Meet the People that make it all Happen...
Name: Jon Carter
Role: Chairman
Committee Member
About: Jon Carter is the SRGF Chairman and all-round greyhound welfare warrior. Also a Director of Owlerton Stadium Jon has been fundamental in bringing about the development of the homing sanctuary at Wortley.
Name: Tony Lunn
Role: Deputy Chairman
Committee Member
About: Tony is a very knowledgable man as he ran the Sheffield branch of the Retired Greyhound Trust single-handedly for many years.
Name: Lynda Cattlin
Role: Home Finder
About: Lynda's mission is to home as many of our greyhounds as possible. Her job starts in meeting people who are interested in homing, following vetting procedures and selecting an appropriate greyhound for each person. Lynda is on hand to lend support in the early stages of the new relationship.
Name: Roy Cattlin
Role: Sanctuary Manager
About: As well as managing the kennel operation - Roy is on hand to offer advice and practical help with both the kennel dogs and homed greyhounds. He also provides a vital role in the homing process ensuring that it goes as smoothly as possible and makes sure the homed dogs (and owners) get the best possible aftercare.
Name: Mel Shipman
Role: Kennel Hand
About: Mel is fulltime and has been with us since May 2008, but has been actively involved in animal care for years. Her 'zoo' at home is huge and not only is Mel knowledgable about greyhounds - tortoises, labradors, rats and cats are included in her expertise. Mel is also involved in our fund-raising activities and regularly does Beat The Book at the stadium.
Name: Phil Stent
Role: Weekend kennel hand
About: Apart from working weekends at the kennel Phil is a very enthusiastic fund raiser for the S.R.G.F and can be found selling tip sheets for the Fund on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings and is the wisdom behind Phils fancies. He is the person to ask if you fancy a flutter.
Name: Julie Hollin
Role: Kennel Hand
About: Julie was originally a voluntary walker until the hounds in kennels were lucky enough to get Julie as a kennel hand. As well as her kennel duties: Julie regularly contributes to our many fund raising activities both at the Farm and the Stadium.
Name: Victoria Hurley
Role: Committee Member
About: Vicky contributed hugely by covering general administration for the Sheffield RGT. Vicky is still actively involved with Sheffield Retired Greyhounds when she can find any free time from her busy job in the marketing department at the Stadium.
Name: Carol Senior
Role: Committee Member
About: Carol has worked in kennels and at the stadium for many years. She has paraded the Greyhounds and now works in the race office.
Name: Graham Furness
Role: Committee Member
About: Graham has been involved with Sheffield Retired Greyhounds for quite a while. He has assisted in kennels on many occasions, regularly walks our greyhounds with his wife Jacqui and even helps out with Beat the Book at the Stadium. A man of many talents - we're very glad that he's agreed to be on our committee: thank you Graham.
Name: Kevin Griffiths
Role: Committee Member