About Us

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Events

I am currently working as a primary school teaching assistant on a daily basis with children with Special Educational Needs. I have been involved with the Whitstable Carnival team since 2019 when I was the Chair. This year we have a new Chair and Vice Chair and I remain on the committee. My other community involvement is with Stream Walk Community Garden  and I was previously the proprietor of the wholefood /gift shop Herbaceous in Oxford Street.

Lets' make this years' carnival amazing .....Just call me Captain Cardboard!!

Committee Member

Whitstable resident for 26 years. I am an enthusiastic participant in local community events and performed regularly with my belly dance troupe Cosmic Shimmy in many Oyster Festivals and Mayday celebrations over the years. I also choreographed the famous Whitstable Fishslappers parade in 2000/ 2001. I am a consultant performing arts teacher for children with special needs at St Nicholas School. 

Fund Raising

I moved to Whitstable in 2021 to settle by the sea, ready for when I retire. I was born by the sea, so this feels like a return to my roots. It was the perfect move for me as I love the feel of Whitstable with its quirkiness and friendly residents, not least the location, allowing me to take full advantage of the many amazing coastal walks and fulfilling one of my passions.

I have had a varied career to date, and worked in Cambridge, Nottingham and London in the UK, and Overseas in Greece and Fiji spending many years working for the charitable sector in project development, Fundraising, and marketing. My biggest achievement was organising and managing the National Awareness Week and Fundraising Drive in Fiji whilst working as a volunteer for the Fiji Disabled Peoples Association. I have recently completed 10 years as a children’s Social Worker in London and will continue to share my skills in a local capacity. Now that I am turning my eyes to Whitstable, I look forward to being able to contribute to making the Carnival the best it can be!