Gloria has been involved in netball since the age of 9 and part of the Bedford League and Bedfordshire County in varying roles for the last 50 years. She has served on the League Committee as the secretary. She is currently the County Chair and is one of the longest serving in this role. Gloria is an A award umpire, umpiring tutor and qualified mentor. For many years she assisted the Bedford League to both recruit and develop umpires. At the height of a netball season she can dedicate over 40 hours a week to netball as a volunteer in her roles at County, Regional and National levels. Gloria is a founding member of the Superleague franchise Saracens Mavericks. She was the winner of BBC East’s Unsung Hero Award in 2013. Gloria’s enthusiasm is second to none and her love of netball in Bedfordshire is evident in all that she does and has achieved – an amazing asset for Bedfordshire netball.