Emma has spent many years working part time for a well known airline.  Her young family keeps her busy too, but she loves to find time to cook and entertain, get out for the odd run along the seafront, and spend time in her garden.

Briar is a support worker, and has also worked for many years as an office manager for a variety of organisations. She has a young family and enjoys walks and pottering in the garden. She loves cinema and is never happier than when she has a good book on the go!

Sue has lived in Hove for 20 years, she has two daughters, loves animals, and spends her spare time horse riding, gardening or walking her dog. Sue loves travelling and works part time for an airline. When time allows she loves catching up with her girlfriends.

Cath has lived in Lewes for over 30 years, bringing up her three boys and working as a school secretary. She has always loved animals and worked with horses in the past but now just has Morgan the dog. These days she is often on the road to Devon to visit her mum or Shrewbury to visit her Aunt, with Morgan of course!

Aly has worked mainly as a singer and actress and still loves to perform the odd jazz concert. Her daughters are grown up now so she has a bit more time to indulge her passion for going to the theatre. She also loves to read a good book when time allows!

Beccy moved from Hove to Lancing a few years ago to gain a garden and is now an enthusiastic vegetable grower. She has also embarked on cold water swimming and swims in all seasons. She spent many years working for a well known airline, but enjoys working on terra firma these days!

Mathilda loves looking after people and animals in equal measure! Since returning from Copenhagen where she worked as an au pair she has loved working in the world of care. When not working she will be found looking after her horses, dogs and cats!

Vicky has worked in the community throughout her career and is currently doing a PhD in Social Policy. When work and her two teenagers allow, she loves to be outside walking. She’s an avid reader, especially the classics, and loves theatre and live music.

Amanda has worked in a range of industries from childcare to shipping! She loves yoga, cycling, a good gardening project, poetry and word puzzles. Her friendly terrier, Barty, makes sure she does plenty of walking too.

Manda runs creativity workshops and teaches french and spanish to children. She also has experience of using her creative skills in therapeutic settings. Manda loves drawing, making art and music. She lives with her family and their much loved dog, Elsie.

Caroline has always loved worked with people whether that be as cabin crew, working in cafes or flower arranging for businesses. She’s at her happiest out walking the dog, but also enjoys a good game of tennis and chatting about books with her book club.

Debbie worked in housing for many years but after volunteering to teach young children at her son’s school how to knit and sew there began a new career. Debbie is currently completing a knitting degree. In her spare time she loves to cycle on the seafront, walk with friends and sew!

Helen, a mum of two, has worked for many years with children in nurseries and also as a childminder. Helen loves being active, whether at the gym, cycling around town or walking her dog.

Natasha lives in Hove with her teenage family and ‘snoodle’ dog, Phoebe. She has done book keeping for many different firms in Sussex over the years. In her spare time she loves to go to her local gym, and at the weekends enjoys entertaining friends. She makes a mean dessert!

Hannah is a qualified Foot Health Practitioner with a gentle touch. She has two young children but when time does allow she loves to get to the beach, potter in the garden, or pop to a cafe for coffee and cake.

Jo is a local girl with a passion for travelling and adventure. She is also a competition swimmer and teaches swimming and pilates. When not in the water she loves to walk. She has worked and volunteered for people in their own homes for a number of years and loves helping to maintain their independence.

Jane started her working life as a mother’s help looking after three small children before moving into healthcare, first as a secretary before transferring into a clinical role. She loves travel and since childhood has travelled far and wide. She enjoys baking, browsing antique shops and a good game of cards.

Mandy is a hairdresser with 20 years experience. She lives in Hove with her family and a scruffy dog called Buster! To relax she loves to knit and walk her dog on the beach.

Kerry works part time for a well known airline and has lived in Hove for over 20 years. She has previously worked as a dancer, actress and fitness instructor. In her spare time she loves to get creative with painting, sewing, embroidery and gardening too!

Sue worked as an Art Director before moving with her family to Brighton. More recently she’s put her arty skills to use designing and baking wedding and celebration cakes. She loves comedy, art (of course!) and dance, as well as heading down to the beach with her paddle board and Floss the dog.

Sonia has lived in Lewes for 20 years with her artist husband and two grown up children. In addition to supporting people in the community she has also worked in the arts field representing artists. She loves to cook, read, listen to classical music and sew.

Anna has had a rich and varied working life across the world including catering, property management and driving a taxi. Having settled sometime ago in Hove in her spare time she sings in two choirs, plays tennis, and campaigns for animal rights.

Kathryn spent most of her professional life as a PA both in the UK and abroad. These days she is mostly kept busy looking after her grandchildren and their dogs, all of whom she adores. When time allows Kathryn loves a round of golf. She’s also a self confessed Liverpool FC supporter!

Originally from Zimbabwe, Alex had been settled in the UK for the past 23 years. His professional background is in the corporate world but in more recent years he has worked for a variety of local and national voluntary organisations. He loves to travel with his wife, and take in the odd round of golf.

A mum of two teenagers, Jemma has worked in a variety of settings supporting older people. She’s also a dab hand at gardening, is a qualified therapist and has worked as a primary school teaching assistant. Her love of animals has led her to volunteer for several animal charities over the years too.

David, born and bred in Brighton, runs a window cleaning company with Gary. In his spare time he’s seriously into fitness and in particular he loves a weight-lifting challenge.

Amanda’s background includes teaching, film sets, casting, and more recently being front of house at a busy cafe. She has lived in Brighton for 30 years bringing up her four children. She loves to swim and cook when time allows.

Cindy previously worked in finance for many years before making the change and retraining as a gardener. She loves growing vegetables and is very proud of her wildflower meadow which she has been cultivating for the past seven years!

Sara has worked in the events industry for many years, although started her working life in the travel world. She also volunteers for a national cancer charity, and is a wedding celebrant to boot! To relax she loves to sing as part of a gospel choir.

Originally from the North East of England, Nicola came to Brighton in 1997 and never left. Nicola has worked for much of her life in travel, as cabin crew and more recently as a travel consultant. She loves to bake, watch a good film and catch up with friends over a cuppa.

Leslie is a yoga teacher and artist and loves to share both these passions with others. After years of extensive travels and life overseas she is happy to be back here enjoying long walks along the coast and south downs.

Jackie has lived much of her life in Brazil but came back to England to settle with her family eight years ago. Prior to having children she worked as an event organiser. In addition to looking after her young family she has volunteered for a number of community organisations. She loves to cook and socialise, and loves nothing better than a walk by the sea.

Jo is a physio by profession but in more recent years has worked as a special needs teaching assistant. Jo has a large family who she loves to see and feed! She also loves gardening, both in her own garden and as a volunteer for a local therapeutic gardening project.

Guy studied furniture design at college and then taught design & technology for 20 years. Having honed his skills developing properties in Sussex Guy has now set up a property maintenance company with his business partner, Pete. When time allows he enjoys a game of cricket and a walk with his dog on the Downs.

Christina has enjoyed a colourful career as a professional hair and make up artist for 30 years. With her four children now ‘flown the nest’ she is able to indulge her passions for yoga, visiting friends, walks by the sea and travelling.

Having lived in Hong Kong for many years Emma is now happily settled in Sussex. She was worked and volunteered in several customer facing roles in the community including front of house in a cafe, supporting people with mental health challenges, and in retail. She loves to be out in nature whenever possible!

Jules has worked as a shoemaker, designer and more recently as a dance teacher. She loves to dance for pleasure and enjoys cooking (and eating!), and being with friends and family. When time allows she does yoga and mediation and takes long walks on the beach.

Jilly is a mum of two and a property developer with a background in finance. She has a passion for food and loves nothing more than cooking and entertaining friends. In her spare time she enjoys outdoor fitness, the cinema and travelling.

Jane is Brighton born and bred. She lives with her young family and enjoys being by the sea to walk and swim. She has worked in the caring world for the last twelve years and loves what she does. When time allows she likes a good quiz and getting down to some art and craft.

Jean has lived in Hove for over 25 years. She was publican at the Sussex Cricketers for many years which improved her knowledge of cricket dramatically! These days she juggles life with her young family alongside charity fundraising. She loves the cinema, walking and drinking coffee with friends.

Stewart lives in Lewes where he is involved in several charities. He has spent much of his career supporting older adults to live independently. He loves yoga, walking, cooking, reading and meeting new people.

Clare has been a support worker for many years, working with older people and also younger people with learning disabilities. She has green fingers, growing her own vegetables, and has taken her love of plants to another level by making her own remedies. She loves art and nature in equal measure.

Paulette has worked in health and social care in a variety of roles. In her spare time she loves to be busy, dog walking or meeting friends for a cuppa. She loves all animals, travel, cooking and eating out, dancing and tennis. But to really relax she says you can’t beat a good murder mystery on the TV!

Bella has spent much of her working life writing and editing, but is also a passionate artist and has run art classes for children for many years. When enjoying some down time she loves to read, listen to music, and get to the odd yoga class.

Ellie has worked with young children most of her professional life, both as a nanny and as a nursery nurse. She loves spending time with her grown up family or with friends, and she’s quite handy with a paintbrush if required!

Michelle works as a part time foot health practitioner and is also a carer for adults with learning disabilities. In her spare time she loves to swim in the sea and explore the French countryside with her husband on their tandem!

Amy is a support worker and is currently studying to be a counsellor. She loves to socialise and also enjoys reading, yoga, cooking and spending time in nature. She lives in Hove with her two young children and partner.

Cathy, a “champion of domestic life” enjoys baking, sewing and reading, and is passionate about architecture and design. At weekends she relaxes at her beach hut in Hove.

Diana is a retired nurse who has lived and worked both here and abroad. Now settled back in Brighton with her large adult family, she likes to walk her dogs and has interests in gardening, cooking & nutrition, permaculture, art, bee keeping, Reiki, Buddhism and animal welfare.

Sally has worked as a dementia specialist for many years. She has enjoyed travelling far and wide but these days prefers to explore closer to home. She is passionate about craft activities and loves teaching anyone who will let her! Sally adores her daily walk with her dog Willow.

Christine has lived in Hove for over twenty five years now and still loves it! She worked for an airline for many years but is now happy working locally, walking her dog Barney, reading with her book club, and chatting with friends over coffee and cake.

Jane’s background is in creative arts therapy and she has many years experience working in that capacity with vulnerable young people. She lives in Brighton and has two teenagers to keep her busy! She loves to cook, read, walk her dog and spend time with friends.

For the last 20 years Marianna has lived in Lewes bringing up her children and working as a nurse.  She is also a trained aromatherapist and reflexologist and loves cooking, gardening and wildlife.

Dominique has worked in many different care settings over the last 20 years, including nannying. Alongside work her other passion is animals, especially dogs. She has also worked as a dog walker and can’t wait to have her own. She adores the sea, both swimming in it and sailing in it!

Annie has been supporting people to live independently in their homes for the past 12 years. She’s a practical sort, and creative too so loves to paint and upcycle furniture & household objects, as well as doing repairs and alterations with her sewing machine. Our very own Repair Shop!

Corinne is French but has been happily settled in Sussex for over 15 years, although loves popping back to France to see the grandchildren whenever she can. She has always enjoyed looking after people and has had a varied career in retail, hotels and banks. She loves to cycle and swim on her days off!

‘Variety is the Spice of Life’ is Stephanie’s catch phrase, having worked and volunteered in all sorts of capacities including community work, special education, interior design, and running a cafe.

Trea is originally from the Netherlands where she started her career in hair and beauty but has lived in the UK for over 25 years. She lives in Hove with her young family and loves to travel, garden, and go for long country walks. She also volunteers for a local charity.

Nicola lives in Brighton with her sons and Italian husband, so of course speaks Italian too. She has worked in all sorts of areas including education and the charity sector. In her spare time she loves to take photos, go on long walks, and visit museums and art galleries. She also loves to potter on her allotment!

Vibha is mum to two girls who are taller than her! She loves the outdoors and equally a puzzle or a game. She works as a support to mums giving birth and loves reflexology and massage.

Angela is an enthusiastic part-time nanny working across Brighton and Hove. She loves walks in nature, animals, cycling, travelling, seeing live music, and any opportunity to dance! She loves having a good natter and a laugh over a cuppa.

Steve runs a building, plumbing and decorating company. He loves to run and cycle and is happiest outdoors. He can often be found running the bar at his sons’ school PTA events.

Alexa is a creative sort, from interiors to furniture and jewellery design. She also provides support to women going through menopause. She’s a keen cook, and when family life and work allow she loves to walk her slightly naughty puppy!

A mum to two adult daughters, Stella runs a small landscaping business. Her rescue pup gets her out into the woods, fields or beach most days. She loves cooking and, of course, gardening, as well as reading and writing. And a good chat about current affairs too!

Mandy is a singing & piano teacher, and home-tutor. She also loves singing jazz, travelling (especially to Turkey), walking by the sea and meeting up with friends.

Wendy worked for a high-street bank for 32 years, and has since discovered that there if life beyond banking! She loves reading and jigsaws, and can often be found rambling on the Downs when not looking after her four grandchildren.

Originally from Australia, Vic settled in Brighton 13 years ago to bring up her young family. A dress maker by profession, she’s pretty handy with all things practical. In her spare time she likes keeping fit, the odd pub quiz, and catching up with friends and family.

Gary runs a window cleaning business in Brighton with David, and when he isn’t working or looking after his three children he loves to relax by doing a spot of photography.