I have been supporting CHI since September 2006 when my eldest child started in reception. I have many happy memories of helping out at Christmas and Summer fairs and in the swimming pool. While both children launched themselves into the physical activities available, I looked on and held the coats. In fact when queuing to take part in the Standing Long Jump at Sports Day one year my 6 year old daughter jumped further than I could manage.

I became a School Governor in November 2011 and have held various roles since that time. I have seen first hand the work and commitment of all those involved with the school and want to give something back before my final Governors' meeting in November 2023.

I started running in 2019 and, I must admit, I didn't enjoy it that much. It was something I felt I should do rather than something I enjoyed. Since that time I have come to enjoy the support, friendship and sense of achievement which comes from getting out in the fresh air, especially in Richmond Park and along the river. I did my first Parkrun in 2020, my first 10K in 2021, my first half marathon in 2022 and am now attempting my first marathon in 2023 on 1st October. Purely by accident I am also signed up to run 10K on the 8th October and 10 miles on 15th October.

We all know how tight school budgets have been over recent years. I am hoping to gain some sponsorship and raise some additional funds, which will help the children to continue to benefit from the additional experiences which make Coombe Hill the unique family that it is.

The school are hoping to raise money to ensure that the Adventure Playground continues to hold long lasting memories for the children.

Wish me Luck