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Meet the Team

Bon Everson
Project Lead

Bon is a genuine grass roots champion and proud Mother of four daughters! She has extensive experience in Permaculture practice, and a passion for community skill share and knowledge exchange. A long standing member of Feed Avalon, Bon has lived in Glastonbury for 15 years and been embedded in the Beckery community for a decade, holding space and nurturing the Red Brick Community Garden and building partnerships with local stakeholders. She is an energetic healer and lifelong student of Spiritual Ecology, putting the needs of the land at the heart of her approach to community growth. Bon is committed to providing inclusive education opportunities for those of every age, and the creation of shared learning spaces which are accessible to all.

Marie-Claire Henon
Green Care Lead

Marie-Claire is an advocate for the value of nature in health & wellbeing. Bringing volunteer leadership experience gained in community growing projects since 2010, she has a background of study in Social Science, and is qualified in Social and Therapeutic Horticulture. Her passion is bridge building between ‘alternative’ and ‘mainstream’ approaches to Health & Social Care, holistic health promotion and nature connection opportunities, namely community growing for social inclusion. She also has a wealth of experience in team leadership and duty management. Expect to see her happily buried in structural documents and impact frameworks or wielding a Health & Safety clipboard.

Polly Hall
Project Administrator

Polly grew up on the Somerset Levels so this area is in her bones. Her background in administration extends to corporate organisations, charities and the social enterprise sector. Polly is also an award-winning horror author and infuses creativity and play into her work.  A champion of inclusive community arts, Polly is involved with festivals, events and commissioned as part of interdisciplinary arts projects, often with a focus on sustainability and inclusion.

Morgan Pandolfino
Volunteer Co-ordinator

Morgan is a highly skilled group facilitator with over 25 years experience supporting and empowering marginalized groups and individuals to deepen their connection to the natural world. Her passion for wildlife and practical conservation has led her to work as a ranger and leader for Explore worldwide, Travellers worldwide and Campaign for National Parks. A firm believer that small actions can make a big impact, Morgan encourages volunteers to experience the holistic benefits of energetically investing in earth-based learning projects in their local community.

She will often be found at her woodland yurt creating eco art and cultivating herbs or travelling in her camper van to ancient sites and places of natural beauty.

 

Wayne Sealey
Groundskeeper

Wayne looks after the farm grounds and facilities, taking care of the maintenance and security needs on site. As an experienced trades person, he brings a wide skillset including a talent for bespoke carpentry and joinery. Wayne has experience in coaching and a passion for helping young people explore their own skills and talents. You will see him working with groups across the site to maintain and develop our site infrastructure. He is also our resident DJ!

Anthony Harvey
Purchaser

Anthony grew up in Somerset and studied Environmental Science in Plymouth and Chester. He worked in computing and engineering for several years before moving into the education sector. His role at Bridies Farm is a Buyer but he turns his hand to several practical aspects too. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family and dogs.