Election to the Management Board

Ballot Paper

Members of the Fox Inn Ryton Community Pub Limited are invited to elect a Management Board to manage the affairs of the Society. The Board shall comprise not less than three and not more than twelve members, elected by and from the Members

Instructions

Who can vote: Members (shareholders) of The Fox Inn Ryton Community Pub Limited, who are over the age of 18 years of age. Submit one ballot paper per Member (one ballot paper per joint Members).

How to vote: the deadline for on-line voting as now been reached. Voting may still take place at the Members' Meeting on 19th June

Confidentiality: All voting is treated with strictest confidence. All votes will remain confidential. An independent adjudicator will be overseeing the voting process.

Questions? Contact us at rytonvillagecommunitygroup@gmail.com or call David Oliver (07890 312970) or Helen May (07813 786859)

Candidates

Robert
Ball

Why I wish to be elected

A long-standing patron of the fox for over 30 years, a recent former parish councillor that supported the community purchase throughout, and a shareholder keen to see the long-term success for the project.

Skills & experience

A former bank manager & Company Managing Director, with experience in business planning, cash flow forecasts and marketing. Currently board member & Treasurer of the Shrewsbury Steam Rally. Former Condover parish councillor with knowledge of local government.

Tim
Charnley

Why I wish to be elected

As a local business owner & resident I wish you contribute to the development of my community. Building a centralised meeting point for all will enable me to utilise my expertise as a building developer.

Skills & experience

With over 40 years in construction as a building developer my professional experience coupled with my love of a good local pub means I will equally contribute and benefit for this community project

Shaun Cronshey

Why I wish to be elected

I have a passion to reopen The Fox as I was born and raised in Ryton and wish to see the pub thriving again to bring the community back together. Village life can be quite isolating and would love to be part of building the future of Ryton.

Skills & experience

I have run a building and development company for over 30 years covering renovations, new builds and barn conversions. I manage and organise a wide range of trades and strive for a high standard of workmanship.

Keren

Davies

Why I wish to be elected

I have been involved since day one. I am forward thinking and do not shy away from making or challenging decisions. I feel I can see the bigger picture to enable the Board to steer the pub in the direction that is best for our Members and the community.

Skills & experience

I have worked in the catering industry in many different ways. I have worked front of house and as a chef within a pub. I currently work within a kitchen catering for large events.

Chrissie

Fox

Why I wish to be elected

I have grown up in the village and used to work at The Fox many years ago. I have worked at several local pubs, been a wedding and events organiser, had my own catering company and with my husband we run our own business.

Skills & experience

I can bring energy, drive and strong organisation skills to the team. I am a team player and willing to get stuck in. My knowledge of the hospitality industry will be very beneficial as we start to prepare to open The Fox

Jeanette

Fox

Why I wish to be elected

Having so many fond memories of socially in The Fox when I was in Young Farmer, I am very keen to see the Pub once again becoming part of the rural community. There is nothing better than a good local Pub where you are almost guaranteed to catch up with someone you know, and I can see The Fox becoming just that again.

Skills & experience

I live in Stapleton and as well as running two holiday cottages on the Farm I am also an Agricultural Insurance Broker with experience of being a Board member and HR Director with over 70 staff. As well as my management experience I am also part of a volunteer team for the Shrewsbury committee for Lingen Davies, and have a keen interest in interior

Rob

Gough

Why I wish to be elected

Now retired from my career in IT Project Management, I have lived in the village for 38 years, my family and I have always been regulars at The Fox Inn during that time and I in particular really miss being able to meet up with locals over a drink as I view The Fox as a very significant asset not just to the village but to the wider community. Putting it very simply, I have a passion to improve things for our village of Ryton and the wider community. In the past I was greatly involved in both the campaign to stop The Fox Inn change-of-use to a house (about 25 years ago) as well as the project to replace our old village hall with the fabulous one we now have. With all this in mind, I was one of the founder members of the team to save The Fox once the last owner put it up for sale and was very involved in getting The Fox recognised as a Community Asset and have been on the Steering Committee ever since.

Skills & experience

My wife and I are parent carers for our 43 year old disabled son and this can inhibit me at times in respect to my availability but I am very keen to do whatever I can across a number of areas to get The Fox back open and it become an even bigger asset to the wider community. My particularly areas of interest are with regard to making The Fox a fabulous place for those in the wider community more vulnerable than others, the disabled, others in care, the lonely, those with mental health issues etc as The Fox Community Pub needs to be a very welcoming place for all in the community to gather and benefit from.

Richard

Grindle

Why I wish to be elected

We live in Ryton, would like to see The Fox succeed as a community pub, and am happy to help if I can

Skills & experience

My experience is in charity management, though in 2018-20 I was responsible for a cafe with turnover £350k so have some idea of the financial realities. But I will be happy to defer to candidates with greater commercial experience.

Helen

May

Why I wish to be elected

I am passionate about the benefit a pub can bring to a rural community and would very much like to continue to be involved in this exciting project. With my husband Andy, we own two holiday cottages in the village, and a country pub serving good quality food & drink, in walking distance, is critical to our success.

Involved since the start, I have been humbled by the public support for this project and met so many amazing people in our community.

Skills & experience

A Chartered Accountant, with over 25 years’ experience in the IT industry, I bring skills in strategy, project management, communication and financial rigour.

As Treasurer of the local Village Hall, I will work to ensure a joined-up approach that benefits all members of the local and wider community. I love getting involved, making a contribution and working as part of a team.

Lloyd

Nutting

Why I wish to be elected

I believe I can bring some business knowledge to the Board having owned and run several small businesses over 50 years. I have been retired for the last 7 years but prior to that I ran 3 shops and 2 pubs with restaurants, one with letting rooms.

Skills & experience

Although now retired, together with my late wife I ran The Plough at Wall for 13 years until 2003 and then The Bucks Head in Church Stretton for 10 years until 2018. Both pubs were closed when we took them and when we left both were in the top 3 busiest pubs in The Stretton area.

Adam

Davies

Why I wish to be elected

I have lived in Ryton all my life and have always been a regular in The Fox. I would like to see the pub succeed and I’m happy to do what is needed to make it happen. I have been part of the Steering Committee for the last 2 years and was selected to project manage the renovation. I would like to continue to be part of the project after we open The Fox and support the future general manager and team.

Skills & experience

A qualified electrician, with my own business, I have experience in construction, project management and electrical work.

David

Oliver

Why I wish to be elected

Having helped to guide the Friends of the Fox to purchase the pub, I am keen to help deliver the vision.

Skills & experience

Various management roles (Head of School, Chair of Mayfair Community Centre, Chair of various voluntary groups).

Involvement with the group securing the new village hall for Ryton, and Chair of the Friends of The Fox.

Martin

Sells

Why I wish to be elected

A Management Accountant of 35 years’ experience. Moved to Ryton in 2019. My wife and I enjoy walking in the hills with our Border Terrier (Dylan), live music and motor homing. A pint usually features in most of these activities. I love our village and it's pub and I'd like to be involved in its future direction and success.

Skills & experience

I have had a long career in financial management in different industries. Since it’s inception, I have been Treasurer of the Friends of The Fox and actively involved in the plans so far.

Sarah

Thorpe

Why I wish to be elected

The Fox Inn has always been a vital part of the community whether to catch up with friends and family or have a quiet pint. I believe we can build a community hub that will positively serve everyone in the immediate and wider communities and I'm excited to see the community’s vision come to life.

Skills & experience

If elected my experience of the on-trade business specifically in wines and spirits can be utilised in any discussions with suppliers. I also have experience in supporting and organising events.

David

Thorpe

Why I wish to be elected

As a regular of The Fox since 2009 up until it closed, I have missed the positive social impact it brought to the village and I am passionate about bringing it back to being a vibrant focal point of the community

Skills & experience

My contribution, to date, has included helping to secure ACV (Asset of Community Value) status for The Fox, guiding of the negotiations and leading of the conveyancing activity to purchase The Fox on behalf of the community.

If elected, I would welcome the opportunity to continue serving the interests of the shareholders and wider community on the Board using my skills and experience of running a supply chain focused business consultancy.

Dave

Wright

Why I wish to be elected

I have proved over the last 30 months my commitment to the pub as a member of the Steering Committee.

Skills & experience

I have worked in various pubs over the last few years gaining an insight into the difficulties of running a country pub in the present economic climate.

I have experience of engaging with the public as the steering committee communications lead through writing articles, being interviewed on radio and door to door engagement.

Notes:

If member of the Management Committee may receive remuneration for services provided, this would be subject to our Procurement Policy and Grant Funding requirements. In such circumstances, they would declare an interest and would not vote in respect of any matter in which they have a financial interest.