Candidate for Beighton

I am 60, divorced with two adult children and have lived in Sheffield for 6 years I have also lived in Scotland, Wales and Australia. I have a degree in agricultural botany and I have been working with Beighton Environment Group and Sheffield City Council assisting and advising in the renovation and replanting of the old orchard near Robin Lane. I have played a major part in Apple Day at the orchard in the last 4 years.

I run a small business selling fruit trees, giving talks and working with community groups. In the past I have worked in local government, in education and in the voluntary sector for both small and large charities.

I grow much of own fruit and vegetables and try to do this in an environmentally friendly way. My business promotes home grown healthy food too. I try to support local businesses and shop locally I cycle locally whenever I can and I run a car with very low CO2 emissions. I recycle just about everything that I can and I use wood reclaimed out of skips for most construction. I have made considerable efforts to make our office staff aware of green issues and I promote recycling there too. I collect organic matter from my neighbours and make compost from it. I believe that my actions will help us combat climate change and am pushing for more local action and support from Sheffield City Council.