Bev has over 15 years experience in childcare and is qualified to Level 4. She is working towards a foundation degree, and is qualified NVQ assessor enabling her to support staff. Bev is also working towards her forest leader Level 3 in order to make full use of outdoor space and neighbouring woods.

Denise has 18 years of experience in childcare and holds a Level 3 qualification, she is in charge of SENCO at Brambles.

Jo has 3 years experience working in Early Years settings and has a NVQ level 3 in Childcare. Jo also has qualifications in Safeguarding, First Aid and Food Hygeine. She is passionate about outdoor learning environments and the benefits this has on the children. She is a highly motivated team member who believes strongly in the social and emotional aspects of development. Joe is our very own ray of sunshine at Brambles.

Rachel is a new member to the committee joining in July this year as Chairman. She is committed to gaining the best for Brambles and the children attending, one of whom is her son. She has nearly completed her degree in Outdoor Adventure Management and is also undertaking her NVQ Level 2 in childcare in order to assist Brambles. She is keen on all outdoor activities and has qualifications in both sailing and kayaking.

Rachel believes that outdoor education helps children gain a practical understanding of the world around them, whilst building self-confidence, testing their abilities, leading them to take managed risks and develop a sense of responsibility and tolerance towards places and people. This is one of the many reasons why Rachel is so passionate about Brambles.

Alison is currently a full time mum to 3 year old Hattie (who is a keen 'Brambler') and 6 month old Charlie. She has 10 years of experience in a Contact Centre role, the most recent being a Contact Centre Manager in a sales environment. She completes her Dads books yearly but this is her first official Treasurer role. She is very much looking forward to the challenges this may bring and is keen to see Brambles succeed in every way possible.

Mark is a Staff Sergeant in the Army, serving 15 years. He won a community award for the fundraising last year and has training background with army recruits. On leaving the army his ambition is to become a primary school teacher.

Liz Flower (married to Steve) has lived in the village since 2003. She is a professional violinist and viola player and juggles a busy teaching schedule with concerts and other musical events in and around Wiltshire, Hampshire and Dorset. Liz has been involved with the Pre School committee since 2009 when her eldest daughter attended Jumping Jacks. She volunteered for the post of secretary in 2011.

Liz & Steve's youngest daughter attends Brambles and loves it.

Steve Flower (Liz's husband) has also lived in the village since 2003 moving from Wimbledon in favour of peace and quiet and open space. Steve folowed a career as a professional horn player until 2003 when he became Showroom Manager at Paxman Musical Instruments in London. Now Sales Manager, he travels worldwide selling French Horns but also looks after his two daughters, Eleanor and Georgia for three days a week.

Adam has a national diploma in Wildlife and Countryside Management and is currently studying for a degree in Environmental Science. He is also a Lance Bombardier in the Army.

Adam is the handyman of the committee, building the outdoor classroom, easels, welly rack to name but a few. He is a very practical member of the team and is heavily in the know with all things environmental.

Eleanor has been a commitee member since Brambles opened in September 2011. She is currently a fulltime mother of two children who both attend Brambles Pre-School. Eleanor has a keen interest and enthusiasm for outdoor education and looks forward to being part of the development and growth of Brambles Pre-School. Eleanor was a Religious Studies and Philosophy teacher prior to having her family and she intends to return to teaching in the new future.