Chair
Louise Ellams
Our fearless leader! Louise keeps things running smoothly, chairs meetings, handles any tricky stuff and gives the final OK on big decisions. She's the go-to person for members and makes sure we are excelling as a club.
Meet the Committee
We have a great group of ladies on the Thunderbirds Committee, working hard to keep the club running.
Treasurer
Laura Donkin
Laura manages the club’s finances like a pro. From tracking fees to paying bills and keeping us out of the red, she's got the numbers covered. She also makes the annual budget and financial report sound way more exciting than it should be.
Secretary
Carmella Anderson
Carmella takes notes, sends out meeting minutes, keeps our contact lists tidy, and handles new member enquiries. She also books our training courts and makes sure we’re all where we need to be on Spond.
Kit Coordinator
Issie Matthews
Issie is in charge of all things kit! She makes sure every team has what they need, from bibs and balls to first aid kits. Orders new gear, handles payments, and helps captains keep their kitbags full and fabulous.
Publicity Officer
Sarah Widdows
Sarah keeps the club’s website looking sharp. Updates team info, results and fixtures, she handles the technical side of things. She is also our voice on the RDNL league committee.
Social Media Officer
Chloe Hodgetts
Chole spreads the Thunderbirds love online! She runs our socials, updates results, promotes events, and keeps our Insta looking sharp. Also helps create posters and shouts loud and proud about our club in the community.
Club Development Officer
Vanessa Clothier
Vanessa looks for funding, sponsorships, and training opportunities to keep our club growing strong. She supports members with coaching and umpiring opportunities too. A real champion for progress and improvement.
Social Secretary
Maz Asghar
Maz plans our legendary socials! From small team catch-ups to big club nights out, she organises venues, entertainment, and make sure we’re all having a blast—on and off the court.
Safeguarding Officer
Sandra McCarthy
Sandra looks out for our younger members and makes sure everyone feels safe and supported. Shes knows all the right steps to take if anyone has concerns and makes sure we follow England Netball's safeguarding policies to a tee.
Our captains lead their team both on and off the court. They organise matches and umpires, motivate the squad, bring the kit and makes sure everyone’s up to speed on rules and Spond updates. Basically, your team MVP behind the scenes.
TB1/Prem 1 Captain
Lolly MacDonald
TB2 Captain
Louise Martin
TB3 Captain
Chloe Wright
TB4 Captains
Mia Marshall and Naomi Barlow
TB5 Captain
Sarah Widdows
TB6 Captain
Abbie Walker
TB8 Captains
Lucy Sullivan and Sandra McCarthy