Risinghurst and Sandhills Parish Council

Parish Councillor since 2018

Chairman from 2020+

I was born in Oxford, lived in Old Headington and attended St Andrew’s C of E school. I studied engineering at university and spent most of my working days in research and development within the motor industry in the Midlands. I returned to Oxford in 2011 with my late wife to live in Sandhills, retired in 2012 and was co-opted onto the Parish Council in October 2017. During the pandemic of 2020, I was chairman of a small emergency committee that kept the council operating when full council meetings were not possible. I became chairman of the PC in 2021. I was one of Peter Jacques’ (our late groundsman) volunteer team helping him keep the playing field and woodland under control, and continue to volunteer with the new team on Thursdays. I am a Parish Path warden. I have two daughters and four grandchildren.

I seek to represent our residents in any way I can. I was and will continue to be heavily involved in campaigning against the loss of the Green Belt around Oxford, in particular the proposed development on Bayswater Farm Field. To relax, I play golf, sing in a choir, listen to music and volunteer.

Parish Councillor since 1994

Chairman from 1996-2006

Co-vice Chair 2006-2008

Vice-Chairman 2020+

Outside interests:  Artistic swimming coach, judge and referee with Oxford and Witney Artistic Swimming Club

Parish Councillor since September 2024

 I came to Oxford in 1999 to complete a degree in paediatric nursing and worked as a nurse for 16 years. Since then I have worked in education and am currently studying a Master’s degree in psychology. I’ve lived in Woodfarm with my family for 18 years and am keen to represent the voice of Woodfarm people on the Parish Council.

In my spare time I like to enjoy nature, volunteer with children’s groups and help at my church. 

Parish Councillor since 2021

Parish Councillor since Nov 2023

Parish Councillor since January 2025

Parish Councillor since 2000

Vice-Chairman 2013-2020

I became a resident of Risinghurst Estate after getting married in 1965. I have three married sons and seven grandchildren. I have always been interested in the community as a whole, and sport, and as a family we have appreciated the facility of the sports field which is available to the estate..

I was a trustee of the recreation ground until it was disbanded, and then I joined the Parish Council and took on the role of planning advisor.. I have always been involved in community work which began with the estate hosting a firework display, and this went on to promote “It’s a knock- out “competition between roads and led onto the community fete. I was for many years with the Scout movement in Collinwood Road church and I am still involved with the warrants committee for the movement. I am a member of Holy Trinity Church Headington Quarry and a member of the PCC for many years but am still involved with their plans for the future.

 Parish Councillor since 2020

Register of Interests for Risinghurst and Sandhills Parish Council