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ABOUT US: Our Team — Our Board — Partners — Our History
Centre Manager
Who am I?
From the three people who know me best…
‘Extremely generous, empathetic and tenacious to the cause when believes in something or someone’ – ‘Greatest mum of all’ – ‘A proper fun loving, strong, tough mum’
My Interests
Following in the footsteps and taught by my Mother, from the age of 3, I learnt tap and ballet, performing in many shows. And so, I’ve always loved and enjoy an eclectic array of music and the arts.
Enjoy dining, with family & friends, a really good debate, a great meal. And a decent amateur production of Gilbert and Sullivan.
My two biggest achievements
I very rarely sing anymore, and so memories of…
Many years ago, in our music studio here at the Mildmay, during a visit of Dr Lloyd Miller, with Dr Miller at the piano; albeit briefly, I sang ‘God Bless the Child’.
Stepping in for a lead singer who was to perform for Newington Green primary school, but he didn’t show up on the night. So, I covered his solo ‘Knocking on Heaven’s Door.’
One quirky fact about me
I can still recite the Pepsi slogan from the 70’s!’
Lipsmackinthirstquencinacetastinmotivatingoodbuzzincooltalkinhighwalkinfastlivinevergivincoolfizzin… (you know the rest)
Community Outreach Coordinator & Lead Youth Worker
Who am I?
I’ve worked with the Islington community in many guises for over 35 years , predominantly with children, young people and families.
My Interests
I love camping out in the wilds away from the city and attending small festivals.
My two biggest achievements
I am a mother, a creative writer & artist.
One quirky fact about me
My boss is asking me to add a quirky fact so…
other than wanting to join a performance art cult , I have 21 tattoos most of which I let the artist choose the design that they wanted to adorn me with. So, I guess I’m a walking art gallery.
Food Project Coordinator
Who am I?
I’m a chef-turned-vegetable-grower who loves cooking and eating tasty food!
My Interests
In my spare time I love cycling, camping, wild swimming, sitting by an open fire, drinking a pint of Guinness in the pub and making things from wood.
My two biggest achievements
I once road 800 miles through France and camped only in peoples gardens. I also hitchhiked through Patagonia.
One quirky fact about me
I can do the alphabet in sign language!
Community Arts Coordinator
Who am I?
I’m a puppet-maker, visual artist and socially engaged practitioner, devising creative workshops and theatrical productions.
I live on a little narrow boat cruising around the canals and rivers of London.
I enjoy spending time maintaining my boat and being an activist with the National Bargee Travellers Association
My Interests
I spend my spare time visiting exhibitions and watching live performances and theatre, especially puppetry.
My two biggest achievements
In 2011 I was selected to play for Team Scotland in the first Roller Derby World Cup in Toronto, Canada. I was captain for the roller derby team the Lethal Weapons and regularly bouted across the UK and Europe.
In 2021 I was commissioned by Emergency Exit Arts to create my first live theatre show which was a collaborative project with Jess Sanders, resulting in an Immersive Augmented Reality experience “The Glitch in the Wardrobe’.
One quirky fact about me
After my roller derby career ended, I briefly trained as a pro wrestler, which is somewhat amusing as I am a mere 5’1 inches.
Design & Social Media Coordinator
Who am I?
I’m a graphic designer, illustrator and community artist- the secret face behind our social media channels! I design content and promotional materials to help showcase what we get up to! Here is my work if you’d like to check out some projects I’ve done: https://jesssanders.cargo.site/
My Interests
Gargoyles, maps, ancient jungle civilisations, contact juggling
My two biggest achievements
Moving countries, finishing a degree and sustaining myself as an artist (for a bit!)
I once walked to Spain from Portugal and I found out I can fit in a very small cardboard box
One quirky fact about me
I still have lead in my chin from when I lent on a pencil as a child
Administrator
Community Organiser
Caretaker
Who am I?
If you hire the centre of an evening or weekend. You’ll see me at the helm
My Interests
my interests are Badminton music and old films (English/French).
My two biggest achievements
I passed as a qualified printer, and the knowledge of London.
One quirky fact about me
I am a freeman of the city of London, due to my apprenticeship with an ex-lord mayor of London
Caretaker
Who am I?
If you hire the centre of an evening or weekend. Or if you come to our community coop, cook up! and Super Stew and Soup days. As well as all things about food. You’ll see me.
My Interests
my interests are step class, car boot sales and listening to music.
My two biggest achievements
My children and passing my food hygiene 2 & 3.
One quirky fact about me
I love to feed people and I’m the go to person in Mayville
Cleaner
Who am I?
I’ve been a resident my whole life
My Interests
I love buying things for my home and am very house proud and I specially love a beautiful cushion.
I’m an avid film buff and have recently found TikTok.
My two biggest achievements
My children and grandchild.
Working at my community centre for over 11years.
One quirky fact about me
I can bend my fingers and legs backwards.
I can make a naughty noise with my hands that Kevin Ong is in the Guinness book of records for doing 100 times in 30 seconds.
Centre open from:
9.30am-5.30pm Monday to Friday
Booking enquiries:
10am-2pm Monday to Wednesday
