various transformations until it now sits within Northumberland County Council's Home Improvement Service.

I have managed the Home Improvement Service since 2011. However, I felt called to apply for the role as Mission Enabler early in 2023 and took the plunge to trust God and follow him to do something completely different. I'm now into Month 2 and learning as I go, trusting as I go, and enjoying the role tremendously.

I met Mark whilst working in Rossendale and we were married in 1995. We have 2 sons, one currently living at home and one living in Sunderland.

Mark & I love to go out walking, enjoying the Northumberland countryside & coast and have conquered the Cheviot a couple of times recently, but nothing too strenuous. I also enjoy reading historical books, especially about the Tudors, along with a variety of fiction. I'm always up for a good bargain so we often potter around car boot sales to see what we can find.