Michael is directly related to the first president of Switzerland it was natural that his career has always been related to the service of others before self. Firstly, as a regular soldier in the Royal Artillery.
Kay has lived in this South Lake ward for the past 48 years, she has 2 children and several grandchildren. Kay was a Borough Councillor for 18 years and has been a Town Councillor for 24yrs, she and her husband ran the Woodley Junior Snorkel Club and the Thames Valley Octopush Club for 37 years
Mark has lived in Woodley all his life. He spent 32 years as a firefighter before retiring and becoming a Flying Instructor. Mark has been a Councillor since 2015 and amongst other duties has served on the Leisure and Community Services Committee.
Abdul Loyes was first elected in May 2006 as a Councillor in Loddon Ward on Wokingham Borough Council and was elected again in 2011, 2015 and 2019. He has lived in the Borough since 1976 and is married to Nina. They have three children. Abdul runs his own catering business and believes his experience of running a small business is very useful and his knowledge of the local area enables him to recognize the changes needed to improve life in Woodley.
Sam has lived in Woodley for over 50 Years. He has 3 grown up children, 6 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. He is now retired after working for many years at Mars confectionery. He enjoys gardening and was involved in fundraising for different charities over the years.
Janet, a former town councillor, has lived in Woodley for 23 years, has a grown up Son and 2 grandchildren. She recently retired from Thames Valley Police after 22 years as a civilian member of staff.
Bill has lived in Woodley for 30 years and raised his family here. He runs his own business and brings this experience of working with people to get things done to the Council if elected. As Woodley’s Carnival Committee Chairman he raised funds for local & national charities whilst providing a great day out for Woodley residents.
Bill lives in this ward and has lived in Woodley for 36 years, married to Hilary for 49 years and they have two daughters and 4 grandsons who live locally. Bill has been a town councillor since 2007.
Alison moved here to attend Reading University 33 years ago and never left! She represented Bulmershe & Whitegates ward as a Borough Councillor for 4 years. Both her children attended Bulmershe School and she served 6 years as a parent governor.
Jenny lived in Woodley for 8 years has 3 children and 2 grandchildren. She was a mother and housewife for many years and now spends her time serving the community. She has been a town councillor for 12 years where she has served on all the committees and was mayor for 2 years.
