Meet the team

I’ve been running my own Photography Business since 2006 (www.fullfatphotography.com). Before that I worked in retail with a few years working in pubs and bars through College and Uni. I’ve already assisted in the renovation of a number of properties including two Pubs / Bars. I’ve been living in Kenton for 10 years this Summer and love being a part of this Community. 

Following 30 years’ sales experience and regional manager status, I had a very successful pet care and pet transport company for 15 years. Having sold that in 2024, I now have more time in the Village and am delighted to be involved with such a dynamic, eclectic group, with masses of energy to organise the purchase of a great community space. 

I moved to Kenton with my family in October 2022. I am a Chartered Fellow of CIPD and an experienced HR Director with experience working across the public, private and charity sectors. I’ve also run my own consultancy business and I’m a qualified coach and mediator. Once upon a time (many years ago) whilst studying I was known to pull a pint or mix a cocktail at my local. 

I was married in Kenton church over 40 years ago and have lived in the village for all that time. I have previously served as treasurer and subsequently chairman of the village hall and am currently chairman of the Kenton Past & Present (history) society. My career was entirely in the IT industry, starting as a programmer and ending managing teams involved in IT security, based around the UK and liaising with colleagues in both the USA and India. Having now retired, I have been working parttime as a tour guide at Powderham Castle for the last 15 years. 

I have over 30 years’ experience as a bid manager, managing multi-million pound bids. Before retiring I was a self employed consultant offering business winning services across a range of sectors. I’m Devon born and bred, having grown up in Dawlish. We moved to Kenton 3 years ago. 

Having trained as a chef, I am now a primary school teacher and parish councillor. I am a strong advocate for a sense of community and lover of real ale. 

I have an RAF engineering background, 25 years’ property renovation experience and 4 years, while at university, as a barman and stand in manager at Ye Olde Cider Bar in Newton Abbot.

I am currently working as an Exam Invigilator. I previously ran two successful businesses over 15 years, one of which was in hospitality. Self-employed for 24 years, I moved to Kenton 4 years ago, and I'm still renovating my cottage!