Hi, I am Louise Thomson, I was born in Middlesbrough and lived in Teeside, Germany and Hertfordshire growing up as we moved around for my Dad's job at ICI. I moved to Cumbria in 2008 first renting up in Loweswater but choosing to settle permanently in Whicham in 2010.
Before moving to Cumbria I lived in London working in the City and also spent some time working in Moscow and Hong Kong, I have a small business in the old farm buildings where I live and have previously worked at Brantwood in Coniston in the shop and the ticket booth. I work part time for the Diocese of Carlisle trying to help keep local church buildings open and in good repair.
I am a Mum to a teenage Son and am keen to help ensure this area remains an amazing place to live with great opportunities for our kids in the future.
Hello, I am Sal Millar, retired now, apart from running Bed and Breakfast in Silecroft and the odd graphics or pet portrait work. I moved to Silecroft in 2005, but have known and loved it since my parents retired here in 1973. I knew the area well before that, from childhood holidays with my uncle, who lived and worked locally. My ex-husband’s job involved a lot of moves, so I have had several jobs.
I have worked as a technician, both in schools and hospitals, but my major employment has been in environmental education and interpretive graphics. When I first moved to Silecroft I worked at HMP Haverigg in the library. I was asked to join the Silecroft Beach Improvement Group in 2013 and have been involved with the cafe project since then.
I am also a director of Black Combe (Whicham) Community Interest Company.
My name is Michael Sharp, and i am a dairy farmer on my own farm (langthwaite). I live with my spouse Sandra, my son Mark and my ever-faithful companion Spot (see picture)
I have lived at Langthwaite farm all my life and believe we are all lucky to live in such a picturesque area with a strong community spirit.
I have been a parish councillor for over five years and I find it rewarding to keep local facility’s maintained for the parish.
I am originally from Millom. At 18, I went to university where I studied chemistry after which I trained as a teacher; working in West Yorkshire for 16 years. I moved to Silecroft when I became the Head of Science at Millom School. I believe the people of community know best its needs and what is required to support and develop it, preserving it for future generations.
My Name is Rachel, I live with my husband and two young children in Silecroft and i help to run a family business alongside my husband and i also work with my father.
I joined the council in September 2016, I have been involved in many aspects of the Parish Council including being instramental in helping with fundraising.
In total the Parish Council raised £47,000 to put two new playgrounds in for the benefit of the residents and visitors at Silecroft and Kirksanton.
I’m interested in the rural community. In particular i am secretary to the Millom and Broughton Agricultural show which is of course is our local show!
Hi, I am Claire Lowery and I live at Whitbeck on the family farm with my husband Joe, and our two children. I originally lived at Holmrook but moved to Whitbeck in 2009 to live with Joe.
I am also a Solicitor specialising in Family Law.
I became a Parish Councillor in October 2015 as I am interested in Parish matters and believe that it is important that we look after our own Parish and its best interests.
I was born and grew up in Kendal although my Mum’s family are from West Cumbria. I left the north at 18 to train as an Occupational Therapist in Oxford and then moved to London to work in psychiatry where I met my husband. We then became full time adult placement carers and fostered teenagers while also running a church youth club.
In 1998 we moved back to Cumbria and live on a smallholding in Kirksanton where we provide holidays for people with disabilities.
My name is Sarah Wilson, I live with my husband and family in Whicham Valley.
I have been on Whicham Parish Council for 22 years. In that time I have seen many improvements and achievements by the Parish Council.
I have lived in the surrounding area all my life. I am involved with many organisations in and around the parish.
I am a local dairy and sheep farmer and have lived in Whicham Parish for all of my life. I was born and lived in Whitbeck before moving to Silecroft in 1989 where I have been a resident ever since.
I am married with three children and have been a Parish Councillor for a number of years.
I also represent the Parish on the CGP Committee.
I am committed to both supporting and continuing to develop our rural community to preserve it for future generations.