Sarah Watson - Chairwoman My lockdown location was at Lake Taupo in New Zealand. The most amazing little town in the center of Middle Earth. Tolkein’s amazing wonderland. Lake Taupo is a Volcanic lake, and is the largest lake in the southern hemisphere. Fun fact, it is the size of Singapore. There is so much to do here, all year round, from skiing and snowboarding in the winter followed by soaks in the thermal pools, to long lazy days in the summer on and off the lake. Maori culture, and folklore is a major part of the soul of the region.
Tracy Soper- Vice Chairwoman/Events My lockdown location was in Southampton,UK. I enjoyed family time with my son's dog, Korra.
Jill Curtis - Treasurer My lockdown location was Sugar Land, Texas, USA. I enjoy spending time in my kitchen.
Dianna Grieger - Social Welfare/Sponsorship
Taken in BSD / Jakarta. Not many places to go to here at the moment, but we are very grateful to have such a lovely surrounding while walking the doggy .
Sarah Campbell-Social Welfare My lockdown loaction was Liverpool, UK
Andrea Angell-Events My lockdown location was Stamford, UK. Burghley House is in the background.
Clare Reynolds - Newcomers/Membership At home in Jakarta. I am ready to go to an outdoor F45 workout that started up after 12 weeks at home working out. This is my new happy place.
Gina Pitcaithly-Membership Linlithgow Palace, Scotland. This is my favourite place to take a walk, just to think & unwind. A walk around Linlithgow loch seeing the ducks, ducklings & the wild life makes me happy. Over the years bringing my family for picnics, walks & visits to the town's toy shop evokes so many happy memories!
Emily Littlejohn-Great British Coffee Mornings Co-ordinator My lockdown location was Canberra, Australia. I enjoy taking morning walks past the parliament house.
Leah Sudarto-Bazaar Co-ordinator
Helen Watkins - House Manager I am in Messingham, in Lincolnshire, UK. I am at my mum's house. I left Jakarta on February 23rd for my mum's 85th birthday which was on March 1st. This was meant to be a short visit with my mum, my sister and brother in law who were arriving from Spain. Little did I know what lay ahead and I would be here for months when COVID-19 hit. I have enjoyed my time with the family and especially spending time with my mum.
Jane Hearn-Communications/Grapevine
Marcie Randell - Communications My location during lockdown was St. Petersburg, Florida, USA. I am standing in front of the red origami sculpture of a pelican located at the entrance to the new pier. I was able to walk around the long awaited pier which now takes up 26 acres. It is a great place for a stroll under the Florida sun as it combines the peaceful blue waters of Tampa Bay with the vibrant greenery of downtown St. Petersburg.