Committee Members Details – we are all volunteers, utilising our life & career experiences to help people live well with their Parkinson’s.
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 gave up badminton due to injuries but I’m still club Treasurer, I play lots of golf and walking football with Cirencester Phoenix FC and I’m a committee member of Cirencester Chamber of Commerce.
I want to guide the Committee to help every branch member by utilising all my years of business / industry experience improving various businesses and solving their problems to raise funds, grow the membership, increase participation and provide helpful, worthwhile activities to help people live better with Parkinson’s. I can be contacted at [email protected]
Treasurer - Tony Kyle
When we moved from Somerset to Cirencester in 2024 I left my charity interests behind. I soon looked for some way I could use my aged brain to contribute to the Cirencester community. I have no Parkinson connections but I believe the objectives of the group and the achievements are laudable and rewarding. I am not an accountant but gained some qualifications many years ago and I have acted as treasurer for a number of local charities.
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 [email protected]
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 – [email protected].
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 [email protected]
Committee Volunteer, Communications - Steve Moor
Supported by his wife Jackie, Steve will be sending out the regular what’s on emails, putting together a quarterly newsletter and keeping in contact with neighbouring PUK groups to ensure useful information is shared.
Steve retired in 2024 after 39 years in IT, mostly in financial services but finishing up at the National Trust for seven years. He’s a keen amateur photographer, originally from Croydon.
Before retiring on the same day as Steve, Jackie worked up to partnership level as a Private Client solicitor for 37 years, for firms based in Bristol and Chippenham. She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2022 after experiencing worsening symptoms throughout the pandemic years.
They both enjoy reading, puzzles, theatre, film and TV drama and walking with their two miniature schnauzers, Alfie and Stanley. They recently took up Pilates every Thursday and spend Fridays comparing aches and pains. Our communications email address is [email protected] – I can be contacted there.
Committee Volunteer - Janie Bates
I’m Janie and my husband Nick has Parkinson’s. We moved to Stroud from London to be near our 3 daughters.
ears I really enjoy meeting others with Parkinson’s and their carers to offer support and friendship.
