The Team
Mark Beckles Wilson – Chair of the Directors
Mark was an architect for 30 years and ran his own business for 20 years. He retired to be a cricket groundsman. He’s a cricket coach, keen baker & blues harmonica player & guitarist.
Contact Mark: chair.thegardenersrest@gmail.com
Andy Crowther – Director
Andy has drunk in the pub for many years; he is retired, is a keen gardener, looks after the upkeep of the building & garden, and enjoys working on stage lighting for local bands. Andy also arranges music events at the pub.
Contact Andy: events.thegardenersrest@gmail.com
Janet Ridler – Director
Janet coordinates the social inclusion at the pub and works closely with our education partners to provide work experience opportunities at the pub, and to expand our public engagement programme. She works in heritage education, coordinates the annual Heritage Open Days festival across Sheffield, and is a city councillor.
Contact Janet: inclusion.thegardenersrest@gmail.com
Andy Parsons - Director
Coming soon!
Shaun Price – Pub Manager
Shaun came to us from the Cross Keys at Handsworth and has 25 years’ experience in the pub business. Born and bred in Sheffield, he has a passion for real ale.
Contact Shaun: bar.thegardenersrest@gmail.com
Tim Stillman - Work Experience Supervisor
Tim supervises our work experience students on their placements at the pub. He has been a director and co-owner of Sheffield Brewery, and worked for many years as an academic.