I have lived in the parish for 38 years, serving as Parish Councillor for 20 years and representing the Council to outside bodies including Eastwood grange school, Ashover Primary School (interest), Youth Projects, Parish Appearance and Sports Association. I am a member of the Pavilion/Courts and Youth Projects Working Groups. Having retired as Medical Practice Manager I continue to organise Ashover May Day Carnival, Ashover Village Pantomime and the Parish Party.