I have lived in Frome for 20 years and my children attended Vallis School. I trained as a social worker and worked with people with disability and mental health needs. I worked for 10 years or so at what is now Frome town hall. I have a particular interest in the needs of vulnerable people in our community. For the last 10 years I worked inspecting care homes and care agencies. My main interests are gardening, looking after my allotment, live music, trying to play the saxophone and sailing. I am a Somerset County Councillor.