Meet Our Team!

Meet Our Team!

Jaqui Dow - Chairperson

Bio

On leaving school I qualified as a nurse and have always been passionate about working in the care sector, in various areas such as social work support services, children's residential care and fostering most of my life. A busy mum…

Sharon Arthur - Treasurer

Bio

I am married to Derek and we have three sons. Our son Paul is a Young Adult with Fairway Fife. I joined to help our on the committee in 2012. I enjoy seeing all the young adults and peer…

Tony Boyle - Board Member

Bio

My Name is Tony Boyle. For 30 years I was a Lorry Driver with the Ministry of Defence and also in the Territorial Army for 33 years, holding the rank of Staff Sergeant for many years, I think this is…

Joanne Creech - Board Member/Sports and Outdoor Activities Co-ordinator

Bio

I have been involved with Fairway Fife since 2014 as a volunteer on the Committee. I have worked in Health and Social Care and Education Services supporting young people with learning disabilities and autism for over 15 years and I…

Neil Freir - Manager

Manager

Bio

I have 16 years experience working in Health & Social Care. Working in partnership with others, my main goal is to enable young adults with Learning Disabilities & Autism to access opportunities that will provide them with valuable life experiences.…

Mary Grant - Co-ordinator

Bio

My name is Mary Grant, I joined Fairway Fife in 2011. I have always worked with young people and tried to ensure they get the support, encouragement, development, respect and fun they deserve. Past history and jobs include an honours…

Charlene Dewar - Facilitator

Bio

My name is Charlene Dewar and I am a Youth Worker in the Dunfermline area. I have a real passion for working with young people and thrive on being able to see each young person journey. I started working at…

Casey Fern - Facilitator

Bio

I started at Fairway Fife in 2018 What I enjoy about Fairway Fife is trying new things and going to different places. What I have gained from volunteering with Fairway Fife is confidence. A strange or interesting fact about me is I…

Graeme Gibson - Facilitator

Bio

Hi My name is Graeme but call me Gibby. I have been involved with Fairway Fife since September 2022 after working in Health and Social Care Services for 12+ years. Fairway Fife has given me the platform to be part…

Brad Fraser - Peer Mentor

Bio

I joined Fairway Fife in February 2022 I've gained a lot of valuable experience and grew more confident around adults and teenagers. I'm better at communicating with people now and I've also gained a lot of great memories and had a…

Jack Shand - Peer Mentor

Bio

I joined Fairway Fife in March 2022 I have gained confidence, friends, social skills, organisational skills, and time keeping. Fun/Interesting Fact I have 4 siblings

Catherine Howatson - Peer Mentor

Bio

I started at Fairway Fife in 2018 What I enjoy about Fairway Fife is socialising with other people. What I have gained from volunteering with Fairway Fife is confidence, people skills, working with others and understanding others. A strange or…

Seonaid Swanney - Peer Mentor

Bio

I started at Fairway Fife in May 2008 What I enjoy about Fairway Fife is spending time with a great bunch of folk, trying out new activities and having a brilliant time. What I have gained from volunteering with Fairway Fife are…

Danielle Ward - Peer Mentor

Bio

I started at Fairway Fife in 2015 What I enjoy about Fairway Fife is I get to do things I usually so, so gain new experiences. What I have gained from volunteering with Fairway Fife is a full range of skills…

Stuart Buchanan - Peer Mentor

Bio

I started at Fairway Fife in Jan 2019 What I enjoy about Fairway Fife is socialising with everyone and helping out What I have gained from volunteering with Fairway Fife is helping young adults and also I have gained confidence. A strange or…