Kirstie

“I am married to Simon, who is a structural engineer and works from an office in our garden

“We have two grown-up daughters who both live at home. We also have two doggies. Bertie is a gentle and loving, older golden retriever, while Missie is a lively and sometimes loud, little, young rescue from Romania, who looks like a cross between a golden retriever and a corgi due to her short legs.

“In May 2024, I was elected local district councillor for Capel, Leigh, Newdigate & Charlwood. I enjoy the community work with local people, trying to help sort out things from housing to school transport.

“In the past, I have been a school governor at The Weald Primary School in Beare Green as well as part of the local community groups organising Newdigate’s Village Day and the refurbishing of the village playground. I have also worked as a garden planner for more than a decade and had a part-time job at Knights Plant Centre in Betchworth.

“I am so happy to have found Tapestry Day Club. As soon as I learnt what they did, I felt excited to be part of the team. I love having people in my home and welcoming guests.”

Kirstie supports families from Newdigate, Reigate, west of Crawley and all villages in those surrounding areas.

Tapestry Day Club dementia day care charity host Newdigate