Meet the Committee

As a charity-run Preschool we are highly dependent on our parent committee for Merry Go Round's operation. Made up of volunteer members, our committee help with day-to-day management, finance, fundraising and conduct of the preschool.

Rosie Beard

Chair

Rosie grew up in the South Hams and enjoys living in this wonderful part of the world along with her husband and four children. Her youngest son currently attends Merry Go Round and has settled well into preschool life. Rosie is keen to support the fantastic preschool so it can carry on providing a caring and nurturing environment for children for many more years to come.

Hannah Pearse

Treasurer

Hannah and her husband moved back to Devon in 2017 after the birth of their daughter Poppy (5). Poppy joined Merry Go Round aged 3 and moved to Stokenham Area Primary School last September. Poppy's sister Charlotte (3) joined her at Merry Go Round on her second birthday and she too is thriving in this friendly, creative and fun learning environment. Hannah joined the committee in 2021 and is pleased to be able to help with the running of Merry Go Round to ensure that it prospers today and long into the future.

Tamsin Oakley

Secretary

Tam grew up in Frogmore and as a child attended Stokenham Primary. Her youngest son Mylo attended MGR from the age of 2 until he started Stokenham Primary in Sept 21. Tam joined the committee as a member while Mylo attended MGR. She's since taken on the role of Secretary and loves to be involved in Fundraisers and support the Staff at MGR so they can continue to do the fabulous work they do!

Helena Osborne

Committee Member

Helena is a local artist, also known as Helena Clews, and is proud mum of two. Her youngest attends Merry Go Round and loves it and eldest is now at Stokenham Primary School. Helena is so happy to be on the committee for such a great preschool. She's loves the opportunity to be able to contribute and support the future of such a fabulous, caring, child-centred environment.

Helena Osborne

Committee Member

Georgina Kent

Committee Member

Georgina moved down to Devon in October 2019 having always come down for holidays as a child. She lives with her husband and son Elliot aged 4, who currently attends Merry Go Round. Elliot loves Merry Go Round especially Forest School and Georgina is really keen to help ensure other local children can continue to benefit from Merry Go Round's excellent care.

Jo Waldock

Committee Member

Jo moved to Devon from Bristol in 2021 and chose Merry Go Round for its wonderful caring approach with lots of play, outdoor adventure and child-centred fun. Her three year old loves his days there and Jo joined the committee hoping to contribute towards a bright future for this lovely preschool.