Meet The Record Team:
Editor - Shirley Cherry
The Editor is responsible for managing the content of each issue - through a combination of written editorials, submissions received and commissioned articles - before laying out the issue and sending it off to print.
Editorial Assistant - Helen Keayes
The Editorial Assistant acts as a sounding board for the editor and helps to oversee the content. She writes copy and makes suggestions for additional topics to be covered.
Layout Assistant - Lucy Miles
We take great pride in the design of each issue of the Tysoe Record. It takes time to set out the copy and images on every page, so they look attractive and are easy to read. We're delighted to have Lucy join us to help share the layout load.
School Liaison - Sitala Peek
Tysoe School is a regular contributor, but they are always pushed for time. Sitala has children who attend the school so she is well placed to assist with updates and to help give the children a voice by encouraging them to write stories for us to print.
Treasurer, Subscriptions & Advertising - Ben Viollet
This is a key role for the village newsletter. Ben ensures that we cover our costs and manages the list of subscribers. Ben also looks after our advertising revenue, which helps to cover production costs and so keeps the annual subscriptions low. Advertising bookings usually work on an annual basis, although there is opportunity to change and refresh ad copy. and keeps it up to date. In addition, he sends out pdf copies of the newsletter by email to those who request it in this format.
Roving Reporter - Philip Bowden-Pickstock
Another critical role - the Editor sends Philip out and about in the local area, covering news and the creation of articles of interest for our readers. If you have an idea for an article - please do get in touch and perhaps you will meet him!
Distribution Coordinator - Jude Canning
The bulk of the Record is delivered by hand to our subscribers in Tysoe and surrounding district. Our coordinator divides the print run into separate bags for each of our distributors to post through letterboxes. The system works like a well-oiled machine. Further copies are posted to former residents who have now moved away.
Website and Social Media - Emma Tompkins
This is a relatively new role for the Record. We are still finding what works and how best to support the print version. With the launch of the new website to support the print version, this role will doubtless evolve in the coming months and years!
Our Distributors
These are our unsung heroes. Many of our distributors have been delivering copies of the Record for 10-20 years through all weathers, come rain, snow or shine! We are hugely grateful for their commitment and dedication.
Our thanks go to: Christine Duke, David Sewell, Denise Breakell, Faith Hall, Joy Hancox, Irene Beever, Jackie Thompson, Jenny Tongue, Jude Canning, Linda Wadeson, Liz Atkinson, Liz Finlyson, Mark Sinclair, Mike Sanderson, Muriel Paxton.