Pat Morrow

Originally from Belfast I came to Verwood in 2000 to join family here.

I was educated at the Methodist College, Belfast and in later years completed an Open University BA degree studying subjects such as Sociology, The State in Britain and International Politics.

During my working career I was General Secretary of a Political Pressure Group which founded a moderate political party, an area manager for Oxfam Ireland, a manager for a Hospice and a Community Leader running a large Community Centre.

I joined a number of organisations when I arrived in Verwood in order to make friends and become part of the community. I think that Verwood has a special quality that welcomes strangers.

I am currently Chair of the Verwood Area Fiftyplus Forum; a Trustee and deputy Chair of Dorset Fiftyplus; a member of Dorset Age Partnership and a committee member of Help the Aged Local Committee.

I am also a member of the Verwood Flower Club, the Verwood and District Horticultural Society and the WI.

My main interests are dogs, walking and enjoying the beautiful scenery in Dorset.

As a member of the Verwood Town Council I will be endeavouring to champion the cause of older people