Leaders & Committee Members

Christine Doyle, Artistic Directorate & Senior Team Leader

I grew up in a part of Swindon, which was known as a troubled area when I was a child. At 6 years of age, I joined the Swan Majorettes. This is where my passion came from for helping others.  Majorettes kept me off the streets of temptation; I learnt new skills and became part of a large family...  Read more

Clare Harwood – Band Director & Assistant Directorate

I have been a community support worker for the last 15 years caring for the elderly.  I enjoy helping and supporting others, it has always been a part of my life!  I’m married with two children – it’s a family affair as we are all involved in majorettes. Read more

Julie Dean, Team Leader

I joined Bluebelle Majorettes as a team leader about four years ago, after my daughter joined.  As a child, along with Christine, I used to be in the Swan Majorettes, so have known her since childhood and hope that the girls in our troupe will make the strong,...Read more

Lorrelle Gardiner, Parent Helper

I am a full time mum, but work two evenings a week at a local supermarket for my sanity!  I enjoy helping other people and besides helping with Majorettes, I help at my church’s toddler group every Tuesday morning.  I attend church every week... Read more

Jo Cornforth – Senior Parent Helper

I am a busy mum of seven, company secretary and full time housewife all rolled into one.  I also volunteer at my children's school as well as majorettes and was once the Vice Chairperson of the local Twins group.

Andrew Chalcraft, Chairman

I have been Chair for a number of years now. My two daughters are both members of the troupe. I work full time as a principal engineer consulting on rail and civils for a large firm in Swindon.

Julie Evans, Fundraiser

I joined the committee in Autumn 2009 and am mum to Jordan, who has just finished her fifth season with the troupe.  My interests include netball, swimming and walking.  I am currently employed as a full time chef.  In addition, I am a Rainbow Guide Leader.

Debbie Smith, Secretary

I originally started helping with the troupe in 2001 when both my girls were members.  Over the years the troupe became a big part of our life’s with all the family involved in one way or another...
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Sarah Keen, Treasurer 

My daughter joined the troupe two years ago.  I have successfully run my own business, S H Business Services, for the last twelve years and because of this about a year ago, I was “volunteered” to be Treasurer!...  Read more

Wayne Gardiner, Technical Assistant

I work as a full time motor vehicle technician.  When I am not working, I spend most of my time running the kids around to various activities!... Read more