SAVE WEEKLEY HALL WOOD COMMUNITY GROUP - Key Persons


Adam Riley Adam

Adam Riley Adam is incredibly passionate about saving the wood and wildflower meadow and his photography and woodworking skills are a great asset. From photographing the elusive Grasshopper Warbler to creating Hilly Holly Magazine and the podiums and nesting boxes, Adam is a huge asset to the team.

Dan Whitney

Dan Whitney As well as being an amazing skater, Dan is an incredibly talented photographer as you can see from the photographs that adorn this site. He is passionate about saving the wood as he has a very personal connection to the area which he visits every day.

Dez Dell Dez

Dez Dell Dez has been a key part of the community group since its beginnings in March 2020. Elected in May 2021 to North Northants Council, he is continuing to work with the Save Weekley Hall Wood team to protect the wood and wildflower meadow for residents.

Doug Doug

Doug Doug brings his expertise with policy to the team

Emily Fedorowycz Emily

Emily Fedorowycz Emily is a North Northants councillor for the local area with Dez. She is committed to the residents who care so much for Weekley Hall Wood.

Frankie O'Dowd

Frankie O'Dowd Ex-radio host and all round good egg, Frankie has become a great spokesperson for the community group.

Grace Siddington

Job Titles:
  • Co - Owner of the Glendon Farm Montessori Nursery and Forest School, Grace Cares Deeply for the Future of the Area for Those Children She Teaches.
Grace Siddington Co-owner of the Glendon Farm Montessori Nursery and Forest School, Grace cares deeply for the future of the area for those children she teaches.

John Padwick John

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Parish Council

Katie Brosnan Katie

Job Titles:
  • Illustrator
Katie Brosnan Katie is an award-winning author and illustrator and is responsible for the design of the logo, posters, t-shirts, calendars and social media. She opposes the lack of action taken over the Climate Emergency.

Louise Verity Lou

Louise Verity Lou has been instrumental in the group since she joined, with her experience running her successful Bookishly company coming to in handy.

Polly Shackleton

Polly Shackleton We recently welcomed Polly to the team and she has already proved cool under pressure and is an accomplished and enthusiastic events organiser (among many other things!)

Robert Dixon Robert

Job Titles:
  • Retired Lawyer
Robert Dixon Robert is a retired lawyer and parish councillor and brings his passion for reading planning documents to the team. The rest of the team love him for this very reason!

Siobhan Currie Siobhan

Job Titles:
  • Psychologist
Siobhan Currie Siobhan is a psychologist and understands the importance of the natural environment for mental health. She supports several Kettering organisations with a focus on well being and cares deeply about our local green spaces.

Steve Esler Steve

Steve Esler Steve brings his experiences opposing the Corby Incinerators to the team.