The committee is a group of up to 14 volunteers from all walks of life who give up their time to help make Lee an even better place in which to live, work and visit. It comprises a Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and up to 10 local members, all of whom belong to the Lee Residents Association.
We moved to Lee on Solent in 2003, 10 years later I opened The Mortgage Helpers on the High Street. Lee on Solent was an amazing place to raise 2 boys, it continues to be an immensely rewarding place to work and I can’t think of anywhere else I would rather live. Lee has everything that we need, fantastic local shops, bars and restaurants along with beautiful, panoramic views across the Solent.
I was born and lived in Portsmouth until 2021 when I moved to Lee on Solent. I have worked in administration for 10 years. In 2016 I had my now 8 year old son Theo. In 2017 I became guardian to my younger brother Alfie. We all love living in Lee-On-the-Solent and feel so lucky to be here, which is why I want to be more actively involved with the community.
I was born in Fleetwood Lancashire, at that time a prosperous fishing port. Now its claim to fame is being the hometown of the Tenor Mr Alfie Boe and home of Fisherman’s Friend (the lozenges, not the singing group). On marriage to a Petty Officer in the Royal Navy I left to live in Scotland and subsequently travelled the UK, until finally settling in Stubbington in 1981. Sadly my husband passed away and it was then I decided life is too short and began travelling. I found a travel company who specialised in holidays for solo travellers and have had many fantastic experiences all over the world. I still travel but these days closer to home and also enjoy cruising. I moved to Lee-on-the-Solent in 2006 and joined Lee Residents Association around 4 years ago. Hopefully my 40 years of working in finance for both public sector and private companies will stand me in good stead for the roll of Treasurer.
I originate from Yorkshire but came down South in 1968 when I was 17 and joined the Wrens. I met my husband, David who was in the Navy. After moving around with our daughter we settled in Lee-on-the-Solent in 1986 when my husband was at HMS Daedalus. I worked at Plessy’s and M&S and was involved in the new Hedge End store as the Fashions Supervisor. In 2009 I qualified as a Pharmacy Technician. My late husband was Chair and Treasurer in the Conservative Club and I feel I would like to have a more active role within the changing and growing community and meet some of the local residents.
CO-OPTED COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Brian Mansbridge -Planning & Infrastructure
Julie Orr – Media Secretary
Linda Sheridan -Projects Manager, The Review
Michael Sheridan – Environment, The Review
PREVIOUS COMMITTEE MEMBERS
I trained in Mine Warfare and as a Hovercraft pilot. I was awarded an MBE in the Gulf War. After a Navy career I worked for the NHS for 15 years while touring the Inland Waterways by narrowboat. On retiring to Lee, I support the LRA, the Gosport Society and St Faith’s.
I have lived in Lee over 35 years and joined the Committee over 20 years ago initially to protect the airfield from gravel extraction. I am lead in the planning team which looks at all planning applications for Lee on the Solent.
(Alison has worked tirelessly with LRA since 1995 and has now retired from LRA)
I was born in Fareham where I lived for over 70 years, before moving to Lee. My husband and I designed, built and ran a very successful residential home for 15 years. I am a Trustee of a housing charity in Gosport and have a special interest in the elderly and health matters
I moved from Gosport to Lee in 1969. Been involved in the Community for around 50 years or more. I retired after 40 years from the Civil Service in 2005. Chair – Lee Horticultural Society and LRA Committee Member – Events – Lee Historic Walks and Talks and the monthly BOOST Table Top Events (not currently running)
