Carol Singleton

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About Carol Singleton

Re-located lock, stock and barrel to North Shields. Hoping to find more writing and publishing opportunities I have joined Tynemouth Rowing Club, swimming before work three times a week (at the local fitness club, not the sea!) and aiming to get fit enough to row in the.Great Tynemouth Row. Elected at AGM, made Chairman to support events, raise funds through grants and maintain connections with British Rowing. Representing Northern Rowing as their Masters Rep. Made a Co-opted Trustee of St Clare's Hospice, Jarrow. Became a full Trustee in June 2015 but resigned in July 2018 to take up a post at the Hospice. Provide aromatherapy sessions at the hospice for patients, carers and staff as often as I can. Umpired at Head of the Float (Liverpool), Inter Regional event at Holme Pierpoint, Chester Le Street and Tees regattas. Volunteered and participated in the Boxing Day dip to raise funds for St Clare's Hospice, dressed as a Minion! Interviewed by MadeinTyne & Wear TV. Made Chairman of Remap Tyne Panel, supporting people with disabilties to access bespoke equipment, adapted by our engineers, to enable greater independence,regain lost skills and achieve new goals. Spent a month in Finland on the HOPE Exchange programme, exploring integrated care, telehealth and palliative care, shared a flat with Veronica, from Sweden.