Linda is married to Martyn and they have three adult sons, Matthew, Benjamin and Daniel. Originally from Leicestershire, Linda moved to Shropshire in January 2016.
Ordained in the Church of England in 2012, Linda previously worked in Education as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant while her children were young, and in the NHS as a Staff Nurse.
Linda loves to sing, walk in the countryside and use her creative skills when she can. In her role as a priest she is passionate about walking alongside people wherever they are and seeing churches once again becoming the ‘hub’ of communities.
On her appointment as Chaplain to the High Sheriff Linda said “It is a privilege and honour to support Brian in his year as High Sheriff of Shropshire. I have got to know Brian through his work with the Fire Service and as a former parishioner of the parishes in which I serve. I look forward to the year ahead and seeing all that Brian will bring to the role as he meets with people around the county.”
“If you are a member of the judiciary or emergency services, either as a blue light or a volunteer and would like me to visit, please do let me know.”
– Brian Welti JP