Our Staff
Sharon Noble, Farm Director
She is delighted to be back at the farm and is excited to get stuck in and involved with the amazing team of staff, volunteers and animals to help take Vauxhall City Farm into its next 50 years……
Dominic Panamkuzha, Administrator
Dominic has worked in both tech and hospitality, where he learned the importance of teamwork, organisation, and making people feel cared for. Whether it was supporting a busy restaurant team or helping businesses stay connected, he’s always enjoyed bringing people together and keeping things running smoothly.
Now at Vauxhall City Farm, Dominic is excited to put those experiences into something close to his heart, helping create a space where the community, animals, and nature can meet in the middle of the city. He loves being part of the farm’s friendly team and making sure every visitor feels welcome and leaves with a smile
Sarah-Jane Elvin, Fundraising Manager
Sarah-Jane has dedicated more than two decades to supporting communities through her work in the youth and charity sector. Having lived in Vauxhall for 14 years, she is a passionate advocate for local causes and community led initiatives. Sarah-Jane is excited to support the farm’s 50th Anniversary Appeal, helping to raise both awareness and funds to safeguard this valuable community asset for generations to come.
When she’s not fundraising or supporting local projects, Sarah-Jane enjoys crocheting in the winter and spending time in nature. A keen bird enthusiast, she’s often on the lookout for local wildlife and is still hoping to spot the tawny owl she regularly hears in the Pleasure Gardens.
Kate Sim Read, Events and Marketing Manager
Kate’s background is in Community Supported Agriculture projects and marketing for arts organisations. She’s worked extensively with charity organisations, including on a project that taught asylum seekers farming skills, and has been involved with community gardens for many years. She’s a firm believer in the benefits of being around nature and animals, and is over the moon to be working for a charity that champions that.
Having grown up around animals including chickens, dogs, horses and pigs, Kate feels very at home at the farm!
EDUCATION
Cheryl McAndrew, Education Manager
Cheryl joins the farm with a background in conservation, science communication, and public engagement. Prior to arriving at Vauxhall City Farm, Cheryl spent time working in the museum and cultural sector, and on conservation projects in South America and coastal areas of the UK.
She is excited to be working with members of the local community – inspiring them to take an interest in the world around them through hands on and interactive learning experiences.
Henry Parkinson, Education Officer
Henry has a background in climate science and environmental
education. As a huge lover of nature and animals, he spends as much time outdoors as possible, advocating for wildlife and engaging with
communities, or occasionally hugging trees.
For Henry, these experiences provide him with a sense of
purpose and joy that he wishes to share with others.
FARMYARD
Zile Kalns Timans, Farmyard Manager
Jadwiga Biegun – Farm Operations Manager
With her previous experience with crocheting, Jadzia was able to impress her colleagues with a very neat quick release knot when she first started volunteering at the farm in 2019. Before joining the team full time, she spent years working as a Farmyard Sessional, Horse yard and Educational worker both at Vauxhall and other London City Farms.
When asked about her favourite animals, she names sheep, goats, alpacas, pigs, chickens, ducks, geese, quails, love birds, zebra finches, cockatiels, rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets, but above all – rats (watch this space).
Jadzia is also a big egg aficionado, she has tried every type of egg laid on the farm (bar the pigeon one).
Community Garden
Jess Wiper, Community Gardener
Jess is a Community Gardener and organic food grower, passionate about building resilient, sustainable food systems in the city. Her work brings together food growing, education, and community engagement; from leading volunteer sessions and designing productive gardens, to teaching children where their food comes from.
Before moving into food and farming, Jess spent over a decade working in museums and the cultural sector, developing skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, and communications. This background gives her a unique perspective: combining hands-on growing with the ability to connect people, places, and ideas to drive meaningful change.
She believes growing is a powerful tool for community, climate resilience, and wellbeing, and is excited to keep learning and contributing to this movement at VCF
Jas Appleby, Community Gardener
Jas is a Community Gardener and general plant enthusiast, passionate about how plants provide us with a deeper connection to the world around us. They have gained a breadth of knowledge from working in historic and botanic gardens across London and are excited to use their skills to grow fruit and veg with the Vauxhall City Farm community.
Old Dairy Cafe
Camille Hayden, Hospitality Manager
Camille began her career as a chef before moving into hospitality management, where she discovered a passion for creating memorable experiences through great food and warm hospitality. As Hospitality Manager, she oversees the day-to-day running of the café and hospitality operations, while introducing new menus, seasonal events and fresh ideas to make every visit to the Farm something special.
She is excited to build on the Farm’s welcoming atmosphere, creating a café where visitors can relax, connect and make lasting memories together.
Outside of work, Camille enjoys trying new recipes, exploring different cuisines and spending time with family and friends.
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