Meet The Team

This event is organised by the students and staff at the University of Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire Wildlife trust and Cheltenham Borough Council.

Emily Sparkes - Vice Chair and Website Design

I am an undergraduate in my second year studying Ecology and Environmental Science. I have a passion for adventure and am aiming for a career within the conservation sector.

Simon Loughran - Chair

I'm a first year Animal Biology student who's returned to university after many years working as a strange blend of software developer and running coach. My main interest is behavioural ecology and my ultimate goal is to carry out research in this area.

Becky Hallsworth -

Vice Chair

I am a second year student studying Ecology & Environmental Science. I'm a charismatic, organised student with a thirst for conservation and ecology. I am looking forward to the event and getting an idea of what species are in our local area.

Charlie Mansfield - Vice Chair

I am a first year Ecology & Environmental Science Student with a strong interest in evolutionary science and taxonomy. I am looking forward to discovering more about the place where I live through the BioBlitz and hope it is successful in engaging the wider community and fostering an interest in their local environments.

Amy Cotton - Website Design and Social Media

I am a second year student studying Ecology & Environmental Science. I'm an outgoing individual who loves working in a team with an interest in a career in Ecology. I am excited to work with the BioBlitz by raising awareness of the event to make it a success for this year and hopefully more years to come!

Charlotte Scrivens -

Survey Coordinator

I'm an enthusiastic 2nd year Ecology & Environmental science student. I am passionate about looking after our planet and a keen dinosaur lover with an obsession of collecting fossils. I am thrilled to be apart of this years BioBlitz as a Survey Coodinator, it'll defiantly be the best one yet.

Sam Macvie -Secretary

I'm a third year student studying Biology (BSc) with an interest in birds, bats and bryophytes. I was involved in the previous university-organised bioblitz two years prior as vice-chair and have volunteered and worked for local wildlife trusts. I would like to enter a career focused on conserving Britain's wildlife.

Thomas Crosby - Survey Coordinator

I am a second year student studying Ecology and Environmental Science. I am interested in all things wild with a love for practical fieldwork and identification, hoping for a future in Conservation and Ecology.

Layla Mabrouk - Outreach Guru and Volunteer Coordinator

I’m a second year Ecology & Environmental Science student with a keen interest in climate change and global sustainability. I’m excited for the BioBlitz to get local people involved and to learn about the biodiversity of Pitville Park.

Sam Charleton - Member

I am a second year Animal Biology student. My main interest is wildlife conservation and hope to pursue a career in this area.

Jenna Morton - Training Coordinator

First year undergraduate Biology student with hobbies of rugby and gaming.

Robert Curtis

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust

Biodiversity Information Officer

Gloucestershire Centre for Environmental Records

Dr Richard Rolfe

Senior Lecturer University of Gloucestershire.

Organised the Cheltenham 2015 BioBlitz.

Janice Payne

Cheltenham Borough Council Biodiversity Officer

For any general enquiries please contact - gloucestershirebioblitz@gmail.com