Meet the team
My current project is rebuilding an old VW Camper Van.
Originally born in York but at three months moved to Hong Kong and have had various homes around Norfolk before settling in King’s Lynn since 1983.
My background is 35 years working within public services, originally with DSS (now DWP) but with the last 19 years in first the Education Department which became Children’s Services in 2006. My posts were Area Admin Officer, Area Business Manager and Business Support Manager. I was fortunate to be able to retire early from my last post but did not feel ready to completely retire!
I have two grown up sons and one granddaughter. I enjoy long walks with the dog, especially Heacham beach in the winter when there is a hot cup of tea waiting for me afterwards. I am a keen gardener and kept an allotment up until a few years ago. I am an avid Formula 1 fan and was lucky to have been to Monaco for the race in 2016. I am also a volunteer for SSAFA (Soldiers’ Sailors’ & Airmen’s Family Association) which came about as my father was in the RAF for 39 years.
Before joining Open Road, I was a full time mum to my 2 beautiful children who I am very proud of, in the past I attended car shows where I would have my own cars on show, I also have been very lucky to own horses in the past sadly no longer but remain very passionate and involved with them.
I have always had a background of office work, my first job was as an Office Junior working up the ladder to Sales Admin, and currently I am studying for my Level 3 in Business Administration.
Working at Open Road is very enjoyable and each day is different from the last, it’s also rewarding to see the progress and achievement our students make during their time with us.
Back in 2005 when I left high school, I didn’t know what I wanted to do as a career, I went onto ‘Access to Music College’ Norwich to gain my diploma in music. Shortly after, I got my first car, a little Peugeot 106. I had found my new passion and it was mechanics! I worked my way through the Haynes manual, from general servicing to changing clutches. This made me gain critical knowledge and experience. Today, 7 years on, I still have the car and it is now built for the track!