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RESTORING THE MANSION and sensory garden FOR COMMUNITY USE
mou signing
We signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mayor which governs the monthly meetings we hold with Council members, discussing the way forward for the Mansion and surrounding area. We are very grateful to the council and the Mayor for working with us and showing a real commitment to Mansion renovation.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Jenni
Marketa
Wendy
Jenni is our Chair and Funding Lead, who was also a Director at Love Withington Baths overseeing community operations; the Baths is a registered charity that is run by the community for the community. This is her second director role within the third sector, both roles have been operating community venues and delivering large funded proj
Jenni is our Chair and Funding Lead, who was also a Director at Love Withington Baths overseeing community operations; the Baths is a registered charity that is run by the community for the community. This is her second director role within the third sector, both roles have been operating community venues and delivering large funded projects from design, build and then through the delivery phase (her first project was £5.7 million).
Jenni is now CEO at Loaves and Fishes.
She has a commercial background having worked at a senior management level in events, sales and hospitality for 10 years before moving to the third sector 7 years ago.
She lives next to Buile Hill park and used to visit the mansion and the museum when she was a child and she wants to see the Mansion restored to save our heritage for her son and future generations to enjoy.
She has undertaken lots of projects to support communities in Bolton and Withington and wants to give something back the the community.
Wendy
Marketa
Wendy
Wendy is our head of technology, which includes our website. She has over 30 years experience in IT, working for many well known companies throughout the country as a developer and software tester.
She has hands on and management experience and enjoys working as part of an enthusiastic team.
Wendy is also our horticultural lead because
Wendy is our head of technology, which includes our website. She has over 30 years experience in IT, working for many well known companies throughout the country as a developer and software tester.
She has hands on and management experience and enjoys working as part of an enthusiastic team.
Wendy is also our horticultural lead because of her keen interest in wildlife and conservation (you may bump into her in the park, walking her dog, picking up litter or maybe doing some gardening).
She loves the park and wants to see it retain its beautiful trees as well as adding more plants for our bees.
She would love to see the Mansion and surrounding area restored sympathetically with nature so we can all enjoy this beautiful building once again.
Marketa
Marketa
Marketa
Marketa is the group's Treasurer (was previously secretary) and has been with the group since the beginning. She works in hospitality, mainly sales and events and her experience enables her to help arrange a wide range of events within the park.
She lives close to the park and visits regularly with her children as they love being outdoors
Marketa is the group's Treasurer (was previously secretary) and has been with the group since the beginning. She works in hospitality, mainly sales and events and her experience enables her to help arrange a wide range of events within the park.
She lives close to the park and visits regularly with her children as they love being outdoors and exploring. The first time she saw the Mansion she knew she wanted to help restore it and make it available for all local children and the community to visit.
Alan
Michelle
Marketa
Alan joined the committee in 2022 after volunteering in the Sensory Garden.
Alan is our Governance Lead and has developed strong leadership skills through his role as a senior officer at Bury Education Department & Children’s Services. He was responsible for the management of seven separate teams including - Education Welfare Service, Tr
Alan joined the committee in 2022 after volunteering in the Sensory Garden.
Alan is our Governance Lead and has developed strong leadership skills through his role as a senior officer at Bury Education Department & Children’s Services. He was responsible for the management of seven separate teams including - Education Welfare Service, Traveller Education Service, Teenage Pregnancy Service, Anti-Bullying, employment of children and entertainment licensing, Education Otherwise, and Safeguarding in Education. He spent 25 years as a Boy’s Brigade Captain in central Salford and later, after volunteering with the BHMA for 12 months he was keen to join the committee and help support the Mansion Association
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle is our Secretory and joined the committee in 2021 after volunteering in the Sensory Garden with us and being involved in the History Research Group. She is now our History Lead.
Michelle says 'Born and raised in the Langworthy area, as a child growing up in the urban, terraced streets of Salford, Buile Hill park was one of the on
Michelle is our Secretory and joined the committee in 2021 after volunteering in the Sensory Garden with us and being involved in the History Research Group. She is now our History Lead.
Michelle says 'Born and raised in the Langworthy area, as a child growing up in the urban, terraced streets of Salford, Buile Hill park was one of the only green spaces available to me. Naturally, as I got older I didn't appreciate the benefit of the park and just how special the memories of it were to me. It was only when I had children of my own, that I wished I had that green haven to share with them and for them to create those wonderful memories of their own.
When I heard of the Buile Hill Mansion Association and their determination to bring both the Mansion and the wider park back to a thriving community hub, I was not only excited but inspired. The more I got involved, the greater my desire to become a part of them and the movement to restore the park back to the wonderful space I remembered as a child. And, more importantly, to see that the park itself remains a jewel in the Salford community.