Cllr Nick Fernandes

Name: Nick Fernandes

Where are you likely to be seen in the village: Walking our aging chocolate Labrador, Maya, slowly around the village and Netherclay community woodland or walking to/from circuit training in the Hub at silly o’clock in the morning.

Why are you a Parish Councillor: When I was informed of the vacancies on the Parish Council, I did think whether I had the time to give but I’ve since found that is not as onerous as I first thought. I’ve always tended to get involved rather than just participating; previously been a vice chair of governors, a youth orienteering coach, charity event organiser, so this is me getting involved in the community rather than just living in the village.

When not volunteering as a Parish Councillor what are you likely to be doing: I work full time as a Civil Servant for the Ministry of Defence and am either working from home or in Bristol, Portsmouth, Scotland or Bahrain. I am a keen cyclist and walker often found persuading others to take on challenges; I wrote this as I prepared to travel for the Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge with 2 friends which was successfully completed. I’m slowly developing my fly-fishing skills and the fish are quite safe at the moment.

What would people be surprised to know about you: I played 3 seasons of American Football for the Duchy Destroyers in Truro as offensive right guard in the mid 80’s.