MIKE CHRYSTAL
I was born in Newbury, Berkshire in 1950 but spent most of my formative years in Stoke-on-Trent after my father died when I was very young.
I went to Grammar School in Staffordshire and after gaining four ‘A’ Levels joined the Civil Service as an Officer of Customs and Excise. This interesting and varied job has taken me all round the UK covering most areas of tax and revenue collection, ending up in the VAT office in central Bristol.
I was fortunate enough, against some stiff competition, to gain early retirement in 2001 when
H. M. Customs and Excise was looking to reduce staff numbers before combining with the Inland Revenue to form the current Revenue and Customs.
I now work part time during term time only as a technician in the Design and Technology Faculty at Sheldon Academy where I get the chance to practice my carpentry and DIY skills.
ANTHEA KELSALL
Working life continues based on varied specialist Design Consultancy & Project Management Services. Initially for International Design Companies based in London and then separately for over 25 years in the UK & Overseas specializing in individual, significant & substantial turn-key projects. Design Concept through to full Project Management & Completion.
I have lived in the Village for 20 years and at the start of 2019 joined the Parish Council as a co-opted member with particular focus on a newly formed Village Conservation Project for The Butts an ancient land area of trees, hedgerow, grassland & wildflowers to further conserve, support & protect as a safe haven & habitat for all wildflora, wildlife & full community involvement.
ADAM WALTON
Adam has lived in Biddestone since 2013, and was previously resident in Corsham for nearly 20 years.
He recently retired from a career in Management Consulting.
He has been involved in community affairs for many years, including running a local environmental group, volunteering for Citizens Advice and Sailability (sailing for the disabled) and previously being a trustee of the Pound Arts Centre in Corsham.
He plays tennis at Biddestone tennis club and enjoys gardening, sailing and hiking.
07980 817656
GEORGE BROWN
George has lived in Biddestone since 2000 and previously lived in Clifton, Bristol, where he had been resident since leaving home.
He has worked in Bristol for Rolls-Royce for over forty years and is currently a Manufacturing Engineering, Measurement specialist. He is a classic car owner and has had his car for over thirty years; he also has interests in Archaeology, Architecture and cooking.
Hayes Cottage, Challows Lane, Biddestone, SN14 7DT.
01249 715188
ANDREW SHORT
Moved to village 1981 and has been a PC Member for 20 years. Has mainly been involved in sports and village hall projects. Was Chairman of The Village Hall Committee that raised the £450,000 to build the Village Hall.
Also involved in the development of the sporting activities at the Biddestone Sports Ground. This has seen the purchase of the sports grounds for the village.
Runs a packaging business in Corsham employing 65 people.
ANNE LAFLIN 
Anne and her husband have lived in the village since 2022, having moved to Wiltshire from Berkshire. Her career was in HR Management, working mainly for IT blue chip and start-up companies in the Thames Valley and internationally. Although retired from Human Resources, she continues to support her husband’s property business in Twyford (Berkshire) and Bath on a part-time basis.
Since moving to Biddestone, Anne has become actively involved in the village and plays regularly with the boules and skittles groups. Anne was instrumental in organising the village Coronation picnic in 2023.
NICK PIKE
DI WEBB
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