I am passionate about Heavens Valley as a place of ecological renewal, community creativity, and shared stewardship. As a director, I would welcome the opportunity to continue helping guide its development in a way that reflects its values of inclusion, sustainability, and collective care.

As a Green District councillor, I’m passionate about supporting projects like the Heavens to help nature recovery in the area, whilst ensuring everyone has access to open countryside. On my 12-acre smallholding, I work with Thomas Keble students on habitat restoration to support GWT’s efforts to create wildlife rich corridors.

As part of the Golden Valley Land Manager’s Cluster, I share knowledge with other landowners. The Heavens offers a great opportunity to deepen community connections with the land, especially for young and disadvantaged people and those with additional needs.

• Green District Councillor (Minchinhampton) on Environment and Community Services committees.

• Member Champion for Litter and Clean Environment working with communities on grass roots projects, events and fundraising campaigns.

• Health & Wellbeing Champion tackling ASB to create clean, green spaces that benefit both nature and people.

• Stroud News & Journal’s Community Champion of the Year.

• Director of Transition Stroud leading climate and sustainability projects.

• Experienced project leader with DBS, first aid and safeguarding qualifications.

• Professional photographer (Mouse About Town).

• Programme lead for the Cotswold Canal Trust’s youth volunteer group, working with Duke of Edinburgh students and The Door Youth Club.

• Active campaigner for local issues, including responsible dog ownership.

I’m energetic, project-driven, and thrive on building partnerships. I would love to play a part in helping the Heavens become a beacon for environmental stewardship and nature recovery, to create a space where people from all walks of life can enjoy learning how to connect with nature and how to look after it.