Meet the Trustees

Angela (Chair)

As a keen gardener and walker, the chance to work on the creation of a nature reserve is an opportunity not to be missed and it will be a pleasure to see people and wildlife making use of the site as the project develops. After spending many years carrying out research and writing books about the Spanish Civil War, finding out about the history of this part of Headley Down is one of my particular interests.

Roger J (Treasurer)

Years of running a business, DIY and gardening have given me skills which should be useful as a trustee of the Nature Reserve. However, skill in the use of social media is not one I acquired and I shall be leaving that to others!

Siobhan (Secretary)

A relative newcomer to Headley Down, I escaped Woking in 2014 and found this beautiful place to put down my roots.  I’m so excited about the project to turn this scrap of neglected land into something beautiful and magical.  I’m also a newcomer to volunteering … never thought it was my kind of thing, but here I am, volunteering and loving it.  Really hope you will join us and be a part of this new chapter in the history of the landscape.

Roger G (Trustee)

I was raised on a farm where my grandfather taught me the importance of nature and the natural world around us.  At the age of 16 I went into a horticultural career, working before then spending 2 years at college to get my degree. From there I joined the prison service, teaching gardening skills. After 26 years, I felt it was time to move on so left seeking pastures new.

After taking a year out to deal with some health issues, I decided to go back to what has always given me the most pleasure, gardening. I eventually found a lovely job close to Headley Down and moved to the local area.

Through my hobby of beekeeping, I met a trustee who introduced me to the Headley Down Nature Reserve where I hope to be able to apply my many years of gardening skills and knowledge of the natural world to help those that have made such a beautiful reserve.