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Elina Brown Skromane

Originally from Latvia, a small country with just under 2 million people, I’ve spent most of my adult life in the UK, where I studied and settled. I’m married with two boys who keep me on my toes, and weightlifting helps keep me grounded. Family and friends mean the world to me. I love great wine, delicious food—especially a good steak—and have a soft spot for Italian music. Whether skiing, exploring new places, or enjoying the outdoors, I’m always planning the next new adventure.

James Quayle

I love eating and can most often be found out and about with my wife, discovering and trying out new restaurants. I'm also fascinated by history, technology & science and spend time reading and watching documentaries about all things past, present and future.

Melanie Cheeseman

I enjoy living a simple, peaceful life and am happiest when spending time with myself and my family. Tap dancing is one of my favorite hobbies, and I love exercising to nurture my mind, body, and soul. I reside in the beautiful Cotswolds, near the village of Bibury—famously described by poet and designer William Morris as "the most beautiful village in England." If I do go on a night out, you'll find me dancing along to old rave DJs, wearing my brightest sequins, or enjoying a relaxed meal with friends.

Martina Landhed

Originally from Sweden, I have been living abroad since 1996, first moving to the UK and later spending five years in Germany. Nearly three decades have passed since leaving Sweden, but I still cherish returning to our house on the West Coast. I enjoy skiing, golf, travelling, and socialising with friends. My family includes two grown-up daughters: the older one is currently travelling in South America and planning to spend a few years in Australia, while the younger one is about to start her final year at the University of Southampton.

Karen Orr

I’m a nature-lover at heart – I love my dogs and trees and the wind in my hair. Never happier than when I’m out walking, ideally with my lovely husband or one of my adult daughters (and the dogs of course), relishing the exercise and patiently looking for the next landscape photo opportunity.

Ben Thompson

Outside work, I live with my wife Rebecca, daughter Olivia and very naughty Labrador called Archie!I play football (albeit badly) and follow Oxford United home and away all across the country.

Dionne Popplestone

My passion is great food and drink so love eating out with my husband David and son Elijah. I have taken my passion one step further and have a weekly radio show on Cotswolds Radio called The Cotswold Tastes Show

Danielle Beeken

I love contrast and variety! I live between Oxfordshire and Monmouthshire and have lived in Egypt and the French Alps. Interests include skiing, hiking and social times with friends and family.

Scott Andrews

Family. Sport. Travel & dogs. I spend my free time with my wife, two boys & two dogs, who certainly keep my Wife and I on our toes. I'm a lover of sport too - a big football & rugby fan!

Richard Hayes

When not working, I like to spend time with my wife Penny, walking or travelling to interesting places. I love watching live sports and am a member of Newbury Rugby Club and a long suffering season ticket holder at Reading FC. all of the above can be enhanced by a decent real ale, good wine and fine food. I love a quiz and can confidently say that my knowledge of generally useless facts is outstanding!