About Sue Harrop
Hello, my name is Susan Harrop and I have been a member of the Elders Council for a couple of years. I was lucky enough to join an 'Active Voices' course organised through the Council which led me to becoming more involved with the important work this organisation carries out.
I retired at 60 from a career in Early Years Education and Childcare, latterly working developing Sure Start and young children and family services. These were focused on providing positive experiences for very young children and their parents and carers and there was a requirement for taking part in research to show the outcomes from the services provided. This research was evidence-based which I was able to appreciate having years ago taken a Sociology degree. Research is therefore a interest of mine which I hope can be helpful in the way I can contribute to the Elders Council.
I have three children all bought up in Newcastle (and very positive about that)and four grandchildren, who keep me busy and a wide circle of friends mostly retired and interested on issues around aging. I volunteer for a charity book shop and enjoy reading, writing and film going.