Nirmala was born and educated in Bangalore India before moving to the UK in the mid seventies. Since arriving in the UK she has been a hugely active part of the Watford community. Nirmala ran the highly celebrated St Thomas Playgroup for nearly a decade and worked alongside a Mother’s group which provided vital respite to those who sought extra social support. Nirmala began work at Greenbanks care home Watford in the mid eighties and served for nearly 40 years in various roles for the institution including latterly being the manager of their Victoria House Day centre. Tireless in her efforts to encourage community, Nirmala helps her local streets to foster hyper local spirit and activities.
In 2006 Nirmala was presented with her MBE by the Queen for a career in the service of those who needed help the most.
Nirmala has two children, a fellow Watford resident Gauri Singhvi a talented financial analyst and her son Sunil who does something none of us understand. She loves spending time with her three granddaughters Lois Lali Asha
