Iris is a Member of the Executive Council of Gravesham Conservative Association
About me
Born in Ireland I came to train as a nurse at Lewisham Hospital in 1977. Following an amazing career in the NHS lasting 33 years, 25 of which were spent working for Dartford and Gravesham, I retired in 2010. Having spent a lot of time over the years in Gravesend it became my home in 2002.
In 2005, my partner Thomas and I purchased TJ’s, then called the British Tar. We are the 24 th landlords or more importantly, custodians of an establishment which has now been serving the public of Gravesend for 200 years (1823 – 2023).
In 2006 I had the very great honour to serve as Mayoress of Gravesham alongside my colleague The Mayor Harry Smith. During this time, I got to meet the most amazing people and organisations which go to make the ‘community ‘of Gravesham so special.
I have a passion for community involvement / engagement and have, over the years, arranged many meetings between residents, councillors, police and local representatives with the aim of addressing concerns and making improvements. I am Chair of G-Safe - a business crime reduction partnership.
My interests are our 3 dogs, golf, local history and reading.