John Hayward
Chair
I am a retired head teacher and since retirement I have led a successful campaign to persuade the council to maintain a branch of out-of-school educational provision. I have also managed to get double yellow lines in our section of Avenue Road. I am a musician playing a number of instruments. I also run a ukulele group. Having lived here for 35 years and loved the area, I am keen on helping to make it a better place to live for the whole community.
Sue Swallow
Vice Chair
I have lived in Southampton for over 40 years, not that I expected to be here for so long! I moved from Shirley to Portswood and Gordon Avenue in 1992 and enjoy the mix of people and proximity to the Common. I have worked in many parts of the city and surroundings as a locum Pharmacist but was glad to retire and concentrate on the garden! The OARA has been a great way to meet people.
Wendy Stokes
Treasurer
Hilary Jackson
Secretary
I came to Southampton in 1987, moving here to be with my now husband and becoming a Saints' season ticket holder in the process. We have lived in Gordon Avenue since 1990. I retired as a secondary headteacher in 2013 and since then have enjoyed having more time to join in with community life, including through OARA and as a governor at Bevois Town Primary School.
Ann Woolnough
Minutes Secretary
I came to Southampton as a student in 1976 and never left. I have been living in Avenue Road since 1992. Since 2013 I have been researching the fascinating history of the area for Bevois Mount History.
Barbara Matcham
Committee Member & Clean Streets
I've lived in the OARA area since 1983 and my husband since 1970. In 1989 the first residents' association was set up of which I was a member; at that time we were mainly concerned with planning applications and parking problems. I'm happy to be involved again, particularly as the aims of the Association now include all aspects of the community. My particular concern is the cleaning up of the area and encouraging our changing population to become involved.
Barbro Fitzjohn
Committee Member and Arts Organiser
My name is Barbro and I have lived here for many years. I take a special interest in promoting the beauty of our area and the creativity of the people living here. As part of the committee, I like to bring energy and ideas to events that build community spirit. I have been Membership Secretary since 2015.
Ally Hayes
Committee Member, Bevois Mount History and Facebook
Phine Dahle
Committee Member
I have lived and worked in Southampton for 42 years. I love the many green areas in and around Southampton and a growing sense of community.
Ruth Magennis
Associate Committee Member
I've lived in Southampton since 2016, having come to England from Northern Ireland in 2015. I've lived in Inner Avenue all that time, but enjoy the community spirit of the entire Avenue area and keen to get more involved as an associate committee member! I'm particularly interested in green and environmental issues and how people can improve the environment where they live.
