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Management Committee
Carol Woolnoth
President - Welfare
Carol joined Age Concern in 2017 and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Welfare, of both clients and volunteers. She also organised our Inaugural Ball in 2019 and is working to increase awareness of Age Concern Marbella-San Pedro in the local Spanish area, such as Marbella Town Hall and Social Services.
Carol is an English graduate but has had a varied career, including Information Officer for Lucas Industries Noise Control Centre, running a sawmill, proprietor of a garden fencing company, salesperson for Kristina Szekely and owner of a property management and rental company, before retiring in 2016.
Rachel Garrod
Secretary
Rachel is a Ph.D. qualified Physiotherapist who specialises in helping older people with chronic heart and lung problems. She was Associate Professor of Respiratory Physiotherapy at St George´s University of London and has over 25 years clinical and academic experience as a Physiotherapist. Since moving to San Pedro 2013 she has provided domiciliary and online respiratory physiotherapy and help with mobility / balance problems.
Rachel has been involved with Age Concern since 2015 and is now secretary, volunteer training lead and helps out with lunches and at the drop in centre. Rachel loves her walks in the country with her spoiled dog; lunches and fun with friend; and enjoys spending time at the gym.
Sandra Sprawson
Welfare & Helpline
Sandra was persuaded by Stephen Brooksbank to join Age Concern in 2016, while still working.
She has lived and worked in Marbella for 40 years, much of that time running a Turnkey Home Furnishing business. She therefore speaks Spanish and has numerous useful contacts who can help in all sorts of situations.
Now retired, she spends most of her time with her 3 rescue dogs and her rescued Bengali tiger cat, and trying to help home many other stray or abandoned animals. Sandra answers the Helpline, to try and help whoever calls in any way she can.
Tom Burns
Patron
Tom was born as fifth of nine children in a beautiful place in Donegal, Republic of Ireland. The family moved to Belfast in 1952 where he was educated and joined the Financial Services Industry. He has three sons and in 2002 he retired as CEO of a large insurance company and moved to Spain where he still lives and continues to enjoy the lifestyle.
Tom has always been interested in trying to help people, particularly the lonely and elderly. With great support Tom founded Age Concern Marbella Y San Pedro and he is still heavily involved in the great work they do in protecting the vulnerable and less fortunate members of our Community. Tom has a deep interest in Spanish History, Irish History and Ancient Rome and he also likes to to point out, he does enjoy a beer or two.
Lynda Woodin
PR & Marketing
Lynda was born in Cape Town, South Africa, in 1947. She moved to Namibia in 1948 until 1952 where the family moved to Rhodesia. Lynda went to school in Rhodesia and was sent to finishing school in UK Winkfield place. She studied Psychology and Sociology at the UCT University. After studies she moved back to Rhodesia where she worked in Travel and moved to SA in 1973 to work and continue studying. She finished a marketing diploma and then worked for the largest retail company in SA.
Her family moved to Spain 1969 from Rhodesia and Lynda moved to Spain in 2011 and became involved with Age Concern Marbella when it started. She had been involved with PR and Marketing in South Africa and the UK from 1976 to date.
Simon Pecovnik
IT Manager
Simon joined Age Concern Marbella in 2020. His background is in IT and he manages Age Concern’s IT operations. Prior to moving to sunny south of Spain with his wife and three kids, he spent 15 years in the UK working in the software industry. Most notably he started a software company RAVN Systems with his friends, which went on to become a major player in Artificial Intelligence platforms and was acquired in 2017.
Simon is an eternal optimist, loves volunteering, but also finds time for hiking and exploring new places, he enjoys fishing and spending as much time as possible with his family.
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