Meet the Team

Vicar: Dominic Newstead

Passionate about sport (my Grandfather was Minister for Sport - it is obviously in the genes) but fail the Tebbitt test by wanting France to win the Rugby World Cup (and every other competition going).

Most exciting night of my life (after getting married and the birth of my children) was July 12 1998.

My ability to run around is slightly hindered by a love of good food and fine wines, shared with friends.

Prefer mountains to beaches, whether bathed in sunshine or snow clad.

Lay Reader: Andrew Meredith

I divide my time between church activities, work (I'm a finance manager in a large insurance company - no prizes for guessing which one in Horsham!) and music - playing the clarinet is my greatest passion and I play in a number of local groups and orchestras, including the Horsham Symphony Orchestra. I'm also quite likely to be found on the organ stool at Holy Innocents or trying to find the time to listen to yet another piece of classical music I've found on the internet. Time permitting I too like good food (Indian or Italian), walking and cheering for the other side from Dominic when England play France at rugby. Though not as travelled as some of my colleagues I have been to New Zealand twice and hope to get back there some day.

Youth Worker: Angie Choat

My favourite colour is blue.

My favourite food is pasta.

Favourite music is Toby Mac.

The best places I've visited are Brazil and Norway. My favourite movies are the Lion King and the Shawshank Redemption.

My ideal day off is meeting up with friends or family for lunch or coffee, followed by a good movie or going for a bike ride.

Church Secretary: Breda Brookson

Church Warden: Stephen Chapman

Enjoys doing things; not happy sitting around. Quit home, happily, at an early age to sail the seven seas on cargo passenger liners.
Photographed and studied birds in Peru and Chile in the 1970s; such birding interested are now satisfied at Pulborough Wildbrooks and the north Kent marshes. Almost too old to be legal in Scouting so have taken to sailing tall ships and do as much as business demands permit.
Life time achievements: first prize in the Horticultural Society Spring Show for home made beer. I've been married: for a long time, with 3 children and 2 grandchildren. I prefer : Burgundy to beer; impressionists to Andy Warhol; 60s to 80s music

Church warden: Debbie Moore

I've lived in Southwater since 1997 along with my husband and daughter and various cats!

I work as a counsellor and have my own practice in Haywards Heath.

I love reading (my nose is rarely out of a book), cryptic crosswords, singing, gardening, going to the gym and most importantly seeing family and friends.

Although I haven't travelled extensively, I have seen a few other countries and would love to return to Venice in Italy as I loved the feeling of being surrounded by water.

Church Treasurer: Derek Yates

I am a retured aeronautical engineer having worked in the simulation industry for years. The work involved a good deal of foreign travel.

Prior to simulation, I worked in the "real" aircraft industry.

My wife and I have a son and daughter and three grandchildren.

I have many interests, but currently our grandchildren, keeping bees and trying to learn the alto saxophone occupy most of my spare time.

Mums and Toddlers: Annie Newstead

Berevement Visitor: Brenda Yellon

I have lived in Southwater for 8 years. Before that I lived in London and in
Switzerland near to Basle for 18 years.
I speak German and Swiss. I worked as a nurse in Switzerland (in a Private Hospital giving long term care). I was a member of the Swiss Red Cross. I recently trained as a bereavement counsellor in Worthing.

I share my house with 3 Miniature Dachshunds and in my spare time I like Reading, Walking and Gardening and having my 10 year old Grandson to stay from Austria for the Summer.

Holy Innocents Church Southwater