Hi, I’m Iona, I live in Leonard Stanley with my husband and two daughters. Our eldest finished playgroup in July 2024 and my youngest is due to be joining in the Autumn 2024.

Before deciding to be full time mum, I worked as a children’s Speech and Language Therapist and have a passion for ensuring children in the early years have the best possible opportunities to thrive and have plenty of fun!

Kings Stanley Playgroup is such a supportive and nurturing setting that has really helped our eldest daughter to feel safe, settled and increasingly confident. I have joined the committee as Secretary because I would love to do what I can to ensure we continue to have this wonderful playgroup as part of our community for many more children to benefit from. 

Hi, I am Gavin, I live in Leonard Stanley with my wife and 4 children; Charlie, Mia and our youngest  additions to the family, twins Felix & Imogen, who are due to start at KSPG in September. Last but not least is our much loved dog Edith.

Originally from Glasgow I moved to Kent when I was 6. 

I have a BA Honours in Business from the University of Kent and have worked in the insurance industry since graduating. I spent almost 10 years in London working in the City before moving to the Stanley's. I love the local community and I am pleased to be able to give something back as part of the Playgroup committee.

I'm Rachel and I live in the village with my husband, two boys and two dogs. My youngest attends KSPG and is absolutely thriving there. 

In my day job, I am a Registered Veterinary Nurse, with a certificate in Small Animal Nutrition which is where my passion lies. In my downtime, I'm a keen knitter and reader.

I've been a committee member now for two years as a general member and have now stepped forward to be Secretary for the upcoming year. I love being able to support my local playgroup and the surrounding villages. Fundraising is a favourite of mine!

Hi, I’m Kerry and I live in Stonehouse, with my husband, three children, Gracie (7), Edie (3) and Cooper (2), our Jack Russell and Tortoise! Gracie thrived at a different setting under Vicki’s management and when it was Edie’s turn to start playgroup I was thrilled to get her into Kings Stanley Playgroup and Cooper has joined her this September.

I work in bookkeeping in Kings Stanley and grew up here so it’s the perfect setting to have my youngest two children in.

This is my first year as a general committee member and I’m excited to be a part of the fantastic fundraising events that my family have loved taking part in over the past few years!

Hi, I’m Laura, I’ve lived in Kings Stanley for the last eight years with my partner and our three dogs. My daughter, Jessica, attends KSPG and has grown so much in confidence since being at the playgroup. This is my first year as a committee member and am looking forward to supporting the playgroup via the committee for the coming year.

I started hairdressing when I left school and loved furthering my career, after completing all of my levels, I became an assessor. I then went on to accomplish my degree at the Loreal London headquarters and became a Colour Specialist, I recently became a Loreal ID artist. I am still hairdressing but balancing a family life too. 

Hi, I’m Kirsty and I have two girls, Florence (3) who attends KSPG and Iona (11 months) who will join when she is old enough. My husband, Dave, and I moved here in 2019 from Cheltenham and have loved getting to know the area.