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RAF Halton Community Support Team
As we have many new families and personnel posted in, we just thought we would say hi and let you know a little bit about ourselves. The team are all based in the Trinity Community Centre (TCC) located on the opposite side of the road to the Camp Stores. We are always here to answer any questions or queries you may have. Additionally, and most importantly, the kettle is always on here so even if you just want to come down for a break and just have a coffee/ tea and say hi we would love to see you (if you time it right Jan may have baked cakes or biscuits). The TCC is not just a Soft Play facility, it is not just for families with little people - we are here for whole force and everyone is always very welcome.
Mrs Lorraine Ferns Community Development Officer (CDO)
Lorraine is our CDO and heads up our Community Support Team. She has worked at RAF Halton for 5 years and has been working within the Community Development world for over 15 years. She has worked with the Army and now the RAF (eventually came to the light side). She is married and has two children and three grandchildren. Lorraine is responsible for local school liaison, all Airplay Projects and our Youth Activities and Community Engagement here at RAF Halton. Lorraine is also the Safeguarding lead for our Children and Young People.
Mrs Jan Holdsworth Station Community Development Co-Ordinator (SCSC)
Jan has been working here for over 7 years and is an ex-serving RAF Mover (be nice!). Jan has been married 28 years to a Service Person and has two children, one who works in the computer gaming industry and the youngest is at University. As the SCSC her roles are very varied, and she wears many hats. She is responsible for membership process and bookings, Project Officer for TCC events, Contact House Manager and deputizing for the SCSO in his absence. She has recently taken on SLIM Rep and Local Security Officer for Support Wing.
FS Richie Read Station Community Support Officer
Richie has been working with the team now for over 2 years as FTRS but has 39 years in the RAF Regiment. Richie’s role as the SCSO is the interface between the occupants of Service Families Accommodation (SFA) and DIO/Amey. So, if you have followed due process with a repair or issue and it is not rectified Richie will step in and help. He also works with the SWO to champion issues on behalf of personal living in Single Living Accommodation (SLA).
Mrs Gemma Hough Hive Information Officer
Gemma is the newest member of the team and can’t wait to meet everyone and fully understand her role. Gemma studied in performing arts and travelled round the country performing and choreographing musicals (so could break out into song at any time!). Gemma is married to a service person and has a daughter who attends a local school and participates in many after school activities. Gemma’s role within the team is to provide an information service to our community. Her role also covers arrival information, deployment support, local information, welfare referral support and dissemination of information via HIVE digital platforms at Halton.
