The Forum was established in April 1998 following a meeting of local residents who shared a common concern to ensure that
                          local facilities were improved - against a background of derelict shops and a palpable fear of crime- and focused on the needs
                          and welfare of the wider community, incorporating improved youth provision and quality of life for the large elderly population.

                          Since its formal inception in October 1998 the Forum has engaged key stakeholders to bring about a positive change in the
                          community. This has led to a number of important initiatives including a major push to improve transport connections with a
                          regular service now provided for the community; the employment, albeit for a short period of time a community development
                          worker that has built up an engagement programme with the community covering topics such as training, community audits
                          and community recycling projects.

                          Vision for Woodhouse and District

                          “By 2025, Woodhouse will be able to offer opportunities for all, to be healthy, educated and active by building on the strengths
                          of an inclusive community in a thriving and prosperous environment”

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                        The body set up to do this is called the executive committee and it comprises of 6 members elected at the AGM for a 3 year period
                        and 2 of its members stand for re-election every year. No qualifications are necessary but knowledge of the forum and the work it
                        does and experience of local issues are 2 of the components required. This format has been in existence since the formation of
                        WDCF in 1998 and works well.

	Howard Constable - Chair An apprenticed trained Mechanical Engineer, Howard is educated to City and Guilds standard. He has been a Trade Union Representative of one kind or another all his working life with experience in negotiation at all levels, from Employers, Councils and at National Levels. At present Howard is also Chairperson of Badger Tenants And Residents Association. Howard recently took and passed a University Foundation Course in Social Enterprise and is also on the board of directors of Woodhouse Social Enterprises Limited.
	Deborah Horton - Treasurer Deborah's introduction is coming soon.
	Elizabeth Turton - Secretary I have lived in Woodhouse for over 20 years with my husband. Before having my 3 children, I worked for HSBC for 10 years as a Clerk/Administrative Assistant. I then became a full time mum and housewife. After my third child I applied for the position of Community Learning Champion, working for Woodhouse & District Community Forum. The job involves talking to members of the local community to find out the types of courses they wish to attend and then arrange for tutors and venues. I have been doing this job for three years. Eighteen months ago I became the Secretary of the WDCF which involves taking minutes of meetings and distributing them to the members. I have enjoyed becoming involved in my local community and am pleased to be able to help.
	Graham Postello - Trustee I'm Graham Postello, My daytime job is a joiner for Kier Sheffield maintaining the housing stock for Sheffield Homes. I am treasurer for the Badger Dreamscheme which encourages the kids on the Badger estate to become involved in activities to improve their environment, such as litterpicks, constructing bird boxes and bulb plantingion exchange for rewards like cinema visits,lazer quests or special outings. I am also co ordinator for the Badger Neighbourhood watch and Trustee for the Woodhouse and District community Forum. I became interested in the Forum some years ago when I wanted to know what was happening in Woodhouse and have since been actively involved in some of its projects. The enthusiasm of the members to start and see projects through undaunted became addictive and I just wanted to be part of it!
	Maurice Birch - Trustee Maurice has 25 years experience in engineering construction as a pipe-fitter, working on major construction sites such as Flixborough, Lindsey Oil Refinery and Drax power station. In 1985 Maurice left Drax Power Station to take a two-year residential course at Northern College, and on to Sheffield University for a degree course in Social & Economic History, Politics and Employment Law. While working on the major sites Maurice was a shop steward, convenor and safety representative. Work-related health & Safety and Occupational Health became a hobby for Maurice. He was a member, and then later went on to become the Secretary of the Sheffield Area Trade Union Safety Committee for many years. For many years Maurice was the Branch Secretary of his Trade Union and delegate to many Regional and some National Committees. Maurice was an early member of the Sheffield Occupational Health Project and worked in many G.P.'s surgeries across the city dealing with work-related health problems. Also Maurice worked as a part-time lecturer in the Trade Union Studies Department at Granville College (now known as The Sheffield College) after graduating from Sheffield University in 1990, until his retirement in 2006, Maurice became involved with the Woodhouse Forum as a result of being involved with the fight to save the old Woodhouse Grammar School Community Centre.
	Raymond. J. Flewitt - Trustee Prior to my retirement, I was employed by and architechtural and design consultancy practice. I was responsible for the design and installation of many huge projects. Since my retirement I have devoted much of my time to various projects in South East Sheffield to improve the environment and building standards, mainly in Woodhouse, such as: Complete refurbishment of Woodhouse railway Station, Redevelopment and complete overhaul of Woodhouse Market Square. I joined Woodhouse and District Community Forum in the year 2000 when many of the projects refered to were carried out.