Rich Thomas

Vicar

Rich is married to Julie and has three children and a Labrador. Rich grew up in Tunbridge Wells but has since lived in Cambridge and London before moving back to the town in 2016. Rich loves family, friends, food, football (Derby County) and seeing people following Jesus.

Emma Heaseman

Administrator

Emma lives in the Parish with her four children, and a dog and cat. Emma lived in Rye as a child/teenager and has also lived and worked in Bexhill, Hastings, St Leonard’s and Eastbourne before settling for the last 13 years in Tunbridge Wells. Emma is hugely sociable and a real foodie which is why she’s stayed in this town the longest as it has so much to offer.

Norma Milne

Church Warden

Norma has been part of St Philip’s Church since she and her husband, Alastair, and their family moved to Tunbridge Wells 30 years ago. They were attracted by the warm welcome and family feel of the church which continues today, and is excited that St. Philip’s is becoming even more established as the centre of the Sherwood community. Norma enjoys walking in the countryside, singing in the local SingingNation choir and is a huge fan of Strictly!

Anthony King

Church Warden

Anthony is married to Rachel and they have three children and several Guinea Pigs. He works in London for John Lewis. Anthony has a passion for large lego kits and has recently completed the Death Star and the Millennium Falcon. Much to the amusement of others, Anthony is also a fan of Celine Dion!

Ray Hawkins

Reader PTO licensed to take funerals

Ray is married to Sandra and has two married daughters and four grandchildren. Ray grew up in Yorkshire but has since lived in Birmingham, Cambridge, Swindon and, from 1977, Tunbridge Wells. Ray loves family, walking, photography, DIY, tenpin bowling and cricket, Yorkshire of course!