LRA Committee

John White, Chair

I moved to Lee-on-the-Solent from Devon in 2015 after retiring. I had, for many years worked as a Landscape Gardener. 
I became chairman of LRA in 2019 and, with the help of my wife, organise the Association Membership Records and Database.

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Irene Myers

I retired in 2017 after a successful career as an IT sales manager working for a company specialising in HR and payroll software and service.  I moved to Lee on the Solent in March 2021 and absolutely love it here.  I’ve made loads of new friends.  Everyone has just been so welcoming

David Lynock

I was born in Birmingham, and worked at Birmingham University for over twenty years.  I was the chair of the Civic Centre Residents Association I retired 3 years ago after working at the University of Southampton in the Faculty of Engineering. We have lived in Lee on the Solent for 22 years.  I have the portfolio for the Environment.

Alison Roast, Deputy Chair

I have lived in Lee over 35 years and joined the Committee over 20 years ago initially to protect the airfield from gravel extraction.  I am lead in the planning team which looks at all planning applications for Lee on the Solent.

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Julie Palmer

I was born in Fareham where I lived for over 70 years, before moving to Lee.  My husband and I designed, built and ran a very successful residential home for 15 years. I am a Trustee of a housing charity in Gosport and have a special interest in the elderly and health matters

Alison Collett, Secretary

I moved to Lee in 2014 following a varied career: as an Executive Secretary; teacher of IT and business studies and finally a Payroll, HR and Fleet Manager.  I have been a secretary for a variety of voluntary organisations throughout many years.

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Ray Harding

I moved from Gosport to Lee in 1969.  Been involved in the Community for around 50 years or more. I retired after 40 years from the Civil Service in 2005. Chair - Lee Horticultural Society and LRA Committee Member - Events - Lee Historic Walks and Talks and the monthly BOOST Table Top Events

Brian Mansbridge

I trained in Mine Warfare and as a Hovercraft pilot. I was awarded an MBE in the Gulf War. After a Navy career I worked for the NHS for 15 years while touring the Inland Waterways by narrowboat. On retiring to Lee, I support the LRA, the Gosport Society and St Faith’s

Constance Williams

I graduated from university in Colorado with a degree in Psychology and worked in the airline industry for over 20 years. Since 2011, I have lived in Lee-on-the-Solent and for five of those years I have volunteered at Oxfam.