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Holly Cook

My name is Holly and I have worked at Ankerville since 2010. I have 3 children who have all attended the setting throughout the years and it has been like a second home to all of us. I love to socialise with family and friends, go shopping and travel in my spare time.

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Kirsten Hughes

Hi my name is Kirsten and I work in the Alness Kitchen. I started working for Ankerville in February 2022. I enjoy making lovely new dishes for the children to try as well as encouraging them to try new things as part of a healthy balanced diet. In my spare time I enjoying spending quality

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Ellie Barnsby

Hi my name is Ellie and I started working for Ankerville in March 2023. After doing my Fountain Apprenticeship I was lucky enough to be offered the opportunity to work for Ankerville and gain my Modern Apprenticeship. I also attended Ankerville when I was a child and being back reminds me of loads of lovely

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Katie Macdonald

Hi my name is Katie but I am known as Katie Mhorag since attending Ankerville myself as a child. I have worked for Ankerville since September 2012, and I am one of the Supervisors. During my time here I have been fortunate enough to have worked in all 3 settings and with all ages. Each

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Fiona Mclelland

Hi my name is Fiona and I joined the Ankerville team in April 2022. I am enjoying every minute of watching the children develop through play. I love getting out for walks with the children to explore our communiuty. In my spare time, I enjoy being with my family and grandchildren.

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Fiona MacRae

Hi I’m Fiona. I’m the manager of Ankerville House and the Baby Unit, Tain and have been part of the team since 1999. I enjoy helping children spark their creativity and imagination through stories and songs. In my real life I’m a ‘dance mom’ to my daughters. I am also partial to a wee sing

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Gemma Fraser

Hi I’m Gemma, the assistant Manager of Ankerville House. I have worked with Ankerville since 2005 and still love each and every day. The nurseries values are evident in each room: family orientated with the individual child’s needs always at the forefront, which was so important for me as a parent also. My home life

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Stacey Mackenzie

Hi, my name is Stacey and I’ve been a part of the Ankerville team since 2017 and am one of the Supervisors. I have had the opportunity to work in all three settings during my time with Ankerville. My favourite thing about working for Ankerville is getting to know each of the children individually and

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Marlena Korol

Hello my name is Marlena and I have been part of the Ankerville team since 2012. I love to see the children learn and have fun within our great environment. In my spare time I love to go on walks and explore Scotland with my Newfoundland dog Olly and spend time with my family.

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Emma MacDonald

Hi my name is Emma and I joined Ankerville in 2013. Being able to support and work with children and seeing them grow and develop and learn through play is a joy and a privilege. In my spare time I enjoy gardening and outdoor walks with my dog and family time.

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