I have been actively involved in community work in Luton since 1980. My involvement has been  in local community development, community relations and regeneration issues - both in an elected voluntary capacity.

I am the Manager of Luton Irish Forum with responsibility for the centre, a team of 5 staff, 65 volunteers and a membership of 800 and I report to the Board of trustees. Over 15000 users visit our centre annually.

Training and developing aged 3 months - 19 years in the art of dance, music, gymnastics and drama. Providing childcare provisions for young babies and toddlers. Also offering reading, writing and spelling classes to children and young

people whom are dyslexic.

Working with troubled young people to help them achieve their full potential emotionally and socially and in consequence, in education. We have developed a series of eight weeks therapeutic group programme's.