Midlands & South West
The UKHA Midlands was first set up in the area of Birmingham in the mid 1980’s, and soon extended across the Midlands. In 2001 the Midlands hosted the first National UKHA Conference outside London, this was then followed in 2003 and 2006. We have organised several National UKHA Summer Balls. Our members in the Midlands are now joined to the South West, transferring our title to a region.
The meetings are held bi-monthly and range from educational, informative and fun do come and join us and network with like minded people. Come along and see what you can gain from your UKHA membership.
Marie Winwood - Interim Midlands & SW Chair
Operations Manager at DTR Hygiene
Marie is taking the role of Midlands & SW Chair on an interim basis, until the 2026 elections are completed. She has been a long standing and active committee member for the region.
Angela Jaquiss MIH
Treasurer & Secretary
Retired Lecturer
Melanie Penn
Committee Member
Cleaning & Recycling Manager Black Country Living Museum
Bev Wesson
General Responsibilities
Anne Taylor
General Responsibilities
Business Development Manager at Alliance Disposables Ltd
Midlands & South West Events
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Midlands & South West News
Melanie Penn our UKHA Chair for Midlands & SW is pleased to announce that Marie Winwood is the Operations Manager at DTR Hygiene has joined the committee.
- Date: 10th-11th November 2025
- Region: Midlands & SW
- Meeting: Harrison Spinks Farm & Factory in Yorkshire
Melanie Penn, the Midlands & SW committee and their members met for a fabulous overnight stay at the Harrison Spinks farm & factory near Leeds on 10th & 11th November.
Melanie Penn and the UKHA Midlands & SW thank Delia Cannings for her massive contribution to the committee and look forward to working with Mandy Knight.
- Date: Monday 25th November from 6pm
- Region: Midlands & SW
- Meeting: Studley Castle, Harwick Lane, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7AJ
UKHA Midlands & SW members got together for a festive social evening at the glorious Studley castle on 25th November.
The UKHA Midlands and Southwest regions recent meeting on the 10th September was hosted by Elis at their fabulous premises in Wednesbury.
The Midlands & SW held our first meeting of 2024 at the Holiday Inn Birmingham City. It was great to catch up with all our Midlands members.
Melanie Penn, UKHA Midlands & SW Chair has appointed two new committee members and is pleased to welcome back Bev Wesson and newbie Anne Taylor to the team.
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