This month we feature Chairman of Tandridge District Council, Cllr. Beverley Connolly who represents the Harestone Ward in Caterham.

Birthplace: Gravesend, Kent.

Marital Status: Married to the long-suffering Tim.

Children: Four - Laura, 17; Alex, 15; Ben, 13 and Becky 12.

Cars: I drive a Mini Clubman and we have a family 'bus'.

Pets: Two cats: Sooty and Sammy and two dogs: Kristi and Bullseye.

Childhood hero: My gorgeous nan who brought me up with her own six children.

Favourite Food & Drink: Barbecue spare ribs and fizz.

Pastimes: Politics, tennis, book club, socialising.

Likes: Living in beautiful Tandridge, debate, cooking, being a Ridge Radio DJ, having four mad children.

Dislikes: Country and Western music, commuting (I gave it up), melon.

Favourite TV show: I rarely get the time to watch but have been addicted to The White Queen.

Favourite books: The Narnia books, AS Byatt's 'Possession', Anna Karenina.

Favourite holiday destination: Aldeburgh in Suffolk.

Who would you most like to throw a custard pie at? The owner of the Rose and Young building in Caterham Valley - we have waited too long for him to do something!

Biggest influence on your life: My husband - he has helped me be where I am today. Favourite song of all time: I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor - my personal mantra!

Proudest moment: Apart from giving birth to my four beautiful babies, winning the Soper Hall for the community and, of course, being elected Chairman of Tandridge District Council.

Most embarrassing moment: Saluting when I shouldn't have!

Where would you most like to live? I love living here but would also love to live by the sea.

Who would you most like to meet? The Queen (maybe next year) and Daniel Craig.

If you won the Lottery jackpot, how would you spend it? On a new home and a fantastic holiday. I would also buy the Rose and Young site for the community.