Sandy Bay Park Residents Association (SBPRA) - (sandybayparkra@gmail.com)

David Phillips

Chairman -

Health and Safety Lead

I spent my entire working life in the construction industry, progressing from a Carpenter to a Project Manager overseeing multi-million pound contracts from infrastructure demolition to completion.

My final years were spent as an in-house Safety Advisor at the Olympic development in Stratford and for a major construction company in London.

Amanda Bastable

Secretary

I took on the role of QRA Secretary because I care about our community and want to help mare sure residents' voices are heard,

I believe that the QRA should be open, approachable and representative of all residents. My aim is to improve communication, make sure concerns are properly recorded and followed up, and keep residents informed about what is happening.

I am not expecting to solve every issue overnight but I do believe that by working together, listening to each other and having constructive conversations with management, we can make a positive difference.

Most importantly I want residents to feel that they have someone willing to listen, speak up and help move things forward.

The QRA is here for the residents, and I am proud to play my part.

Julie Torrance

Treasurer and Co-ordinator for RA Membership Applications

Moving to Sandy Bay in August 2020, allowed for me to retire early after 23 years with an Appointed Royal Warrant Business, Futon Umbrellas, known for the 'Birdcage' umbrella made for Her Majesy Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Mother.

As head of Customer Services my position and responsibilities required attention to detail, accuracy and complete discretion, having signed many a non-disclosure agreements for various 'known' clients. Being Treasurer and RA members co-ordinaor carries the same requirements.

Please be assured that your personal details are kept safe with me, I take full responsibility for ensuring that every penny held in the RA bank account and petty cash is accounted for. The RA bank accounts have been kept safe since day one, this will continue in my hands.

Michael O'Brien

Vice-Chairman -

Joint Health and Safety Lead

I have worked in children services for most of my career.

I have been married to Ellen for 44 years and we have brought up 3 kids and 27 foster kids.

I like football and co-own Canvey Island FC.

I joined the RA because in  the year I have been here I have seen some not nice behaviour from Sandy Bay Management and would like to put in a positive challenge.

Kaz Duffield

General Committee Member - Secretarial Support and Security

My career has spanned a range of sectors, including healthcare, education, management, the Civil Service, and careers guidance. Throughout my working life, I have been passionate about helping people of all ages achieve their goals through education, training, employment, volunteering, and business opportunities.

Since moving to Sandy Bay with my husband, Paul, four years ago, I have been an active volunteer, Street Champion, and committee member, supporting residents through the challenges of COVID and beyond. Whether providing assistance, a listening ear, or community support, I have always been committed to helping others and strengthening our community. I consider myself proactive, enthusiastic, and dedicated to ensuring residents have a strong and representative voice in decisions that affect their homes, neighbourhood, and quality of life.

My commitment is simple: to be a strong and inclusive voice for the Sandy Bay community, enhancing residents' quality of life, promotng environmental responsibility, and fostering enjoyment, pride, and shared responsibility throughout our neighbourhood.

Together, we can continue to make Sandy Bay a place where residents feel heard, valued, and proud to call home.

Julie Crudgington

General Committee Member - Street Champion Co-ordinator and New Resident Liaison

My main responsibilities will be working with the Street Champions and new resident liaison meet and greet.

I have been happily married to my husband Tom for 33 years and have been a Sandy Bay resident for 4 years and it is the best move we have ever made.

I have been a Street Champion for 4 years and a previous RA Committee Member, and I deliver physical copies of RA communications to residents who do not have email access.

My sole reason for being on the RA Committee is to help make Sandy Bay a better place to live for everyone, I strongly believe in social justice, my aim is to help residents take their concerns to management and get them resolved.

Before retiring I was a Banqueting Manager for an Orthadox Jewish caterer, this gives me many transferable skills, which make me a good listener and very approachable.

I also make bread puddng for charity.

Suzy Harrington

General Committee Member - Environmental Issues

I have been married to Frank for 41 years.

We have lived on Canvey Island since 2015 and moved to Sandy Bay in February 2026.

I have a lot of experience dealing with members of the public in all walks of life and nothing shocks me.

I worked firstly as a Metropolitan Police W.P.C and more recently as a Station Officers Assistant for 20 years at Basildon and Grays front offices until my retirement in 2016.

I consider myself well versed in all walks of life.

Simon Fox

General Committee Member - Health and Safety Support, Site Management and Facilities

I have lived on Sandy Bay since last October.

My background is in property management and restoration having owned and managed my own business for over 25 years.

I am now retired and looking to use the skills that I have acquired throughout my life for the betterment of a diverse QRA.

I believe that we need a QRA representative who can challenge the management and Tracey Clarke and make them stand up and listen.

The main points being the lack of proper security and failing park maintenance. Working as a part of a team, I have both the determination and strength of character to represent the residents and challenge management.

I have been given the responsibilty of site management, facilities, and health and safety on the committee. Please highlight to me and make me aware of any concerns that you may have around the upkeep of the park, maintenance, gardening, bins, signage, etc.

David Langstone

General Committee Member - Website Maintenance and IT Support

I have been a resident of Sandy Bay for 3 1/2 years.

I worked in London for over 40 years performing numerous office related duties in various departments of 3 different companies. I also had my own consultancy company as a contractor for the last year of my career.

For 36 years I worked for UK's only commodities Clearing House which became part of the London Stock Exchange, For the last few years of my career, I was a senior Business Analyst/Senior Test Analyst, so I have good IT skills.

Injustice makes me uncomfortable, I am approachable, a good listener and am extremely patient. I am good at designing spreadsheets and producing statistical data and excel at information gathering.

I recently put my skills to good use working with a group of fellow residents, for which I designed and maintained a spreadsheet of incidents and stored and catalogued photographic evidence for the recent tribunal.

As a result, I have been tasked with maintaining the Sandy Bay Residents Association Website and providing basic IT support to the QRA committee.

I believe that Sandy Bay is a great place to live and has a very strong community of which we have made many new friends since my husband Glyn and I moved here. I can honestly say that we would make the same descision tomorrow to move here.

I do not however believe that Sandy Bay is perfect, but that is why we have the QRA so that we can support and help residents and put their queries, concerns and suggestions forward to Sandy Bay Management, in order to reach an acceptable resolution and therefore making Sandy Bay an even better place to live.