I’m Pauline and a founding member of the Farndon Soapbox Derby as well as being an external examiner in the university sector.  I have lived in the village for 33 years and represent our community as a parish councillor as well as serving the community of North East Wales as a magistrate. 

I’m a solution-orientated self-employed Chartered Surveyor working predominantly in the commercial sector. I have event management experience as Lead Marshall for the Chester Santa Dash and am very keen to bring the residents of our villages together for another day of fundraising fun!

Hello! I’m Hugh and have been a Farndon resident for 33 years currently working as a self-employed joiner.  I’m also a former motor mechanic and qualified fabricator and welder so naturally, I’m responsible for the kart build specifications plus, I will oversee and manage the course design. 

Hi, I'm a Health and Safety Consultant based in Tattenhall. My passion is to provide bespoke business Safety advice for small and medium enterprises helping them on a personalised safety journey, not computer-generated policies and procedures. I was invited to assist the team at the Farndon Soapbox Derby with their safety needs and it has been my privilege to be involved in such a fantastic, exciting project - Be Safe, Be Proactive, Be Professional.

Hi! I’m Kirsty and I am a Director at Gittins & Co. Wealth Management Ltd who are based in Pulford, just outside of central Chester. Gittins and Co provide a personable service that works with you to ensure that your financial goals and aspirations are aligned with your financial planning strategy. I am responsible for providing the all-important administrative, social media marketing and communications support to the Farndon Soapbox Derby Team.

Hello, I’m Peter and I am a Managing Director of a Chester-based Community Insurance Broker and Cyber Risk Management company as well as being a long-term resident of Farndon. I also sit on the committee of Gresford Athletic FC as their vice-chairman. As an insurance industry professional, my role within the Farndon Soapbox Derby team is to guide and oversee the insurance policies that have been put into place for this exciting, community-focused event.

Hello, my name is Sam Eastwood, one of the community fundraisers at the Hospice of the Good Shepherd. The Hospice is delighted to remain the main beneficiary of the Farndon Soapbox Derby and it is a privilage to be involved. My customer service, event planning and fundraising expertise comes into play when helping to make this fun-packed day a fantastic day to remember for everyone involved and families who come along on the day to support us.

Hi! I’m Becky Griffiths and I am new to the Farndon Soapbox Derby for 2024 - though you may have seen me taking part over the last couple of years as Penelope Pitstop and Barbie! Myself and my family live at the centre of the village, Farndon High Street, where I was raised. I run a small beauty salon, The Secret Spa based opposite the Cross in Holt. I am delighted to be a part of this brilliant event that brings the community together and raises an incredible amount of money for Charity.

Julie is well known in the village of Farndon and owns the local florist and gift shop, known as Velvet Peony. Julie has always supported the Farndon Soapbox Derby by creating the winners bouquets. 2024 sees her join our event committee. “I created my floral design studio and shop as a beautiful space to buy gifts, selected and wrapped with care. All of my arrangements, gifts and homeware are inspired by rustic elegance, the beauty of the English countryside and often a hint of vintage”.