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Margaret shares the role of Secretary with Fiona Oomes and is responsible for all of the hiring at the Institute, as well as maintenance contracts and repairs.  Having lived in Wylam for over 30 years and worked at the Institute for over 10 years, Margaret has exensive knowledge of the building and contents and has a wealth of information at her fingertips.

Fiona shares the role of Secretary with Margaret Anderson and is responsible for all of the hiring at the Institute as well as maintenance contracts and repairs.  A long standing resident of the area, and with 15 years experience at the Institute, Fiona has a wealth of knowledge about the history of everything to do with the Institute.

Chris has been a trustee and Chair from May 2024 and is passionate about offering great community facilities for the local area to bring people together for social and wellbeing activities.  Born in Northumberland and having lived in Wylam for over 30 years, Chris welcomed the opportunity to give something back to the community when she retired.  With a great team of trustees and staff, Chris hopes the Institute can go from strength to strength in the future.

Trustees of Wylam Institute:

Chris Wilkinson (Chair)

Robin Piette 

Denis Peel

Julian Bates

Margaret Anderson

Fiona Oomes

Viv Smith

Jacqueline Haigh

Helen Rafferty

Roger Turner

John Goddard

The Parish Council have an observer on the Institute committee: Colin Percy