I believe that the most important single thing, beyond discipline and creativity is daring to dare.

 My name is Wendy Dunsmore and I live in a small village called Banton in North Lanarkshire. I have been a trade union officer for over 30 years and pride myself in campaigning for workers. I particularly campaign for those who are more vulnerable either at work or in the community. I have been involved in many voluntary groups such as parent councils, charity branches and community committees. I am passionate about the community we live in and it being inclusive of everyone. SNAPS will be a great achievement and I am excited that I am involved from the beginning.

My name is Laura Paterson.  I live in Stepps, a mining village in North Lanarkshire with my husband John and I am Mum to Daniel and Step Mum to Emma and Lewis.   I have worked for Glasgow City Council for 29 years doing mainly admin roles but at the moment I am PA to the Director of one of Glasgow’s largest departments. I was recently inspired to join the MCR Pathways group which supports disadvantaged young people.  I am thoroughly enjoying mentoring a young person in Glasgow and meet up with her weekly.  My hope is to support her through some difficult times and just be there for her.  Hopefully she gets as much from it as I do! My son Daniel has additional needs and I always felt there is lack of activities and places for him to visit and enjoy with his friends in the area.  Until recently I was the Secretary of the RASCALS R US Parents Group.  This group was set up to create facilities and wonderful opportunities for children and young people with additional needs in North Lanarkshire.  I continue to be part of this community of fabulous parents to ensure our children who live in the North Lanarkshire area have access to a fun, inclusive safe place to build relationships and enjoy activities in the community……just like any another kid!!!  

My name is Lisa Hogg.  I am a mum of one and currently live in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire.  I qualified as a Community Worker in 1993 and for the past 26 years I have had experience in working with vulnerable young people in a variety of settings including community based, residential and within a custodial environment. I have worked for both statutory and third sector employers and all my roles have been supporting vulnerable young people. As a volunteer I was the secretary of my Netball Club for 10 years and more recently was the Vice Chair of Enable’s RASCALS branch. 

My name is Kirsty Bruce and I live in Cumbernauld with my boyfriend and fourteen year old son Lewis. We have two dogs, Sirus the Doberman and Milo the mini dachshund.  I’m a stay at home mum and carer for Lewis.  Before I gave up work seven years ago, I worked at Optical Express in the payroll department for fifteen years.  Until recently I was the treasurer for Enables Rascals Branch.  I enjoy socialising and eating out, in particular trying new restaurants.  I’m also a member of a local book club as I enjoy reading a lot and this has introduced me to lots of new authors that I wouldn’t have considered before.    Summary - I’m a mum, housewife, doggy mum who likes a wee drink and good feed most weekends, I fit in a wee book here and there and I’m basically winging it every single day! :)

My name is Julie Mason and I am a mum to three boys. I am also a primary school teacher and am passionate about children and their ability to be the best they can be- regardless of the challenges and barriers they may face. I want to support children to realise their full potential. SNAPS is being developed as a vehicle to support kids, young people and adults to achieve the best opportunities and outcomes in life.