Parkinson's UK Cirencester & Stroud Branch
07586 532635 ask for Karen

Committee Members Details

Branch Chairman – Kevin Young

Hello, I’m Kevin Young. I worked in many different industries across the world, in London and Cirencester just before I retired in Dec 2019. I enjoy golf, I’m the 2024 Captain of Cirencester Golf Club. I gave up badminton due to injuries but I’m still club Treasurer, I play lots of golf and walking football with Cirencester Phoenix FC.

I want to guide the Committee to help every branch member by utilising all my years of business / industry experience in solving problems and improving various businesses to raise funds, grow the membership, increase participation and provide activities to help people live better with Parkinson’s. I can be contacted on 07880 255 927 or cirenstroudpuk@yahoo.com

Treasurer - Ivan Guerreiro

Bio to follow

Branch Secretary - Karen Young

Hi I’m Karen Young. I was a Quality professional working on Infrastructure projects in London until I retired in Oct 2020.

I enjoy swimming and I’m Chair of a badminton club in Swindon. We have 4 grandchildren, Max our dog and several friends who all keep me occupied, love to shop for shoes!

I wanted to give something back to the local community so joined this branch Oct 2021 to help with communication and organisation. I can be contacted on 07586 532 635 or cirenstroudpuk@yahoo.com

Committee Volunteer - Angie Fenton

I’m Angie Fenton, my lovely Dad had Parkinson’s for 20 years before he died in 2018. I joined as a volunteer to try and make sure that everyone knows what help and support is available. We didn’t know about this group when Dad was alive, and I don’t want anyone else to miss out on what it has to offer. Email me if you need any of our RESOURCE information leaflets and booklets – cirenstroudpuk@yahoo.com.

Vice Chair- Kath Clements

My name is Kath and I’ve recently semi-retired from secondary education where I worked mainly with students with special educational needs and their families for over 26 years. 

I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in March 2022 and have been discovering more about the disease, its spectrum of symptoms and unique effects on the individual ever since. 

I’ve always been actively involved in my community and joined the Parkinson’s committee as this has now become a focus within my life.

I can be contacted on kathryn.clements@hotmail.co.uk

Committee Volunteer

Position Available

Committee Volunteer - Diane Shelley

I’m Diane, I coordinate the Parkinson’s UK Coffee mornings at Cam.

I’ve been living with Parkinson’s for 18 years I really enjoy meeting others with Parkinson’s and their carers to offer support and friendship.

I can be contacted at dianeshelley@btinternet.com

Diane

Janie Bates - Committee Volunteer

I’m Janie and my husband Nick has Parkinson’s. We moved to Stroud from London to be near our 3 daughters.

I had been thinking about how good it would be to have a Stroud group and when Kevin told me it was a plan and then asked me to be on the committee as a volunteer I gulped but then agreed!
I am impressed at what has been achieved here and hope I can contribute in some way.
I can be emailed at janiebatesjewellery@gmail.com