The Manager
Karen Tuffery
Karen has been a staff member for the past 9 years, the last 3 as manager.
She and her partner are family orientated and they enjoy weekend's away in their
caravan with their grandchildren.
The Assistant Manager
Melodie Prescott
Melodie joined the team at Stoke Seniors nearly 4 years ago, She has travelled widely with her
husband Alan and has more planned. Originally from the UK, she loves living in
Nelson. She has two adult daughter's. Gemma, the eldest, is a nurse in Wellington and she is known to our members as she
has helped out here. Heather works as a bar manager at Speight's Ale House.
Office Assistant/Monday Trip Organiser
Roz Redpath
Roz started at Stoke Seniors around 7 years ago. Her and her husband enjoy the outdoors and
getting away to the Marlborough Sounds. She enjoys that her daughter and 2 grandchildren also
live close by.
Entertainment Organiser
Tracey-Lynn Russ
Tracey Lynn has recently joined the staff at Stoke Seniors.
Cook
Helen Grant
Helen has been with us about 5 years. She is a "jack of many trades" including being a super-star cook for our members.
She lives in Nelson with her 2 adult children. She is an animal lover and enjoys gardening.
Kitchen-Hand
Debbie Hayden is the kitchen-hand. She also takes the "girls" out for the "Girl's Own Trips" once a month on a
Friday. Her boys, their wives, partners and grand-children live in Australia.