Jenny Floyd (née Russell 1953 – ) Jenny Floyd represents the third generation of a Stonehouse family that has, over the last 100 years, made major contributions to Plymouth and society. The daughter of Phyllis Russell, niece of Mabel Ellen March and granddaughter of Mabel… Read More »Jenny Floyd
Karen Pilkington A busy mother, Karen is also a committed activist in the Village Hub, an initiative which covers the electoral wards of Devonport and Stoke. This works to encourage, develop and sustain a community support network in these areas, capitalising on their heritage of… Read More »Karen Pilkington
Erin King She is a PhD student at the University of Plymouth, with the Coastal Processes Research Group, and working in the area of hydrodynamic modelling. An oceanographer, she is also a keen sportswoman and outdoor enthusiast, and a contributor to Woman in STEM. With… Read More »Erin King
Barbara Jones County Durham-born, Barbara Jones’ whole life has focused on the creative process. Encouraged from a child to to use my artistic interests, her talents blossomed at Bishop Auckland Grammar School, before she went on in the 1970s to study on a Foundation Course… Read More »Barbara Jones
Mrs Euphemia Violet Welby CBE (1891-1987) The daughter of a naval father (Rear Admiral Lyon), she had been born in Stoke Damerel, where she lived for much of her life. After being widowed (her husband was Captain R.M. Welby), she threw herself back into social… Read More »Euphemia Violet Welby
Mrs Lorraine Tucker BEM A dedicated campaigner working to improve services in her local community, she has a particular interest in promoting opportunities for children and young people in Plymouth, and the wider county. Mrs Tucker has worked for over 30 years in various fundraising… Read More »Lorraine Tucker
Hannah Sloggett She worked for Plymouth City Council in the Planning Department, which gave her insight into the importance of community regeneration. She has employed her expertise to help a variety of community groups to engage with the planning process as part of her work… Read More »Hannah Sloggett
Mrs Heather Ogburn MBE Heather Ogburn came to Plymouth with her husband, when he was posted to the city, and over the succeeding 33 years, she has worked in the field of education, becoming a senior education advisor for Plymouth City Council. Her focus throughout… Read More »Heather Ogburn
Miss Mabel Ellen March One of the two daughters of Mrs Mabel March, and born in Stonehouse, she grew up and remained there. She never married, but was – like her mother and sister Phyllis Russell – a community activist, and a highly practical one.… Read More »Mabel Ellen March
Mrs Mabel March (1896-) Born in Stonehouse, the youngest daughter of Isabella and Thomas Pring, who ran Pring’s General Stores on George Street, she was brought up working in the well-known and locally respected family shop. Both Isabella and Mabel’s older sisters all had suffragist,… Read More »Mabel March