Meet the team

Heighington Connect — your friendly village news hub bringing neighbours together, sharing local stories, events, and community spirit. Funded by Heighington Parish Council and carefully curated by volunteers to serve and benefit the entire parish community.

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    John Smith

    CONTRIBUTOR

    John lived in the village for more than 20 years, he loves gardening and walking his dog

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    Rachael Henderson

    CONTRIBUTOR

    Meet Rachael Henderson, our village clerk and the friendly heartbeat behind much of Heighington Connect’s local coverage. Naturally curious and quietly well informed, Claire has an uncanny knack for knowing what’s happening around the parish — from planning consultations and school events to the smallest acts of neighbourly kindness. Her attention to detail and steady memory mean nothing important slips through the cracks.

    Generous with her time and knowledge, Rachael is an indispensable contributor to the site. She helps gather meeting notes, fact-checks community announcements, suggests story ideas, and often supplies the background that turns a notice into a meaningful local story.

    Whether she’s flagging up upcoming consultations, clarifying council decisions, or highlighting volunteer efforts, Rachael’s contributions ensure our coverage is accurate, relevant and rooted in what matters to people here. We’re grateful for her ongoing support in keeping Heighington connected and well informed.
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    Eleanor Parks

    SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.