Hyzone Staff

Kenneth was born in Hamilton but was raised in the steel town of Motherwell. He began his post with Hyzone in January 2010 after working for eight years in North Lanarkshire as a Arts Project Coordinator working with a diversity of community groups from pre 5 youngsters through all ages to older persons coping with dementia /Alzheimer’s. He has been working with young people for over fifteen years and currently volunteers for service on the Children’s Panel

Kenneth has many interests including enduro/freeride-xc mountain biking, motorbikes, music/arts, gym training, running, enjoying the great Scottish outdoors and participating in many indoor and outdoor sports, he has also worked as a professional drummer and percussionist for too many years to mention and plays guitar as a less strenuous endeavor in music making

Derek lives in Bellshill and currently works for North Lanarkshire Council’s Children and Young People’s Team. He took up his role with Hyzone after a year at Bellshill and Mossend YMCA where he worked on a streetwork and drop-in based project. Derek is heavily involved in volunteering with numerous organisations and projects throughout Scotland, UK-wide and Europe. He enjoys going to the cinema and reading novels.

Allan joined the Hyzone team in 2009, and has been working on a Sunday night at our drop-in sessions.

Cara joined the Hyzone team in 2009, and has been doing detached street work around Hamilton – look out for her and Derek through the week!