Carole originally from North London has lived in Tiptree for 25 years. Carole took early retirement at 58, having worked in the Further and Higher Education sector for 20 years. Carole has worked mostly in an IT and business environment related to computerising student’s processes i.e., financial, admissions and timetabling. Carole was previously the webmaster for a boating owners club website. Carole joined U3A in February 2022 and has joined both walking groups. Carole also enjoys pilates, yoga and padel tennis.