Meet our Management Team:
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Nigel Higginson – Deputy Manager
Nigel worked as a chef in a former career before he started working with adults with a learning disability. Nigel organises our daily activities and keeps DGT looking spick and span! |
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Tom Lane – Head of Horticulture
Tom entered the world of Horticulture training with Toby Buckland (one of our Patrons) as his apprentice in his nursery, set in the Walled Garden at Powderham Castle. |
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Denise Barton – Head of Admin & Business
Denise has 20 years experience in Administration work and has worked with Adults with a Learning Disability for many years. Denise is the first person you will meet when you come to DGT, she is trained in Total Communication and has Level 2 BSL. Denise has lived in Devon for 25 years and loves the countryside and Dartmoor. When not at work Denise will often be found out walking with her dog Doug. Denise loves working with textiles, sewing and crochet.
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Chris Rathbone – Head of Supported Employment |