Meet the Team – Sliding Doors

Julie Astley

Chief Officer

I have worked in a variety of roles within community Development for the public, private and voluntary sector across Blackburn with Darwen for over 30 years. In 2013 I started at Sliding Doors initially in a voluntary capacity but following our successful bid for the Peoples Project funding I gave up my job at a local charity and spent all my time at Sliding Doors and this turned out to be the best decision I have ever made. It is amazing to see how Sliding Doors has grown to what it is today, this is down to the great people who attend and our wonderful team of staff and volunteers. I love to spend my spare time walking my dogs, spending time with family and friends, going to the gym and the pub! and visiting my daughter and grandchildren in Australia.

Diane Turner

I have worked for Sliding Doors for 2 years after 10 year as a volunteer. I love working with a wide range of people in such a happy environment.

I previously worked for Together housing as a Neighborhood Co-Ordinator.

I have 3 grown up children and 2 wonderful Grand Children

Mark Hilton

Treasurer

Mark has been involved in Sliding Doors, since it was founded in 2013. He has over 40 years’ experience of working in communities and with young people, including 12 years as head of Community Development in BwD.

As well as supporting the event at The Blues bar each week, he also acts as the charity’s Treasurer