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WYAC is run by a dedicated group of Archaeologists, Teachers and Parents. Let us introduce ourselves. We pride ourselves on our professional approach, yet all of us (especially Mike) never forget the child inside, without which a club for children could would not be half so much fun! Committee members and official helpers can be identified at events by their new Black t-shirts with orange WYAC logo on (oh and the fraught expressions on their faces!)
Photos of the committee members will be available shortly so that you will be able to recognise us!
Deborah Overton Club Leader
Deborah is the club leader and the main point of contact for the club. She is the Education and Outreach Office for the Worcestershire Historic Environment and Archaeology Service and has many years of experience both as an archaeologist and running educational events and activities. Her main areas of interest include medieval archaeology with a particular specialism in the history of rabbit warrens. You should contact Deborah for all enquiries apart from those relating to membership, finance or the website.
Deb is CRB checked (enhanced disclosure).contact: clubleader@wyac.co.uk
Sheena Payne Membership Secretary
Sheena is the club’s membership secretary. She is Historic Environment Record Officer for Worcester City Museums Archaeology Section and brings a knowledge of the city’s archaeology and historic records to the club. You should contact Sheena if you are interested in becoming a member of WYAC or if you are an existing member wanting to make changes to your personal information, such as contact details etc.
Sheena is CRB checked (enhanced disclosure).
contact: membership@wyac.co.uk
Emma Hancox Treasurer
Emma is the club’s treasurer and the Historic Environment Record Officer for Worcestershire County Council. She was a field archaeologist for several years before becoming the HER officer and has a particular interest in animal bone archaeology. You should contact Emma over any issues concerning the club’s finances.
Emma is CRB checked (enhanced disclosure).contact: treasurer@wyac.co.uk
Mike Glyde Web Master
Mike is club’s web master. He is also Planning Archaeologist for the Worcestershire Historic Environment and Archaeology Service and his interests include aerial archaeology and particularly the prehistoric period. You should contact Mike for all website related enquiries/ issues.
Mike is CRB checked (enhanced disclosure).contact: webmaster@wyac.co.uk
Gary Hazlehurst, Publicity Officer
Gary is the club’s Publicity Officer and makes sure WYAC gets a mention in the local press.
Gary is CRB checked (enhanced disclosure).
Peter Squire
Peter is an active member of the committee organising and running monthly events and also bringing a knowledge of fundraising opportunities to the club.
Peter is CRB checked (enhanced disclosure).
Rebecca Jackson
Rebecca represents Worcestershire Record Office on the committee and brings her experience of working with old documents, palaeography and local resources to the club. She also trained as an archaeologist before going into archive work.
Rebecca is CRB checked (enhanced disclosure).
Gloria Jenkins and Claire Lloyd
Gloria and Claire are both qualified teachers with many years of experience in education, and bring these skills to the running of the club.
Gloria and Claire are CRB checked (enhanced disclosure).
Justin Hughes
Justin is also a qualified teacher and works as a field officer for the Worcestershire Historic Environment and Archaeology Service. He is currently running the Aggregates Levy Outreach programme and has a particular interest in the Neolitihic period.
Justin is CRB checked (enhanced disclosure).
Helpers:
WYAC also has a dedicated team of helpers each of which bring their own specialism and interests to the club. They include:
Steve Woodhouse (prehistory)
Alan Jacobs (Roman Pottery). CRB checked (enhanced disclosure).
Vanda Bartoszuk (medieval and post-medieval water management). CRB checked (enhanced disclosure).
Sue Hancox (teacher)
Denis Page
Susan Page
The Worcestershire Young Archaeologists Club could not exist without support from Worcestershire County Council and Worcester City Council.
The club is a registered charity and has also received sponsorship from:
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