Meet the team
Please click on the branch of interest below for a quick search
Beckenham Hearing Centre
Bevan Allen
A veteran of the hearing aid industry for the past 60 years. Started as a technician working for the major companies in London. Progressed to design & manufacturing selling hearing aids and tinnitus devices to both government and the dispensing industry. As a tinnitus consultant I have traveled the globe with renowned participants within the hearing aid faculty. Now the resident hearing consultant at Beckenham. My hobbies include gardening and fishing.
Paula Messenger
I have worked for Sound Advice Hearing since 2017 – prior to working at SAH, I worked for 2 years as a receptionist at a local GP surgery. My main occupation ( for 34 years) was working as an Assistant Vice President within the Human Resources Dept at a Global International Bank. I have 2 grown up children, and enjoy gardening and socialising with friends. My husband and I enjoy cruising and have completed 15 cruises mainly around Europe and the Mediterranean.
Horncastle Hearing Centre
Brian Carmichael
When I left college I joined the Army and was in the Parachute Regiment for six years. I have been in Audiology for the last 28 years and therefore have a wealth of experience. I love to travel, enjoy boating, watching all sports and drinking real ale!
Julie Foyster
I have recently joined Sound Advice Hearing in Horncastle as a Receptionist with extensive administration & finance background mostly within the Public & Care Sector. I get enormous job satisfaction from being helpful and enjoy interaction with people from all walks of life. I live in an area of outstanding beauty, and enjoy country walks and love to cook and bake which my Husband appreciates very much! I also love to dance when I get the opportunity and my favourite time of year is Christmas.
Hull Hearing Centre
Stephen King
Having qualified as an audiologist in 1990, I have served the Hull community as the ‘go to’ hearing specialist for over 20 years, after a rather unusual previous career as an underground electrician for the National Coal Board. Outside of work I am a keen cyclist, owning and regularly riding one of my three Chris Boardman bicycles. I also enjoy keeping active with my daily visits to the health club.
June Ellis
I have been working at the Hull Hearing Centre with Steve and Lynne since May 2014. Previously I have been employed in the secretarial field, working as a Medical Secretary and a Legal Secretary, amongst other similar roles. My hobbies include reading, swimming, watching TV and meeting up with friends. I also enjoyed further education courses for many years, resulting in a BA (Hons) Degree which I obtained whilst working full-time and studying part-time for six years as a mature student with the Open University.
Lynne Hutchinson
I have been working at the Hull branch with Steve and June for just over 5 years. My original background was Payroll for many years, and I also worked for Humberside police prior to being a receptionist here in the centre of Hull. Things to know about me…. I like sunshine, coffee, good food, wine and cocktails - although not all at the same time. Not so sure it’s an interesting fact……but I once sung Karaoke with a young Ryan Giggs in Crete!
King's Lynn Hearing Centre
Anne Scott-Wilson
I have 20yrs experience as an Audiologist and I have been with Sound Advice for 6 ½ years. I enjoy attending conferences through out the year to ensure I am always up to date with my product knowledge and that I am aware of all new product releases. I also specialise in all noise protection and I am also a clinical ear care specialist with over 8yrs experience in microsuction
Karen White
I have been working for Sound Advice for 7 1/2yrs. My previous jobs include retail manager and also an Optical assistant. I have always enjoyed working with the public as I love meeting new people. I enjoy socialising and spending time with my partner and 2 girls.
Sharon Whiting
I have been with Sound Advice coming up to 3yrs. My interests are looking after my 2 lovely grandchildren. I also really enjoy travelling.
Lincoln Hearing Centre
Simon Whipday
I have worked in Audiology in some format, including building hearing aids, since 1992. I now have a degree in the subject. I enjoy, Camping, Gardening, holidays abroad and I like to play golf. I am a grandad to a beautiful grandaughter and no one knows I used to play the violin!
Katrina Bullimore
I have worked at Sound Advice Hearing since June 2017. I am generally a happy outgoing person whatever the weather. My hobbies are playing Bingo, walking and watching football especially American Football with the Hubby and it’s even better when we watch them at a live game. My team that I follow is the Bengals. I love spending time with family and friends.
Market Deeping Hearing Centre
Tracy Whipday
I have been an audiologist for 7 years and in my previous life I was a qualified psychiatric nurse for 25 years. I love the water and swimming and sometimes I go to the gym. I have a grown up family and a granddaughter who is 5 years old. No one knows I was a qualified plasterer
Jane Fensom
I started working at Sound Advice Hearing when Peterbourough branch opened I have 2 Daughters & 2 grandchildren. I also qualified as a beauty Holistic Therapist over 12 years ago. I was Brown Owl for a Brownie pack of 30 Brownies, achieved my pack holiday licence to take brownies away on adventure holidays. I love salsa dancing and jive, have level 1 in pole dance fitness and I love cruising
Jane Edmonds
I have worked for Sound Advice for 3 years, and have worked for various companies employed in Reception and Admin. I am married we have a daughter & son and 6 Grand-daughters, who keep us fairly busy. In my free time I enjoy gardening and walking my Border Collie Cross Alfie.
Norwich Hearing Centre
Rachel Raven
I love travelling and try to visit a new place once a year. One of my hobbies is sketching and painting, i also enjoy up cycling furniture. My biggest achievements are my 2 beautiful children and earning my Audiology degree whilst working and a full time mum.Surprising facts about me are that i lived in Corfu for a year and was shortlisted for Masterchef in my late 20s!
Emily Trafford
I have recently started working for Sound Advice and I absolutely love it! Previous to this I worked in an opticians for 6 years but fancied a change. I am a mum to my amazing daughter who I love spending my days with when I’m not at work. Fun fact about me- I used to do synchronised swimming and Thai boxing!
Carol Bennett
I have been working in hearing care for 12 years now and thoroughly enjoy meeting people and getting to know them as individuals. Also seeing the difference we can make in improving their lifestyle Personally I have a partner and have 2 children who I am very proud of and blessed with 2 grandchildren who I adore, and spending time with them. My hobbies are watching sport (Norwich City of course) reading, TV and any sort of crafting.
Nottingham Hearing Centre
Alan Clarke
I qualified as an Audiologist in 1996 and enjoy helping people to hear better. I watch most sports, although my football playing days are now over! I play golf badly but enjoy the walk and like to cycle when the weather is fine!
Southport Hearing Centre
Lee Trangmar
I enjoy travelling, visiting different countries and cities in Europe and uk. Enjoy most weekends in the garden as well as being a keen football enthusiat. I have over 30 years’ experience as an audiologist.
Winchester Hearing Centre
Gavin Scott
Originally qualified as a PE Teacher, I've now had 22 years working as an Audiologist within both the NHS and private sectors. I have an interest in most sports, sadly now as a spectator due to my knees taking a hammering playing football ,but particularly running miles on mostly roads over the years wearing the footwear of the day which had little cushioning. I have a passion for travel, particularly to new shores, and am a keen reader. What may surprise some is that I've been a member of Mensa for 25 years.
Bev Hall
I was married in May this year and recently had a honeymoon in Cyprus. I'm involved in wildlife rescue and used to keep many birds of prey. I enjoy knitting for my grandchildren, fishing with my husband and we also have many bbq's for our friends and neighbours. Next year we are going to grow vegetables in raised beds. I was for many years a canine and feline beautician.
Head Office - Washingborough
Paul Scigala
I have been in Audiology now for over 25 years, and in 2003 I set up the private hearing healthcare business – Sound Advice Hearing. I was one of a very small group of Audiologists trained as a Clinical Ear Care Practitioner in earwax removal, leading to becoming a BSHAA Registered Clinical Ear Care Trainer, training other Audiologists within the industry. I currently serve on the council for the Association of Independent Hearing Healthcare Professionals (AIHHP) and previously, a council member for the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists. In my spare time I am a very keen horticulturist and have a long standing love affair with football as both a player and coach. I like to get out for long walks with our family dog, Willow. I also have a keen interest in motorbikes.
Anne-Marie Scigala
I have been the finance director at Sound Advice Hearing for over 10 years. I enjoy travelling to places that have a warm climate and try to visit a new place each year. I used to be a keen swimmer and worked in Maine, New England teaching children to swim, canoe and water ski. I also spent many a summer in my ‘younger’ years lifeguarding at Wells-Next-The-Sea.
Angie Driver
I serve as the General Manager for Sound Advice Hearing, and have more than 25 years of management experience within the public and private sector. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and most importantly the new addition to our home a border collie who we recently rescued.
Willow Scigala
I am a very friendly collie who enjoys chasing squirrels and barking at leaves. I like long walks and playing with my toys. I can be found at the Washingborough head office and would welcome a fuss and doggie treat if you happen to pop in!
Vic Brant
Having recently joined the team with a variety of managerial experience, I am looking forward to getting stuck into the audiology industry! Away from work , I am a published author of three books, a blogger and columnist for two national magazines and a formally qualified equestrian who enjoys competing in the sport of eventing. Whilst this leaves little time for much else, I do enjoy good wine, good company and country pursuits.
