Who Are We?
A Hall For All
We are a diverse, active and rapidly growing group of residents. Given that we are all volunteers and have many other calls on our time, we have organised ourselves into different groups, to be most effective.
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The groups include those who are interested in becoming a Trustee, people with skills, canvassers, and a team of wider supporters.
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All groups also fall under the most important heading - Future Users of the Hall for All. We have in mind a very wide consultation process involving as much direct engagement with the parish as possible, and looking to give everyone a say.
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These are by no means fixed groups, and anyone can cross from one to the other, withdraw or wear a different hat. One of the biggest questions we have been asked to date is "Who are you?" and as transparency is at the core of what we want to do, we thought it would be helpful to introduce some potential Trustees and people with skills.
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We want to make it clear, that anyone is welcome to join us, and add to the teams. It really is the more the merrier. We want a Hall for All!
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Bertie Nichols - the grandson of the original family which gave the land and the property to the Parish
Alison Hutchinson - Director of own company & CEO residents group. After a successful career as a FTSE Director and Partner at KPMG Alison is now a business mentor and coach. For the last 10 years she has also worked in the not for profit sector as Trustee and NED. Alison brings commercial management, programme management and resource management skills. Alison specialises as a diversity and inclusion coach and will apply her skills in insuring all areas of the community are heard and their ideas reflected in the consultation.
Anne van Vliet - Founding Member of Dormansland Mother & Toddler Group (1976), Founding Member of Dormansland Village Playgroup (1978, now Dormansland Pre-School), Editor of the Village Voice for 10 years, Volunteer at East Grinstead Food Bank, Past PTA Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, Talking News, Memorial Club Management Committee, Secretary to St Johns PCC, current Officer of Dormansland Evening WI, Hon. Secretary of Cavendish House Trust & The Parish Rooms Manager
Bridget Davey - Long Term Resident and former Parish Councillor (early 2000s). Experienced in local Canvassing and Processes
Cynthia Jones - Long Term Resident
David Birchall - Corporate Lawyer and Long time Trustee of and adviser to the Federation of London Youth, and currently Trustee of 2 other charities including one who is currently undergoing redevelopment. Founder of Plough Pop-Up Pandemic Shop.
James Hodge - Owner of Love Plumbing Domestic Ltd
Jo Sweeting - Businesswoman and Publican
Lindsey Bell - Lecturer of Law and Founder of Plough Pop-Up Pandemic Shop.
Lucy Stowell - FMCG Professional, Scout Leader, Dormansland Carnival Committee Member and local mum
Natalie Jones OBE - Procurement and Project Planning
Natalina Kiely - Former Accountant and Senior Auditor for Deloitte's, and current Taekwondo Instructor and Businesswoman
Neil Franklin - Experienced Businessman and Developer
Nick Merrick - Chartered Engineer and Project Director
Nicola O'Riordan - Local Teaching Assistant
Nick & Danielle van Vliet - Long standing residents, Local Builder and Businessman / Local Mother
Pete Hutchinson - Veteran Chartered Engineer
Peter & Sarah Kirkness - Architecture and Project Finance / Knowledge Management Lawyer
Phil Davy - Veteran and Self Made Businessman. Founder of Plough Pop-Up Pandemic Shop.
Ros Boyle - Charity Fundraising Expertise
Ryan Cousins - Professional Taekwondo Instructor and Fitness Expert, Curriculum and Workshop Developer. Former Property Developer
Sarah Comber - Resident & Businesswoman
Sy Tilley - Social Media Facilitator and Dormansland Community Care 2020 (Dormansland Diamonds) Founder
Tracey Morris - Development and Property Legal Expertise
Trevor Griffiths - Veteran, Founder & CEO of Insurance Company (retired)
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KEY MEMBERS OF THE RESIDENTS GROUP HAVE BEEN, AND CONTINUE TO BE ADVISED BY ONE OF THE WORLDS LEADING CHARITIES AND TRUST LAW FIRMS.