The OITV Committee
Meet the Team
We are all volunteers interested in supporting our local LGBT+ community.
If you are interested, please contact us or come along to an event and speak to us in person.
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Chair |
Dr Sean Pert ('he' / 'him') Sean has lived in Hebden Bridge since 2015. Sean works as a Senior Clinical Lecturer at The University of Manchester and has worked extensively with trans and non-binary people in his role as a Speech and Language Therapist. Sean has been our chair since October 2024. |
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Treasurer (April 2025 to present) |
Lorraine Ashton |
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General Trustee (Treasurer until April 2025) |
Moy Cash Committee member with oversight of the Book Group. |
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General Trustee |
Rachel Porter Committee member with active involvement with props and scenery for the Theatre Group. |
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General Trustee |
Stephen McKay Committee member with oversight of the Theatre Group, Film Group, Singing Group and Monthly Socials. Steve was our Chair until October 2024. |
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General Trustee |
Anthony Seitler Committee member since September 2026 Moderator for social media for the Theatre Group. |
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General Trustee |
Reyyan Hammad ('he' / 'him') |
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General Trustee |
Amelia Benson |
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Previous Committee Members
We are thankful to past committee members for their contribution.
Secretary until June 2026
Dr Carol Stow ('She' / 'Her')
Carol is a long standing ally of the LGBTQ+ community. She has lived in Hebden Bridge for over forty years, was previously a member of the town council and has served as Hebden Royd town mayor. She spent her working life in the NHS working with children and is now retired.
Carol is a long standing ally of the LGBTQ+ community. She has lived in Hebden Bridge for over forty years, was previously a member of the town council and has served as Hebden Royd town mayor. She spent her working life in the NHS working with children and is now retired.
General Trustee until June 2026
Ben Stephens (nee Nicholls)
Committee member with an active role in the Theatre Group as both a performer and Technician.
Committee member with an active role in the Theatre Group as both a performer and Technician.
General Trustee until June 2025
Bill Cook
Committee member with oversight of the Walking Group.
Committee member with oversight of the Walking Group.
General Trustee until April 2025.
Jo Paxton
Committee member with oversight of the Walking Group.
Committee member with oversight of the Walking Group.
