To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Chelmsford and the Neighbourhood  Committee Profiles President - Philip Firth I am 73 years old, and I have lived on Moulsham Lodge Estate  for over 44 years. I was active in the fund raising for the original  Community Centre from 1965 on until it's opening in 1972.I have  been the Borough Councillor for Moulsham Lodge ward since  November 1981, except for a sabbatical from 1995 to 1999. I was  also Mayor in 1988/89 - Chelmsford's Centenary Year. I work for various charities, such as Barnados, Marie Curie, and  Farleigh Hospice. I have been a school governor on all three  local schools, and am currently on Moulsham Infants, for which I  have been Chairman of Governors for more than twenty years. I  have been working to get back our Community Centre for nearly  four years, because I sincerely believe it is the main reason we  have such a strong sense of community on this estate. Chair - Rosalind Webb  I first became involved in community work when my daughters  belonged to the local Brownie Pack. I began as a helper and  eventually became Brown Owl.     For a considerable number of years I was an elected member of  Springfield Parish Council. During my time as Chairman I headed up the committee which was responsible for acquisition of the land  together with the tendering and building process of the now very  successful Springfield Parish Centre.   In 1998 I became a Trustee of the Chelmsford YMCA and I am still  on the Board. I am also Vice Chairman of the Friends of Chelmsford  Museums and Chairman of the Susan Trust which is raising money  for the restoration of the last remaining barge purpose built for  service on the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation.  Vice Chair - Lorna Fuller (Holding the banner on the left)  I am 38 years old and have three children, I have lived in  this area for 5 years, I have been running Parent and  Toddler groups now for 6 years and love every minute of  it. I have been involved in various community groups ie,  Parent Association for Moulsham Infant School  (S.M.I.L.E) I am on the committee for Little Acorns Pre-  School and always try to get involved in local events  within the area.   The reason why I have joined the Moulsham Lodge  Community Action Group is that I feel there is a strong  community atmosphere in the area and strongly believe  that a community centre is absolutely necessary to fulfil  the needs of the whole area. There are not nearly  enough facilities in the vicinity that cater for the large populated area. The centre if it was  approved would provide an invaluable resource within the community. Honorary Treasurer - Tony Griffiths  By background I am trained as a scientist and have many years experience as a manager  running laboratories which test the quality of foods or pharmaceuticals. I am not currently not  employed but undertake consultancy work when I can get it. I have lived with my wife and  family in the Moulsham Lodge area for over 30 years. My knowledge and experience as a  manager includes financial expertise having been responsible for operations with up to £2M pa budgets, I was also for nearly three years Honorary Treasurer for a local church so have  experience of meeting the financial requirements of the Charities Act. Having seen the Moulsham area grow over 30 years with no development of social amenities it  is essential that the Community Centre is reclaimed and kept for the community. One only  needs to look at Springfield or Great Baddow to see benefits of such a centre to a community.  Secretary - Dave Mack  I am 44 years young and live in Tile Kiln with my wife and  children. I was born in Moulsham and spent my school  years at all three Moulsham Schools. Most of my children  have gone to Moulsham Schools.  My Father still lives in  Ash Grove. I grew up using the previous Community Centre  and my parents also donated to help create it. I took part as  a child in the street carnivals that were organised through  the community centre. I have hired the hall for birthday  parties. I have worked for Canon uk as a professional print  technician for the last 13 years. I work as a consultant to  office managers giving advice on document management  and print. I have also worked for Bass Taverns as a Public  house Manager and have run my own print and design  business. In the past I have been active in Moulsham Infants School  Parent association (SMILE) and stood as Secretary.  I am active in the local community. Apart from my support for Moulsham Lodge Community  Association I am also Vice Chairman of Ravens Football Club. Ravens has was formed in  1988 and hence we will be celebrating our 21st season this winter. I have been involved with  Ravens for all 21 years. Ravens have both Youth and Adult sections and at present have 6  Youth teams and 3 Adult sides. Ravens have for a long time been looking to the community centre as a base for their club  house and perhaps to use Moulsham School for their pitch and training. We tried to involve  ourselves in the previous association but decided against as we thought they were  unprofessional. Areas such as Broomfield (behind the Angel Public House) and Springfield  (Arun Close) have areas dedicated to a team. They provide support and activity to the  community especially youth. Moulsham does not have this facility. A valuable facility that could  help the youth centre proposed by P.C. Sandra Strange, help with fitness and exercise and to  give today's children focus. One of Ravens members is interested in starting a Tennis Club  within the Ravens umbrella and we feel that Moulsham Community Centre would be an ideal  place. My experience as a Public House Manager will mean I can give valuable advice to the  Association on Bar Management although I do not wish to run the Bar myself. My experience  with Canon and my own business means I can help with office management and publicity. Moulsham needs a centre to support both the original estates and the newer Tile Kiln and  Burghley Way estates. To provide youth support and older people support. Moulsham has a  split public of young and old and the centre can provide everything that they may need.  Fundraising - Christine Packer   My name is Christine Packer. I am 49 years old and have lived on Moulsham Lodge all my life,  first as a child with my parents and then when married with my husband and two children. I was involved in the original fundraising for the community centre as a teenager and have  used it on many occasions over the years.   I work as a School Business Manager for a large secondary school in Essex managing a  budget of £8.5 million. I am a member of the senior leadership team and line manage 77  support staff consisting of admin, premises, catering, ICT network, learning support assistants, finance and cleaning staff. I am in the final year of studying for an MBA in Educational  Business Leadership with the University of London. I believe that Moulsham Lodge is a close knit special community and we deserve the best. Communications Officer  - Mark Springett  I have lived on Moulsham Lodge for 22 years, nearly all my  married life. In that time my wife and I have brought up 2  daughters that have attended the local Moulsham Schools through  Infant to Senior - In their early years they both attended Toddler  Groups at the Community Centre, and still have friends to this day  from their time there, my eldest in 20! I think that shows real sense  community belonging. I have worked in the Chelmsford area all my life since leaving  school, after a couple of initial jobs I ended up working for Marconi  and recently left after nearly 22 years service (now called BAE  Systems INSYTE) - I now work for SELEX Communications in  Basildon, but only after we had to move off the New Writtle St. site  (SELEX was Marconi Comms !) - The many changes of the  Marconi company have confused even the best of us ! I have  worked in a Commercial and Sales & Marketing environment for the last 15 or more years and  latterly as a Bid Manager responsible for tenders in the defence sector, managing large and  disparate groups of people. I can use my experience and skills in a number of areas e.g.  marketing the centre. Having been involved in the Moulsham Infants PTA (called SMILE), it is easy to see how  community spirit brings people together. During the time when the Community Centre was  open, we were members and enjoyed great events like New Years Eve and Family Day BBQ's  - My wife also attended Keep Fit classes - my Mother also performed on stage when I was but  a wee lad! All this at the bottom of the road!  It is now clear the community needs a facility that combines and brings back all of the  separated and disbanded groups and individuals that once used it. The local churches were  never designed to accommodate the community in the same way and other facilities are full to  bursting. Additional Non Elected Committee Member The Revd Carol Smith Originally from Kent, I have lived and worked in the City  and various parts of the UK, and also in the Middle East,  in a variety of secretarial/high profile support roles.   After due training and qualification, in July 2004 and  following ordination and licensing to the Church of  England, I moved to Epping, where I was ordained priest  the following year. In October 2007, I moved to  Moulsham Lodge, Chelmsford, when I was appointed  Vicar of St Luke's, which is the Parish Church for  Moulsham Lodge with Tile Kiln. Mission and outreach are key areas of my work as a  parish priest.  St Luke's serves Moulsham Lodge and  Tile Kiln, and its position on Gloucester Avenue puts it at  the heart of this thriving community.  Local groups enjoy  the regular use of our large and small halls for their  activities and we run a Saturday Coffee Morning for local residents on a weekly basis.        I am involved in the work of all five schools in the parish (Moulsham High School & Humanities  College, where I am a Community Governor; Moulsham Infant School, Moulsham Junior  School, Mildmay Junior School and Mildmay Infant School, where I regularly take school  assemblies).  I am also a member of the NAP; Community Association (led by our Ward  Councillor); the Moulsham Campus Alliance (Combined schools' group); an Ecumenical  Partners Group (i.e. Churches Together in Moulsham Lodge); and more recently, the  Moulsham Lodge Community Centre Action Group, which is seeking to restore the Community  Centre to the residents, for their use.      Within the wider church, I sit on the Chelmsford Diocesan Bishop's International Group (which  keeps track of our overseas Diocesan Companion links, e.g. in Kenya, Trinidad & Tobago,  Sweden and others).  In 2006 I was a member of a Study Group which visited Kenya and have  subsequently set up link projects between a Medical Dispensary in Kenya and St John's  Church, Epping; and between a Street Children's Project in Kenya and St Luke's Church,  Moulsham. I have also been appointed as Commissary (ambassador) to the Bishop of Meru in  Kenya.      From 2004 to 2006, I also provided part-time hospital chaplaincy at St Margaret's Hospital,  Epping; ambulance station chaplaincy in Epping, and workplace chaplaincy at Epping Forest  District Council Offices.  Since moving to Chelmsford in 2007, I provide weekly Workplace  Chaplaincy sessions to Essex County Council in County Hall and have more recently been  piloting a Workplace Chaplaincy Scheme in Her Majesty's Court Services at Priory Court,  Chelmsford. Click below for profile   President Philip Firth Chair  Rosalind Webb  Vice Chair  Lorna Fuller  Honorary Treasurer  Tony Griffiths  Secretary Dave Mack  Fundraising  Christine Packer   Communications Officer  Mark Springett  Additional Non Elected Committee Member The Revd Carol Smith