I have lived in the village for 14 years and throughout that time have been an active member of The Dedham Players occasionally even treading the boards. I worked in banking for 39 years before retiring 3 years ago after a varied and fulfilling career. I enjoy golf, watercolour painting and many aspects of the computer including graphic design and photography.  I am a keen footpath walker and often seen trudging around the vale with my lovely Golden Retriever. I am particularly interested in preserving the village  for the benefit of generations to come whilst embracing change only when seen to be beneficial for everyone. My main activity at the moment is to take forward the creation of The Dedham Parish Plan and to ensure that the outcome reflects the views of everyone throughout the village as to how they want to see the village develop.