FOCUS ON CLUB MEMBER: CAT YOUNG

Where are you from?
I am from Stanwell, very close to Heathrow airport. Now I live in Langley.
 
What do you do for a living?
I work at as a Nursery Manager in a nursery situated inside a hospital. I have been with the same company for 17 years.  I am also the SENCO of the nursery.
 
What do you do for fun?
I enjoy reading when I get the chance!  Watching movies and football (Arsenal Fan), spending time with our children and doing things as a family.
 
Can you tell us something we might not know about you?
I have broken a fair few bones in my time my leg twice, right arm 8 times and left arm 7 times! I have damaged both knees all as a result of playing football - oh and maybe a drunken girlie weekend which resulted in me ending up in hospital with a broken ankle!!
 
Where did you last holiday?
My last holiday was to America, we went over for three weeks as my sister-in-law gave birth to baby James!  It was a lovely holiday, not only did our daughter turn three, we met our nephew and Matt and I got engaged!
 
What's your favourite film/book?
My favourite film is Notting Hill; I love the story and its very easy watching! I love to read so I have many favourite books, I love to read anything by James Patterson and Lee Childs, but also Jane Austin! 
 
Why did you join Rotary?
I joined rotary as James and Matthew went out one night and the next day Matt said we were going to a meeting! It’s also a great way to meet new people.
 
What have you enjoyed most at rotary so far?
I loved helping raise money for Children in Need at Heathrow airport. I got to work with other Rotarians and I met Pudsey Bear!!! I was his guide for 4 hours which was fun!
 
Which rotary events are you looking forward to?
I am looking forward to helping raise money for children in need again this year
 
Describe Rotary in three words?
I would describe Rotary as being FUN, CHARITABLE and opening my eyes!
 

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