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Simon Thomson (Chair) Simon is an educationalist and doctor with broad experience as a charitable trustee. He is interested in how music can be used to promote inclusivity and has previously acted as a trustee for the Tewit Youth Band as well as several other charities. As a clinician he led research, chaired training committees and authored a textbook but he has now left the medical world and is exploring alternative vocations. |
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Simon Taylor Simon has a background in preventative wellbeing and coaching, as well as programme and project management. Simon also has experience as a department head and has worked for several charities previously. He has a particular interest in how we can promote positive mental health and wellbeing in workplaces and the community. Simon is also a keen musician, having played guitar and drums for many years, and over the years has enjoyed attending open mic nights and being a member of several bands. |
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John Ashton John is now retired after working for 40 years in the field of social work and mental health with children and families. Music has always been an important part of John’s life whether that be singing in choirs, going to gigs or even trying to learn to play the guitar! He has seen the many benefits of people coming together to make music and is committed to providing as many opportunities as possible to people of all backgrounds. John firmly believes that participating in music can support our mental health and wellbeing and sees Emerging Voices as having a lot to offer to the people of York and surrounding areas. |
