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 David Ball - Chairman
5 Laurel Drive
Countesthorpe
LE8 5RX
Phone: 0116 277 5253
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I have lived and worked in Countesthorpe for thirty nine years. I am married and have two children, a son and a daughter who were educated in Countesthorpe. I have three granddaughters and one grandson who all live in the County area.
From the year 2000 to 2002, I was elected Parish Chairman, and am still actively involved with the Parish Council, being a member of the Police Liaison, the Village Hall and the Council Property working parties.
In my spare time I am a keen amateur gardener and very much involved with a local Rotary Club and the Senior Citizens Luncheon Club in Countesthorpe and other local charities. |
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 Rev. Mick Gillespie - Deputy Chairman
3 Penfold Drive
Countesthorpe
LE8 5TP
Phone: 0116 278 1130
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I have lived in Countesthorpe for 37 years. Married for 47 years to Gill with three sons and one daughter and now blessed with three grandsons and one granddaughter.
My career was largely with BT where I was firstly an engineer then for many years on Technical Support with the last decade or so in management. Ordained priest in the Church of England in 1989 and served as a minister in secular employment until I retired from BT in 2001. Still active within our local church of St Andrews and St Bartholomew’s church in Foston.
Joined the Parish Council in 2004 and played a lead part in the Parish Questionnaire of 2005. I was the author of the Questionnaire Report published to the village in 2005. I chaired the Parish Plan Working Party, formed by the Parish Council, to address issues raised from the Questionnaire Action Plan. As the Parish Plan has been completed, my main role now is to chair a new group asked by the Parish Council to look into how we could either improve or add to our village facilities and to look after the Parish Council website. |
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 Maureen Baum
6 Laurel Drive
Countesthorpe
LE8 5RX
Phone: 0116 277 4705
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I have lived in Countesthorpe for 32 years and have adult twin daughters who have been educated at each of the local schools.
I worked for a bank for sixteen years before having the children and for the past sixteen years have worked in education administration. I am Office Manager at a local primary school and have been since it opened.
Over the years I have been Treasurer and Secretary for two Ladies Evening Groups helping to set one up and also helped to set up the Parents and Friends Group at my local school. I set up and ran the school 100 Club for six years before passing it over to another person. |
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 Trevor Blood
10 Tophall Drive
Countesthorpe
LE8 5PW
Phone: 0116 277 4212
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I have lived in the village for 33 years, am married to Stephanie and have two daughters both educated at the local schools. I am an active member of the Countesthorpe Herald and also a member of St. Andrew’s Church.
My interests are in hedge laying and dry stone walling, conservation of the environment and the improvement of Countesthorpe and its amenities. |
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 Adrian Clifford
43 Rosebank Road
Countesthorpe
LE8 5QY
Phone: 0116 277 8799
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Aged thirty two, I have lived in the village all my life and very much value the benefits and quality of life Countesthorpe offers.
In 2003 I welcomed the opportunity and responsibility of becoming a Parish Councillor and continue to enjoy the varied challenges within this role. |
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 Tony Collis-Smith
73 Winchester Road
Countesthorpe
LE8 5PN
Phone: 0116 277 2133
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We have lived in Countesthorpe for 49 years, and our five children grew up in the village and passed through our schools.
I have always been interested in the growth and development of our village and its facilities. I serve as a governor of the Leyslands High School. |
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 Robert Daw
11 The Rowans
Countesthorpe
Leicester
LE8 5TF
Phone: 0116 277 1694
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I have enjoyed living in the village for nearly forty years. My wife taught at the Junior school for 20 years and both my daughters were educated there. I have four grandchildren. I trained as a teacher and was Deputy Head and Acting Head of a Leicestershire High school where I taught for 27 years.
I am now retired and look forward to contributing to the life of the community. My interests include bell-ringing, canal boating and caravanning. I am also a member of the Countesthorpe and Foston Heritage Group. |
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 Frank Duffield
3 Barnley Close
Countesthorpe
LE8 5SD
Phone: 0116 277 4581
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Frank is married and has two grown up children. He has lived in our village for over 40 years and is now retired.
Frank continues to take great interest and pleasure in being a member of the many excellent organisations to be found in our village. He is presently a Governor of the Village Nursery School and of the College.
Frank is a member of the Parish Council and Blaby District Council and had the privilege of being elected Chairman of both Councils. |
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 Gwen Farrands
19 Scalborough Close
Countesthorpe
Phone: 0116 278 4517
I have lived in Countesthorpe for the past 12 years and have three children that have been educated at schools in Countesthorpe and Whetstone. Whilst living in Oadby when my children were young I went into their school as a volunteer helper at least once a week.
I worked in a bank before I had my children and for the last 10 years have worked in primary schools starting as a lunchtime supervisor in Oadby. I am now working at a primary school in Whetstone as a teaching assistant, supporting children with special needs. I have been in my present position for the last 6 years and thoroughly enjoy my job.
Over the years I have been a tawny Owl for a Brownie pack and a volunteer for the mini rugby section at a rugby club. In my spare time I enjoy swimming, cycling and gardening. |
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 Betty Forecast
42 Linden Farm Drive
Countesthorpe
Phone: 0116 278 2517
Lived in Countesthorpe at the same address for the past 16 years and am now retired.
Have one daughter who lives in the village and a son who lives at Dunton Bassett. I have six grandchildren.
Previously worked at the MOD as a Personal Assistant to a serving Colonel and later on held a post in the NHS as Personal Assistant to the Finance Officer.
I served on the Education Committee there and also as Welfare Secretary to NALGO.
My interests are reading, the theatre and bowling with friends from Dunchurch at Rugby Thornfield. |
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 Peter Holdridge
25 Linden Avenue
Countesthorpe
Phone: 0116 277 1974
I am 44 years old and have lived in Countesthorpe for almost the whole of my life. I am married to Victoria and have 3 children. I am interested in the life of the village and in keeping it a great place to live. |
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 Cynthia James
Phone: 0116 277 3550
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Having lived in Countesthorpe for 40 years, I have witnessed many changes to the village over the years. Whilst both my children grew up and were educated in local schools, I took an active part in village life, especially in the Garden and Allotment Society and other preservation groups.
After 18 years of teaching, retirement enabled me to renew my connections and interests in local affairs. I now serve as the Council’s tree warden, hoping wherever possible to encourage conservation in a period of accelerating change. |
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 David Jennings
122 Station Road
Countesthorpe
LE8 5TD
Phone: 0116 277 4263
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David Jennings is the longest serving member of Countesthorpe Parish Council having been elected in May 1970. David also represents Countesthorpe on Blaby District Council and Leicestershire County Council.
Born in Countesthorpe, he has lived here all his life. Married to Joy for over 30 years, they have two grown up children. Within an hour of being born the District Nurse was taking David round the village to show him off because he was such a pretty baby. To this day David claims that some things never change. |
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 Joy Jennings
122 Station Road
Countesthorpe
LE8 5TD
Phone: 0116 277 4263
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I have lived in Countesthorpe since marrying David 31 years ago, and have 2 grown up children. Until my retirement I was a teacher at Fleckney Primary School. In 2003 I returned to the Parish Council after having previously served for 8 years.
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 Ken Mason
79 Winchester Road
Countesthorpe
LE8 5PN
Phone: 0116 277 2176
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Retied Electrical Engineer. Arrived in Countesthorpe from Yorkshire in 1963. Would like to see more recreational facilities for both the young folk and retired made available within the village. Supporter of Rugby League football particularly the Bradford Bulls.
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 Ian Paterson
6 The Chestnuts
Countesthorpe
LE8 5TL
Phone: 0116 277 6259
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My wife Patsy and I moved to Countesthorpe in 1968 with, at the time one daughter. Since then we have gained another daughter and two grandchildren. Doesn't time fly!
I was co-opted on to the Parish Council in 1977 and have remained there since. In that time I have served as Council Chairman on two occasions and served on all the committees, sub committees and working parties.
Life away from Parish Council affairs is taken up with Active Arts, the Twinning Association, the Heritage Group, and trying to keep up with a weedy allotment. When we have a moment we also have a caravan to take away.
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 Martin Smith
46 Wheatland Drive
Countesthorpe
LE8 5RT
Phone: 0116 277 5783
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I have lived in the village since 1983 and have been a member of the Parish Council since 1991. I was elected as Chairman of the Parish Council in May 2008.
I am also Chair of the Governors at Greenfield Primary School having been a Governor since my son attended the school some years ago. I help to produce The Herald and have recently joined the committee of the Cricket Club. I am also a member of Blaby Lions Club who raise money for charity.
After leaving school I worked for a bank for 25 years and am currently working with other schools' governing bodies as their “Clerk to the Governors”. I also work two days a week for Governorline, the national telephone helpline for school governors.
In my spare time I enjoy playing golf (badly) and enjoy watching the local cricket teams.
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 Joan Weatherstone
4 Almond Close
Countesthorpe
LE8 5TG
Phone: 0116 277 1349
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Leicestershire-born Joan moved to Countesthorpe from Willoughby Waterleys in 1978, and has two daughters and three grandchildren.
Joan has served the Countesthorpe community for the past twenty years - both as a Parish Councillor and as Blaby District Councillor - having been chairperson of both Councils. Other village involvements include serving as a Governor of both Countesthorpe College and the Nursery School, Vice President of the Woman's Institute (she is National Home Economics judge) a member of the Countesthorpe Twinning Association and a member of St. Andrew's Church.
Leisure interests include playing golf, watching the Tigers, and being a grandmother.
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