Cheryl Bourne is a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) and has been an avid supporter of Byron Writers Festival since its inception. She holds the position of Treasurer on the Festival board.

Cheryl was with Rochdale Accounting for more than 20 years, becoming a partner in 2003. Cheryl retired from Rochdale Accounting in 2014, however she missed the exciting world of accounting so much she is back on ‘the tools’ with Rochdale, assisting with small business tax returns.

Reading, politics, current affairs and sport (watching not playing) are top of Cheryl’s list of interests.