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Rob has been a proud member of Sawtry Social Club since moving to the village in 2004 and has served on the committee since 2019, becoming Vice President in 2024. Originally from North London, he spent 40 years with the Royal Mail and Post Office, retiring as an Executive Manager in 2011.

At the club, Rob plays a key role in ensuring everything runs properly behind the scenes, overseeing club rules, policies, legal compliance and insurance, while also contributing to the Finance, Bar and Entertainment sub-committees. Away from the club, he enjoys fishing, travelling the world and following football, particularly Chelsea FC and the England teams.

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Fun fact: Rob has performed on the main stage of the Royal Albert Hall five times during the 1960s – three times as a gymnast and twice as a member of the 1st Enfield Boys' Brigade drill team.

Born in Essex in 1958, Ruth has built an impressive career supporting children's services through leadership, technology and organisational change. After 20 years in a variety of roles within Children's Social Care, she progressed into senior management, leading the implementation of case management systems before moving into consultancy. For the past decade, Ruth has worked with local authorities across the UK, delivering large-scale IT transformation projects.

Outside of the club, she enjoys crafting, cross-stitching, reading and spending time with her family. She also runs her own business as an independent travel agent, a role she plans to continue enjoying alongside retirement.

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Fun fact: Ruth's love of travel doesn't stop at holidays – she's also an independent travel agent, helping others plan their own adventures around the world.

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After beginning his career with a GPO apprenticeship in 1974, [Name] built decades of experience across communications, engineering, technical support, project management and leadership, managing teams and delivering complex nationwide network projects.

Following a varied career and three redundancies, he decided to swap the corporate world for a more hands-on life, working as a handyman, painter and decorator, and gardener. Outside the club, he enjoys boating, caravanning, spending time in the garden and with his dog and cat. Passionate about the future of Sawtry Social Club, he is committed to helping ensure it continues to thrive as an important community asset for years to come.

Fun fact: He married his wife, Tina, at the Tower of London in 1979.

Born in Hertford in 1953, Tina dedicated her career to supporting people with learning disabilities. After initially training to work with children, she went on to study at Anglia University in Cambridge, graduating with a double honours degree in Sociology and Human Geography, while also gaining nursing experience alongside her studies. She later worked with adults with learning disabilities, progressing into Team Leader and Assistant Manager roles before retiring through ill health in 2011.

Tina has also given her time to voluntary work and is pleased to be back on the committee, helping to support the continued success of Sawtry Social Club and its place within the community.

Fun fact: Tina previously served on the club committee before making a return several years later – proving that sometimes coming back is the right decision.

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Charlie is a devoted husband and father of two. He has over 15 years' experience managing pubs and has worked in the hospitality industry since he was 18, giving him a wealth of knowledge in running busy, customer-focused venues. Now working in construction, he manages people, projects and day-to-day operations, bringing valuable organisational and practical skills to the club.

Charlie is passionate about helping Sawtry Social Club continue to improve and thrive, often putting his handyman skills to good use by maintaining, repairing and enhancing the club whenever needed. When he's not working, you'll usually find him following football, Formula 1 or listening to house and dance music.

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Fun fact: If something needs fixing at the club (or at home!), Charlie is usually the first person to reach for the toolbox.

Mum to two children and proudly married to her husband, Charlie, they have lived in Sawtry for the past five years. As the owner of Cloud Marketing, Jess has led the club's rebrand, website, social media and marketing strategy, helping to modernise its image while celebrating its community roots. She also runs her own local dog grooming business, House of Trix, and loves supporting other local businesses wherever she can.

Jess cares deeply about the club and the people who make it so special. She is passionate about ensuring the club continues to grow, thrive and remain a welcoming place for everyone in the community for many years to come.

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Fun fact: Jess didn't just join the club – she got married here too!