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Alison Lake Practice Manager (Cert. DPM) Alison joined the practice in 2004 and has over 20 years experience in customer services both in the UK and South Africa. Alison has worked in the clinical and commercial sides of business and is particularly keen to promote a positive and happy environment for patients and colleagues. She has recently completed her Diploma in Dental Practice Management. She is continuing her management studies at Kingston University where she is working towards a Master’s in Business Administration. Her outside interests include skiing, yoga, walking and triathlon. What would your favourite holiday destination be and why? Walk on the Great Wall of China. What is your phobia? Heights and spiders. If you were marooned on a desert island, what five items of food would you wish to have with you? Marmite, chocolate buttons, water, lentils and Gin. What other five items would you wish to have with you? Ray Mears with a gag on, SAS lighter, set of encyclopedias, machete and tarpaulin. What is your idea of food hell? Roast lamb. If you could be anyone for a day, who would that be? George Clooney’s girlfriend! If you could attend any sporting event in the world, what would you see? Olympics – somewhere hot! Favourite car? Merc SL500. Favourite record or band? Diana Krall. If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you would do? Not tell anyone!	Chrisi Deputy Practice Manager What would your favourite holiday destination be and why? Fiji , it looks beautiful and romantic. What is your phobia? Spiders and death (couldn’t decide). If you were marooned on a desert island, what five items of food would you wish to have with you? Marmite, cheese, pickled onions, pineapple and pasta. What other five items would you wish to have with you? Hair straighteners, laptop, toothbrush, mobile phone and my dog. What is your idea of food hell? McDonalds. If you could be anyone for a day, who would that be? Sir Alan Sugar. If you could attend any sporting event in the world, what would you see? World Cup Final (if England were in it). Favourite car? Aston Martin convertible (James Bond car). Favourite record or band? Adagio for strings – Tiesto (DJ). If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you would do? Scream very loud!
Katherine Receptionist What would your favourite holiday destination be and why? Kenya or Tanzania. Friendly people, beautiful countries and fantastic animals. What is your phobia? Slatted bridges. If you were marooned on a desert island, what five items of food would you wish to have with you? Chocolate, anything Chinese, cake, crisps and biscuits. What other five items would you wish to have with you? Shampoo, soap, suntan lotion, book and MP3 player. What is your idea of food hell? Offal. If you could be anyone for a day, who would that be? Anne Boleyn (before she got her head chopped off). If you could attend any sporting event in the world, what would you see? Rugby world cup final. Favourite car? Jaguar. Favourite record or band? Snow Patrol, Run. If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you would do? Open champagne!	Gill Receptionist What would your favourite holiday destination be and why? Corsica, it’s just like a Caribbean island, with white sand and turquoise sea and not far to travel. What is your phobia? Spiders and heights. If you were marooned on a desert island, what five items of food would you wish to have with you? Different cheeses, ham, bread, butter and tomatoes. What other five items would you wish to have with you? Bible, Chronicle of 20th Century (it’s enormous), wind up watch, wind up radio and sunglasses. What is your idea of food hell? Mushrooms and seafood, e.g. Winkles. If you could be anyone for a day, who would that be? Someone rich! If you could attend any sporting event in the world, what would you see? Wimbledon – men’s finals (or women’s). Favourite car? Citroen DS Pallas. Favourite record or band? Lou Fellingham. If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you would do? Buy everyone a nice present and bake a celebratory cake with lots of chocolate.
Marilyn Receptionist What would your favourite holiday destination be and why? Italy, love the food and scenery. What is your phobia? Crossing water by boat. If you were marooned on a desert island, what five items of food would you wish to have with you? Fresh fruit, rice, cheese, vegetables and bread. What other five items would you wish to have with you? Deodorant, towel, shampoo, shower gel and sunscreen. What is your idea of food hell? A lukewarm buffet. If you could be anyone for a day, who would that be? Audrey Hepburn. If you could attend any sporting event in the world, what would you see? Wimbledon final. Favourite car? Mercedes SLK. Favourite record or band? Led Zepellin – Stairway to Heaven. If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you would do? Pay off my son’s debts!	Anne Receptionist What would you favourite holiday destination be and why? Australia – because my daughter is there! What is your phobia? Maths If you were marooned on a desert island what 5 items of food would you wish to have with you? Chocolate, Bread, Cheese, Olives, crisps What other 5 items would you have with you on that desert island? Ipad, sunscreen, mobile phone, Golf clubs and a lot of golf balls! What is your idea of food hell? Parsnips If you could be anyone for a day , who would that be? Suzann Pettersen (Champion Lady Golfer) If you could attend any sporting event in the world what would you see? Ryder Cup Favourite car? Don’t care as long as gets from A to B and fits golf clubs & trolley in the back. Favourite record or band? Bon Jovi If you won the lottery what would be the first thing you would do? Buy a property for my husband and myself and then one for each of my two children whether here or abroad.
Claire Receptionist What would you favourite holiday destination be and why? Australia –as I love the outdoor lifestyle and I hear the beaches are beautiful, and the food they eat is healthy. What is your phobia? I don’t have any! If you were marooned on a desert island what 5 items of food would you wish to have with you? Chicken, Cheese, Cereal, Haribo Starmix, flapjacks What other 5 items would you have with you on that desert island? Sunscreen, penknife, Ipod, hat, good looking man! What is your idea of food hell? Any greasy food If you could be anyone for a day , who would that be? Ursala Andress (Bond Girl – gold bikini) If you could attend any sporting event in the world what would you see? Rugby Twickenham Favourite car? Aston Martin Favourite record or band? ‘I need your loving’ Ministry of Sound If you won the lottery what would be the first thing you would do? Throw a lavish party and then buy my parents their dream house.	Sonia Receptionist What would you favourite holiday destination be and why? Italy, seeing Pompeii and sit on a Piazza drinking wine and watching the world go by. What is your phobia? Spiders - big hairy ones If you were marooned on a desert island what 5 items of food would you wish to have with you? Meringues, Strawberries, chocolate, bread & steak What other 5 items would you have with you on that desert island? Good book, sunglasses, Pimms, mobile phone, and a canoe (in case I wanted to leave) What is your idea of food hell? Offal & Salmon If you could be anyone for a day , who would that be? Kate Middleton If you could attend any sporting event in the world what would you see? Under duress I would watch a rugby match but my husband would get annoyed with me asking questions! Favourite car? Just one that goes Favourite record or band? Manic Street Preachers/ Stereophoincs If you won the lottery what would be the first thing you would do? Run around screaming and then pass out!

Alison Lake

Practice Manager
(Cert. DPM)

Alison joined the practice in 2004 and has over 20 years experience in customer services both in the UK and South Africa. Alison has worked in the clinical and commercial sides of business and is particularly keen to promote a positive and happy environment for patients and colleagues. She has recently completed her Diploma in Dental Practice Management. She is continuing her management studies at Kingston University where she is working towards a Master’s in Business Administration. Her outside interests include skiing, yoga, walking and triathlon.

What would your favourite holiday destination be and why?
Walk on the Great Wall of China.

What is your phobia?
Heights and spiders.

If you were marooned on a desert island, what five items of food would you wish to have with you?
Marmite, chocolate buttons, water, lentils and Gin

What other five items would you wish to have with you?
Ray Mears with a gag on, SAS lighter, set of encyclopedias, machete and tarpaulin

What is your idea of food hell?
Roast lamb.

If you could be anyone for a day, who would that be?
George Clooney’s girlfriend!

If you could attend any sporting event in the world, what would you see?
Olympics – somewhere hot!

Favourite car?
Merc SL500.

Favourite record or band?
Diana Krall.

If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you would do?
Not tell anyone!

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