Geoff – Photographer and Security

Hello everyone, my name is Geoff, I am retired and living with my wife Judith. We have two children & 6 grandchildren. We were founder members of Bet Tikvah synagogue in Barkingside & moved to Brentwood Reform /Tikvah Chadasha as founder members in 2009. 

When I initially joined the council, my idea was to take a back seat, simply make up the numbers and continue with the role I had fallen into as “Official Shul photographer”. However, that soon disappeared when I became Chair in 2019.

I think most of the photographs featured on this site were taken by me. The Shul has an extensive collection of photos taken during our existence. I confess that it is nice to look back sometimes and track the progress, particularly of the children as they have grown, many from babies / little ones to teenagers and young adults. A few are now at or finished University. The time has certainly flown by. 

My hobbies are anything to do with technology, photography and having walks with my dog Bella. I help to run an IT clinic & photography group where we live in Canvey Island. I have always helped where I could during synagogue services, as I am now retired, I’m pleased to offer more as a council member.