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Andy Grieves,

Trustee

Andy joined CPRE Berkshire as a trustee in 2024. He has lived near the Surrey / Berkshire border for 35 years. He had a career in pharmaceutical manufacturing with roles in the UK, South Africa and Australia. Andy is particularly interested in sustainability including the adoption of renewable energy sources. He is also motivated to build collaborations with Higher Education to attract new members to CPRE Berkshire from among students and academics, and to access academic research which will help solve some of the challenges we face to protect the beautiful county of Berkshire.

Patrick Griffin,
Trustee

Patrick has been a trustee of CPRE Berkshire for 12 years and lives in Sunningdale, attracted to the area 35 years ago by its green and leafy character. He had a career in sales and marketing in the information technology industry. Patrick has a particular interest in planning, a subject which is so important to the future of Berkshire. He is a committee member of the Society for the Protection of Ascot & Environs (SPAE).

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David Over,
Trustee

David has been a Trustee of CPRE Berkshire since 1998. He lives in Cholsey and is a retired Solicitor. He takes a particular interest in Planning, Transport (having been a member of the former Rail Passengers Committee for Western England) and the protection and maintenance of Public Rights of Way. 

Henry Oliver,

Trustee and Branch Chairman

Henry is an experienced environmental and planning professional, and is a former Head of Planning and Head of Policy at CPRE National Office. Since 2006 he has been the Director of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, leading the NWDNL Partnership team, working with partners to develop and promote the vision and strategic priorities for management of the National Landscape and deliver the Management Plan. Henry also represents NWDNL on the board of the Ridgeway Partnership.

Gloria Keene MBE,
Branch Secretary

Gloria has had a longstanding involvement with CPRE Berkshire, starting off in our local Newbury & Hungerford group, and afterwards becoming Branch Secretary for Berkshire as well as the Secretary of CPRE South East Region. Over the years she took on many different roles in Berkshire Branch, making use of the skills she had acquired during her working life. Gloria was awarded the MBE for her services to the countryside (including her role as a Parish Clerk in the North Wessex Downs) and the Countryside Medal for services to CPRE. Gloria can be contacted by email at cpreberkshire@btopenworld.com

Andy Smith,
Media & Communications Officer

Andy is an experienced journalist and countryside campaigner who has been involved with CPRE for three decades and was Director of CPRE Surrey Branch for 12 years before joining our team in Berkshire. He is also the Secretary of the London Green Belt Council and a trustee of several charities. Andy is the principal point of contact in CPRE Berkshire for all PR and communications, and is the Editor of our branch magazine Berkshire Voice. You can reach Andy on mobile 07737 271676 or by email at cpreberkshiremedia@gmail.com