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Our Staff
 
Stephen Mayles
Senior Partner
 
 
Riann Copper
Partner 
 
 
 
Lorraine Bushaway
Crematorium Co-ordinator
 
Lee joined the team in 1999. She currently co-ordinates the daily running of the crematorium as well as tackling some of the administrative work.
Being the owner of 3 beautiful cats, Noddy, Mookiee & Beebo she loves spending time with the cats in the cattery and specialises in being able to groom even some of the most
uncooperative guests!
  
 
Marianne Wood
Office Administrator
 
Maz decided join us in 2006 after completing her BSc (Hons) Veterinary Health Studies, at Hartpury College part of University of the west of England, Bristol.
When Maz isn't very busy attending to the overall welfare of the cats, preparing their daily menus & making sure everybody who needs them has their medications, she can be found ploughing through the office work & answering any queries on the telephone.
 
 
Hannah Edmonds
Senior Assistant
 
Hannah previously worked for us at the weekends and during holidays whilst she was at college and we are lucky that she has now decided to join the team on a more permanent basis. As well as helping out in the cattery at busier times, she is also interested in learning various jobs in the crematorium.
 
 
 
Philip Ryan
Crematorium Driver
 
Phil is extremely dedicated to his job and as an animal lover himself always makes sure that he collects a pet with the upmost care. He knows how important it is to ensure that a beloved pets final journey be carried out respectfully & gently at all times.
Phil can also be found in the Cemetery helping us to keep it a nice peaceful place to visit.
 
 
Kimberley Nicholson
Cattery Assistant
 
Kim can be found bustling round the cattery, keeping the chalets & the kitchen spotless.
Kim is a firm favourite with a great many of the cats and always makes time to stop and chat to all the guests and lavish them with attention.
 
Aaron Nicholson
Grounds Maintenance & Cattery Assistant
 
Aaron, Kim's nephew, spends much of his time keeping all of the grounds neat and tidy. This is a never-ending task especially in the Autumn when the leaves fall faster than they can be picked up. Steve is currently teaching Aaron how to prepare new burial plots & how to look after the Cemetery carefully.
Aaron also helps out in the cattery keeping ancillary areas clean.
 
To assist the full time team we are also lucky enough to have Susie & Sophie here to help us out over the weekends & during non-term time in the cattery. Both students have a great love of cats & all animals in general and are always keen to help keep the chalets clean, comfortable places for the cats to stay, as well as providing entertainment for the cats as they work. Many a pony-tail has been swiped by our more mischievous guests!