Hyndburn Community Network
Board Members
Arthur Bateman
Arthur was nomiated by Hyndburn Better Government for Older People (BGOP)of which he is Chairperson. Arthur represents the Accrington area, Over 50s and people with disabilities. His interests are education and social care.
Arthur is a representative from the community sector on the Hyndburn Local Strategic Partnership Assembly Board.
Arthur is also a member of Hynburn Community Network's Human Resources sub-group.
Kevin Gibson - Health & Safety
Kevin was nominated to the Board by Oswaldtwislte St Mary's FC of which he is Secretary. He represents Oswaldtwistle and Children & Young People. His interests are sport.
Kevin is also a member of Hyndburn Community Network's Health and Safety sub-group.
Martin Hartley-Smith - Treasurer
Martin is a Director of CanWe Solutions a Community Interest Company linked to Child Action NW and has worked in the voluntary sector for about 10 years. Martin has strong all round skills in finance, marketing, governance and human resources. He will bring to the Network his previous experience as a business advisor for Business Link East Lancashire and his knowledge and skills from running his own design and print business for 8 years.
Martin is also Hyndburn Community Network's Treasurer, and a member on the Network's Finance and Marketing sub-groups.
Michael Wolstenholme
Michael was nominated to the Board by the Christian Institute Oswaldtwistle where he is an Elder. Michael represents Oswaldtwistle and the Faith Sector. His interests are community safety and education.
Michael is also a member of Hyndburn Community Network's Human Resources, Marketing and Health and Safety sub-groups.
Peter Shaw - Chairman
Peter was nominated to the Board by Laneside Residents Association of which he is the Chairperson. Peter represents Accrington and all diversity groups. His interests are community safety, enterprise, health, economy, employment & regeneration.
Peter is the Chairman of Hyndburn Community Network and is also on the Network's Core Management Team, and the Finance sub-group.
Peter also represents the community on the Local Strategic Partnership Assembly Board, of which he is the Chairperson. As Chairperson of the LSP he sits on the Performance & Delivery Group.
Staff
Barbara Sharples - Network Manager
Barbara joined the Network in September 2005 as Community Network Development Officer.
Barbara has a background in economic regeneration, business development, advertising, public relations, marketing and education.
In March 2007, Barbara became the Network Manager.
Barbara has a teaching qualification and has a special interest in widening participation, barriers to learning and working with long-term unemployed people and adult learning.
Barbara's interests are community, environment, culture & leisure and children & young people.
Donna Woodstock - Volunteer
Donna joined the Network in January 2011 as a volunteer through vinvolved. Donna's role is to support the communications and information functions at the Network including website management by updating the Network’s website on a weekly basis and sending out e-bulletins. Donna will be assisting the Forums to promote their meetings, events and activities on the Network’s website.
VOLUNTEERS
If you would like to volunteer at the Network please contact us on 01254 232426 or 232569 or email admin@hyndburncommunitynetwork.org.uk
