Born on 13 March 1944 in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, Paula is the fourth daughter of Mabel (née Tarling) and Percy Barsby.
She later worked at the Ministry of Labour before starting the Paula Hammond Playschool which she ran for many years.
[2] Hammond served as a magistrate in Nottingham as well as in Ilkeston, Alfreton, Mansfield and Bingham.
She recalls being called, "Duck", "Love", "Your Royal Highness" while serving on the bench.
During her time, the school added Lovell House and started admitting girls.