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Back to topRosemary Collard
Position: Owner
About Me
I used to be an air hostess - bet you can tell!
I trained as an infant teacher before opening our first nursery in Atworth in 1998.
Combining this with trying to raise four children didn't leave much time for keeping fit - my main hobby.
My favourite colour
Pink
My favourite animal
My Bichon Frise, Harry
My favourite food
Chicken saag
James Collard
Position: Nursery Manager
About Me
I have been involved in Snapdragons since its inception in 1998.
I'm now managing at Weston and created the website you're looking at now!
I live onsite in the cottage in the car park with my dog Benny.
I love football and rugby and support both local teams.
My favourite colour
Orange
My favourite animal
Dogs & chickens
My favourite food
Steak pie & potatoes
Josie Pearce
Position: Nursery Nurse
Room: Support Team
About Me
I enjoy cooking and gardening, especially growing my own fruits and vegetables.
I also love to travel and experience new cultures.
My favourite colour
Red
My favourite animal
Giraffe
My favourite food
My mum's spare ribs
Nicky Hall
Position: Childcare Assistant
Room: Pandas
About Me
I live in Bath and I have two daughters, one of whom is 21 and the other 25.
I have been at Snapdragons since 2005 and before that I was working as a teaching assistant.
I enjoy reading and listening to rock music!
My favourite colour
Purple
My favourite animal
Cats
My favourite food
Italian
Gareth Davey
Position: Childcare Assistant
Room: Support Team
About Me
My three favourite things in life are eating, sleeping and playing football.
Thoroughly enjoy working at Snapdragons (except early starts - I am a student at Liverpool of course).
I am studying Business & Economics and am a former student at Ralph Allen & St Phillips Primary School.
My favourite movie is Gattaca and I love Manchester United! I don't like the heat though or overly sunny days and love a bit of rain.
Eventually I would love to be a teacher but haven't given up on playing for United under Alex Ferguson...
My favourite colour
Green
My favourite animal
Otter
My favourite food
Christmas dinner (especially pigs in blankets) & chocolate
Jon Book
Position: Head of Out of School & Physical Activity Co-ordinator
Room: Out of School
About Me
I love to play sport, football in the winter and cricket in the summer.
Like to socialise to S-Club 7 at the weekends.
Lived in Bath all my life and never want to leave......NOT!
My favourite colour
Red
My favourite animal
Cat
My favourite food
Steak & Chips
Gemma Fobbester
Position: Nursery Manager
About Me
I am pregnant with my first child that is due on the 20th September!
When I'm not pregnant I enjoy running and playing netball.
My favourite TV shows are CSI, Embarrassing Bodies & Glee.
My favourite colour
Red
My favourite animal
Elephant
My favourite food
Steak (medium rare) & chips with onion rings
Becca Teague
Position: Nursery Nurse
Room: Koalas
About Me
I moved to Bath at the end of 2009 after living in Cornwall all my life. I had been working in a small nursery in Cornwall.
In my spare time I enjoy listening to live music and going to festivals in the summer.
My favourite colour
Red
My favourite animal
Cat
My favourite food
Curry
Kat Davey
Position: Head of Pre-School
Room: Puffins
About Me
I have been at Snapdragons since 2003 and have worked in both Toddlers and Pre-School enjoying watching them grow and progress.
I am a very creative person and enjoy art and a range of music. I love going to gigs and seeing what music is out there in the world.
My favourite colour
Blue
My favourite animal
I love all animals
My favourite food
I love all foods as well!
Sadie Bence
Position: Childcare Assistant
Room: Butterflies
About Me
I am 21 years old and live in Trowbridge. I have a dog called Jake!
I enjoy spending time with my fiancé and going out with all my friends.
My favourite colour
Pink
My favourite animal
Elephant
My favourite food
Crisps
Kelli Rule
Position: Head of 0-21 Months
Room: Dragonflies
About Me
I am 24 and have lived in Bath my whole life. I have one brother called Joshua who is five years younger than me and one sister, Jemma, who is two years older.
I love to shop, especially with my friends.
I also love to go dancing with Nat & Kayleigh in my spare time.
My favourite colour
Purple
My favourite animal
Horses
My favourite food
Pasta
Rowena Berridge
Position: Nursery Nurse
Room: Ladybirds
About Me
I live in Warminster where I have lived my whole life.
I live with my rabbit called Bugs and my dog called Flo.
I have one older brother and he has two children and I have one younger sister who lives in Brighton.
I enjoy to shop and socialise with my friends.
I love to watch all types of films.
My favourite colour
Purple
My favourite animal
Dog
My favourite food
Pizza
Ashleigh Cooper
Position: Nursery Nurse
Room: Butterflies
About Me
I am twenty years old and I come from Manchester originally.
I was married in September 2010 and have a pet cat called Charlie.
My favourite colour
Pink & yellow
My favourite animal
I love cats but like all animals
My favourite food
Pasty
Hayley Gould
Position: Nursery Nurse
Room: Koalas
About Me
I was born in 1989 and have been working with children for three years!
I enjoy socialising with friends, dancing and swimming.
I love to sit outside in the sun with a nice cold drink and have a barbecue whilst reading Twilight!
My favourite colour
All shades of blue
My favourite animal
Guinea pig! Wombat!
My favourite food
Paella
Kerrie Charlton
Position: Deputy Manager
Room: Pandas
About Me
I'm a little bit country and love to walk through fields, getting muddy and dancing in the rain.
I enjoy playing badminton and going roller blading.
I'm mad about shopping and love socialising and love to have a good giggle.
I also enjoy organising and cleaning with music on.
My favourite colour
All things bright and beautiful
My favourite animal
All creatures great and small
My favourite food
Sugar and spice and all things nice
Nicki Jones
Position: Area Manager
About Me
I have worked for Snapdragons forever and have progressed from Nursery Nurse to Area Manager.
I work part time so that I can juggle my family life with my husband and my lively three year old daughter!
My favourite colour
Purple
My favourite animal
Komondor Dog
My favourite food
Indian food
Kayleigh Clayton
Position: Senior Nursery Nurse
About Me
I was born in 1987 and have worked at Snapdragons since 2005.
I love going out with my friends - especially Kelli & Nat - and love meeting new people and seeing new places!
I love to shop, listen to music and chill out!
I have five brothers, two sisters and too many nieces and nephews to count but love them all!
My favourite colour
Green
My favourite animal
White tiger
My favourite food
I'm a vegetarian - I love Italian & Mexican
Deepak Mondal
Position: Maintenance
About Me
I travelled across from India in 2003 to work at Snapdragons and helped decorate and create the interior rooms.
I have two sons, Noah and Eli, and I love to garden and go for walks on the weekends and evenings.
I also love to cook Indian cuisine and am especially good at curries.
My favourite colour
White
My favourite animal
Chicken
My favourite food
Chicken curry
Sandra Dyer
Position: Nursery Chef
Room: Kitchen
About Me
My husband is called Jon. He is also a chef.
I have two children - Helena who is 16 and James who is 11.
I love to go on holiday in Spain.
My favourite colour
Lilac / Blue
My favourite animal
None
My favourite food
Chinese
Milli Prosser
Position: Childcare Assistant
Room: Koalas
About Me
I love working with children and have done since I was 16.
I originally came to Bath for university and am now settled here full-time.
I really like to meet new people and I'll try everything once (as long as it has nothing to do with horses as I'm very scared of them...)
My favourite colour
Pink
My favourite animal
Pig
My favourite food
Crispy Chilli Beef
Victoria Burns-Howell
Position: Nursery Nurse
Room: Koalas
About Me
I have lots of different hobbies which include horse riding, swimming and walking my dogs.
I really enjoy good food and love watching new films at the cinema.
My favourite colour
Lime green
My favourite animal
Horses
My favourite food
Curry
Janey Mondal
Position: Area Manager
About Me
I have worked for Snapdragons since they first opened in 1998.
During the following years I spent time in India setting up an educational project and building a school.
I now have two gorgeous boys - Noah & Eli and love spending time in the woods building dens with them.
My favourite colour
Yellow
My favourite animal
Falcons
My favourite food
Blue cheese & crackers and a glass of red wine
Brigitte Headley
Position: Nursery Nurse
Room: Support staff
About Me
I come from France.
I have been working at the nursery since 2004.
I love nature and when I am not at work I like to cycle, walk and any kind of outdoor activity.
My favourite colour
Pink
My favourite animal
Cats & dogs
My favourite food
Pizza / chocolate
Lauren Perry
Position: Nursery Nurse
Room: Bumblebees
About Me
I have been working in childcare since 2006 and during the summer of 09 I worked in Greece for a holiday company as a nanny.
I like to play the guitar in my spare time and I also enjoy going swimming!
My favourite colour
Pink
My favourite animal
Horses
My favourite food
Pasta / chocolate
Vanessa Hill
Position: Head of Toddlers
Room: Koalas
About Me
I am a very active person, always have something to do.
Like cooking, gardening, reading, music and socialising with friends.
Love learning; currently doing my degree; very interested in languages and culture.
My favourite colour
Green (all shades)
My favourite animal
Cats
My favourite food
Anything spicy or chicken salad
Sophia Capetti
Position: Childcare Assistant
About Me
I'm currently studying Psychology at Bath Spa University.
I have a passion for working with children and hope to become a teacher someday.
In my spare time I like to go out with friends, go to the cinema and have a dance!
My favourite colour
Red
My favourite animal
Monkeys
My favourite food
Fajitas
Lesley Murray
Position: Nursery Manager
About Me
I'm from Scotland; a place called Inverness in the Highlands.
I have lived in other countries including Germany & Cyprus as well.
My favourite colour
Blue & purple
My favourite animal
Dogs - I have one called Katie.
My favourite food
Chocolate
Amy Rabbitts
Position: Nursery Nurse
Room: Koalas
About Me
I am a friendly and talkative person and family is very important to me.
I see myself as a creative individual. I have a really positive outlook on life and especially enjoy working as part of a team.
My favourite colour
Pink
My favourite animal
Cats
My favourite food
Roast dinner
Kirsty Hobbs
Position: Deputy of Pre-School
Room: Peacocks
About Me
I live in Trowbridge and my favourite thing is my car, driving around with the roof off!
I am currently doing my Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies which I am really enjoying.
I have worked at Snapdragons since 2007 and have really enjoyed the time that I spent in toddlers and Pre-School.
My favourite colour
Pink
My favourite animal
White tiger
My favourite food
Roast dinner & pasta
Jill Sullivan
Position: Lunchtime Assistant
Room: Pre-School
About Me
I like yoga & dog walking.
I enjoy roller-skating with my daughter and also like riding my bike and having picnics in the park!
My favourite colour
Red
My favourite animal
Dog
My favourite food
Pizza
Sophie Castell
Position: Childcare Assistant
Room: Pandas
About Me
I love to play games and go shopping! I also love going to the cinema and generally having fun!
My favourite colour
Pink
My favourite animal
Kittens
My favourite food
Ice cream
Chloe Saunders
Position: Nursery Nurse
Room: Support staff
About Me
I am currently working part time at Snapdragons, helping out in all of the rooms.
I also go to college studying Higher Education to help me get into university.
My favourite colour
Pink & blue
My favourite animal
Cats & rabbits
My favourite food
Soup or spaghetti bolognese
Natalie Bernasconi
Position: Childcare Assistant
About Me
I lived in Mallorca for 10 years when I was little so I can speak fluent Spanish. I now live in Bradford-on-Avon.
I have been at university for the past three years and now love being a part of the Snapdragons team.
I enjoy dancing, swimming & Zumba. I also love looking after my two little cousins and nephews.
My favourite colour
Duck-egg blue
My favourite animal
White Siberian Tiger
My favourite food
Sticky toffee pudding
Penny James
Position: Nursery Nurse
Room: Pandas
About Me
I have been in childcare for over fifteen years.
I have just moved back from New York, having lived there for eight years.
My hobbies include bike riding, horse riding, kayaking and swimming. I am a very fun and outgoing person!
My favourite colour
Blue
My favourite animal
Giraffe
My favourite food
Avocado, cous cous, chocolate
Katherine Lilley
Position: Nursery Nurse
Room: Parrots
About Me
I was born in Ireland and came to England was I was two years old!
I am from Staffordshire and when I grow up I want to be an adventurer, travelling the world!
I like to sing although my children say I am awful at it. And they are right!
My favourite colour
Purple
My favourite animal
Cat
My favourite food
Fish
Sam Athay
Position: Nursery Chef
Room: Kitchen
About Me
I like to play sports like football and cricket and also love to cook food!
My favourite colour
Blue
My favourite animal
Dog
My favourite food
Pizza
Matt Thomas
Position: Kitchen Assistant
Room: Kitchen
About Me
I love playing sport - especially cricket and I love to socialise with my friends.
In my free time I like to watch films or listen to music and I am really passionate about cooking.
My favourite colour
Sky blue
My favourite animal
Liger
My favourite food
Mum's roast dinner
Jess Edgley
Position: Nursery Nurse
Room: Flamingos
About Me
I lived in Germany until I came to university in 2007 - sometimes I still forget which side of the road is the right one!
I love quiz nights and watching Doctor Who from behind my sofa!
My favourite colour
Green
My favourite animal
Bears
My favourite food
Powdered doughnuts with custard
Heidi Brown
Position: Playworker
Room: Out of School Club
About Me
I have lived in Bath my whole life and have always enjoyed working with children.
I love to go out and socialise with my friends and my favourite hobby is kick boxing!
My favourite colour
Blue
My favourite animal
Dog
My favourite food
Pizza
Anna Rouse
Position: Nursery Nurse
Room: Koalas
About Me
I love sports such as surfing and snowboarding although I have yet to do this on real snow!
I enjoy being outside in the fresh air as I think that it makes everyone feel better - not in rain or cold weather though, that's the time for a hot drink, warm clothes and baking. Because I love it.
My favourite colour
Green
My favourite animal
Tiger
My favourite food
Dumplings / Yorkshire Pudding
Rachel Otterwell
Position: Nursery Nurse
Room: Dragonflies
About Me
I used to work at Snapdragons in Atworth for seven years before taking a career break and coming back to work at Weston.
I enjoy keeping fit and going out socialising with my friends.
My favourite colour
Blue
My favourite animal
Cats
My favourite food
Chinese
Poppy Flint
Position: Childcare Assistant
Room: Butterflies
About Me
I'm from Bath and am very happy and outgoing.
I also enjoy gymnastics and dance.
My favourite colour
Green
My favourite animal
Pot bellied pig
My favourite food
Pasta
Terri Percivall
Position: Head of Pandas
About Me
I have worked with children for over three years now and really enjoy it.
My greatest achievement was a parachute jump for my 21st birthday... amazing!
My favourite colour
Purple
My favourite animal
My dog
My favourite food
Chips
Laura Perry
Position: Playwork Assistant
About Me
I have recently finished my degree at Bath Spa and am doing my PGCE in September 2011.
I enjoy travelling, socialising and going to the gym.
I love working with children because I am a big kid myself!
My favourite colour
Purple
My favourite animal
Dogs
My favourite food
Chocolate
Sara Steinfeldt
Position: Support Manager
About Me
I have been working within Snapdragons under many different roles since 2005 and enjoy being part of the company!
My daughter Sienna was born in 2008 and we live in Bath with my pseudo-husband Lee.
In our spare time we love to visit other countries and travel a lot - a month without a holiday is a month not worth living!
My favourite colour
Green
My favourite animal
Puppy
My favourite food
Seafood, Indian, Thai. Anything healthy or wholesome. Or edible.
Rosie Bossart
Position: Administration Officer
About Me
I was born in 1989 and graduated from Bath Spa University with a degree in Business Management.
I have five brothers and sisters.
I live in Bath now with my boyfriend and a hamster called Alfred.
My favourite colour
Purple
My favourite animal
Pig
My favourite food
Cheese on toast
Emily Sibley
Position: Nursery Nurse
About Me
I like going swimming and reading in my spare time.
I really like painting and making things and enjoy going on holiday, bringing home different things.
I also have 25 cuddly toy pandas!
My favourite colour
Green
My favourite animal
Pandas!
My favourite food
Blueberries and cheese
Magdalena Gluch
Position: Childcare Assistant
About Me
I come from Poland and like reading books, going to the cinema and spending time with my friends.
I am an optimistic, funny and energetic person and really enjoy working with children.
My favourite colour
Blue
My favourite animal
Dog
My favourite food
Italian food and sweets
Amelia Burgess
Position: Apprentice
About Me
I like to spend time with my family and friends and also love going to the cinema, shopping and eating out.
My favourite colour
Green
My favourite animal
Dogs
My favourite food
Caesar salad
Becky Witt
Position: Childcare Assistant
About Me
Outside of work I enjoy going horse riding and being in the countryside - also I love running!
I love to spend time with my family and friends and enjoy cooking, especially cakes and brownies!
My favourite colour
Pink
My favourite animal
Horses
My favourite food
Porridge and noodles
Sacha Clayton
Position: Nursery Nurse
About Me
I enjoy spending time with friends and family and am also part of a local drama group where I am involved in lots of singing, acting, plays and pantomimes.
My favourite colour
Pink
My favourite animal
Tiger
My favourite food
Vegetarian spaghetti bolognese
Ruth Davidson
Position: Nursery Nurse
About Me
I am loving, cuddly, happy, caring, understanding and an overall good listener.
I like socialising with new people, cooking, sewing, art, decorating and caring for my family.
My favourite colour
Pink
My favourite animal
Dogs (sausage)
My favourite food
Fruit (any)
Kim Webster
Position: Nursery Nurse
About Me
My name is Kim, I have worked for Snapdragons since June 2005.
The children are fantastic and I have a great team to work with.
My favourite colour
Blue
My favourite animal
Elephants
My favourite food
Chinese
Schabnam Namini
Position: Childcare Assistant
About Me
I am from Germany and moved recently to England to love with my fiancé.
I can speak three languages - German, Persian & English.
I attended work experience in a nursery and Germany and loved it! I love being with kids and helping them in their first steps in nursery.
I would like to have my own nursery one day.
I love swimming, dancing and football.
My favourite colour
Purple
My favourite animal
Dog
My favourite food
Pizza
Lizzy Farwell
Position: Nursery Nurse
About Me
I graduated from the University of Plymouth in 2008 with a 2:2 in Early Childhood Studies and have been working in nurseries for four years.
I love music - both playing and going to festivals.
I'm also a bit of an adrenaline-junkie and love kayaking, diving and paragliding!
My favourite colour
Turquoise
My favourite animal
Elephant
My favourite food
'Squires' Fish & Chips - North Devon!
Laura Mawby
Position: Out of School Assistant
About Me
I was born in 1992 and am currently a third year student at Bath Spa University.
I have always enjoyed working with children and hope to become a teacher.
I enjoy spending time with my friends and family outside of work.
My favourite colour
Red
My favourite animal
Rabbit
My favourite food
Chocolate
Emily Smart
Position: Nursery Nurse
About Me
I was born in 1990 and have recently graduated from an Early Childhood Studies degree with first class honours.
I live with my fiancé and some friends in a shared house in Bath. I enjoy cooking and love going to the cinema in my spare time.
I like to meet new people and make new friends. I am a creative person and like art activities.
My favourite colour
Green
My favourite animal
Panda
My favourite food
Cheesecake
