Graham Neill (Chairman)
Graham joined the Board of Trustees in July 2023. A Retired Police Officer, he works for Beds Police and his professional background is ideal for Graham to oversee the Health & Safety agenda. According to Graham, venues like Goldington Reading Rooms are important for the community and he became a Trustee because he wanted to give something back. To be able to help out in any capacity means something. As a member of a hobby group that used to regularly meet the Rooms, Graham understands well the expectations and requirements of the venue users. Graham wants to ensure that the Rooms get used by as wide a variety of people and groups as possible. He also wants to help it move with the times. His hobbies are wargames and online gaming, and also caravaning.
Gerard McAuley (Secretary)
Gerard became a Trustee at Goldington Reading Rooms in May 2007, and is one of the ‘new era’ trustees who undertook to revive the hall after years of neglect, lack of investment and management. His focus is on upkeep of the hall, which he used as a member of an Irish dancing group up until 2006. Gerard made several successful grant applications over the years, with which it was possible to refurbish and modernise the facilities as well as the building itself. The result attracted more regular users. As the Secretary to the Trustees, he makes sure all the paperwork is up-to-date and correct and keeps the trustees informed of important charity-related matters. He also likes to keep involved in the upkeep of the hall and its surroundings. Previously a civil servant, Gerard now works part-time for a school and a local council in Kettering, where he lives. Apart from enjoying the work as a trustee, Gerard also likes music, dancing and gardening.
Pavla Hind (Treasurer)
Pavla became a Trustee at Goldington Reading Rooms in January 2022, and took over the responsibilities of the Treasurer in autumn 2023. She was looking for a local charity where she could volunteer and the Trustee vacancy at Goldington Reading Rooms ticked all the boxes for her. Pavla enjoys the fact that the work combines management and upkeep of the period venue and interaction with local residents who use it for a wide range of activities. Pavla is a communications professional; she has worked for international corporations for more than 20 years, and currently runs own boutique communications and management consultancy. Pavla is a keen gardener and she took it upon herself to maintain the garden behind the venue; she engages actively with other local gardeners and secured many additions through plant donations and swaps. Apart from gardening, Pavla enjoys spending time with her rescue dog, travelling, cooking, going to theatre and visiting art exhibitions, and crafts such as quilting, knitting and sewing.
David Taylor (Property Management)
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Neil Kinselley
Neil joined the Board of Trustees in 2007. Between 1956-1978, Neil has served as a soldier, having been deployed in the UK, Northern Ireland, Germany and Cyprus, a career which won him multiple military accolades. After retiring from the military, he had worked in IT before retiring completely. Neil’s priority as a Trustee is to keep a historical building in perfect condition; he has been instrumental in all major works done on the building over the years. He would love to see the Rooms operating more sustainably in the future. Neil’s hobby is scroll sowing; he particularly enjoys making Christmas decorations.