Members of the MCG Executive Committee
Committee meetings usually take place on the first Wednesday of most months.
Some Committee members and other members of MCG also act as "collectors". The collectors deliver the MCG newsletters and collect the annual subscriptions from members who choose to pay cash.
Jo Lawrance - Chairman
Jo was elected as Chairman of MCG at the 2021 Annual General Meeting of the Group. Jo grew up in East Sussex and first lived in Maresfield during the 90s when her two boys attended a local school. She moved back to the village in February 2020, just in advance of the national lockdown. Obliged to work from home, Jo seized the opportunity to go for long daily walks, rediscovering the beautiful footpaths and rich history of Maresfield. This motivated her into joining the MCG and, subsequently, the Footpaths Group. Jo works full time as a civil servant, specialising in strategic communications and business management. She's passionate about conservation, in particular the environment, culture and our heritage.
John Smith - Treasurer
John Smith is our Treasurer and keeps an accurate record of all the MCG's income and expenditure. He has lived in the village for four and a half years. He is leader of the Village Footpaths group and works hard to maintain those around Maresfield Parish. He participates in any maintenance requirements within the village.
Rob Penfold
Rob has lived in Maresfield for over 3 years. You will have seen him each December on scaffolding working on the Village Christmas tree.
Ian Shaw
Ian moved to the village from London in 2013. He has a wife Cathy. They are semi-retired and love spending time in their garden. Ian’s role on the committee is to assist wherever he can and help with all local village events.
Stan Sadowski- Membership Secretary
Stan moved to Maresfield in 2008 with Sylvie and Rosie the parrot. Daughter and son with grandsons live in Croydon and Barcombe. He is a retired civil servant and now regularly spends time supporting handicapped people in Uckfield. Stan looks after the Group's website.
Alexis Clark
Alexis joined the Committee at the 2018 Annual General Meeting of the Group.
Bruce Milton
Bruce joined the Committee at the 2021 Annual General Meeting of the Group. Bruce and Kim moved to Maresfield three years ago and he is part of the footpaths group. Hobbies include archaeology and brewing beer.
Dick Thompson
Dick was a founder member of the MCG and has continued to play an active part in the work of the Group.
Jacqui Royal
Jacqui moved to Maresfield early in 2019 and joined the Committee at the 2019 AGM. Formerly a marketing consultant, she's spent the last 20 years as a Mental Health professional and hopes to help raise awareness of the MCG's efforts and activities.