I joined Open Country in 1998 and oversee the day to day running of the charity. I have worked as a Countryside Ranger for Ipswich and Wakefield councils and as a Youth Development Worker for Bradford Environmental Education Service.

My favourite countryside place is the Forest of Bowland, especially seeing dotterel on Pendle Hill.

As part of a dedicated team I am committed to raising the vital funds that supports Open Country’s. With extensive experience in the voluntary sector, both as a professional and a volunteer, I am passionate about our mission and its lasting impact.

My favourite countryside place is somewhere by the coast with a nice bag of chips!

My role raising funds for Open Country is challenging and varied. I have experience of working with disabled people in the community and spent ten years as a Workshop Leader at Henshaws Arts & Crafts.

My favourite countryside place is the beautiful Jacob Smith Park in Knaresborough which I love to visit regularly.

I previously taught PE and Maths in local secondary schools. My lifelong passion for the outdoors was fostered in the Scout movement as a teenager and I re-engaged with this as a leader more recently. I currently lead the Harrogate Trailblazers, the Wild About Wetherby group, weekend trips, as well as the Selby Tandem Club.

My favourite countryside place is anywhere wild and away from man-made noise, preferably beside water.

I come from a teaching background supporting children with diverse needs, I have also worked as a tutor at a local land-based college and at a Forest School. I have a great passion for rock climbing, hiking and long cycling trips. I lead the Harrogate Nature Force and Walk on the Wild Side groups, the Wetherby Tandems and weekend trips. 

My favourite countryside place is the Valley of Five Lakes in the Polish Tatra mountains; known for its purple crocuses.

I lead the Thursday Walking Group and help with the Wild About Wetherby group. I also provide staff cover and admin and design support in the office. I am a professional photographer and lead guided photo walks across Yorkshire.

My favourite countryside place is Kisdon in Swaledale. I love the view from Kisdon Hill and the peace and tranquility of the waterfalls on the Upper Swale.

I’ve been involved with Open Country for more than 15 years, both as a volunteer and staff member. I help out with activities on an occasional basis and volunteer as a driver on the annual tandem residentials. My previous jobs have always included driving coaches and Class 1 artics.

My favourite countryside place is Nidderdale; I was brought up on a farm there and it’s my special area.

I run the York Tandem Club and the York Walking Group. I am also a regular volunteer on the annual cross-country tandem rides and residential walking weekends. I have worked in the voluntary sector for several years and have experience in fundraising, marketing and PR.

My favourite countryside place is a remote Scottish island with wide sandy beaches, empty of people.

My favourite countryside place is Trebarwith Strand Beach, Cornwall – a rocky cove with homemade Cornish pasties and St Austell beer within a stone’s throw. 

I lead the Nature Force and Wild about Walking groups in Wakefield and run some of the weekend outings and activities. My background is in nature conservation and I have previously worked as a reserves officer for Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.

My favourite countryside place is an old woodland with gnarly trees, colourful fungi and the sound of woodpeckers tapping.

I work as an associate consultant and have helped organisations in strategic and business planning, market and portfolio reviews, operational and organisational reviews, profit improvement strategies, and acting as specialist advisor on vocational education matters.

My favourite countryside place is up any hill in my native Yorkshire.

I am a Senior Investment Director with an international investment management business. I have been disabled since I was 22 when I lost my leg in a car accident which also resulted in other serious inhibiting injuries. I love the outdoors, principally open water swimming, cycling and skiing. I was the first disabled swimmer to swim the International Ice Swimming Association ‘Ice Mile’ swim and I now sit on the global board which promotes and governs the sport and have represented GB in the sport of Ice Swimming.

My favourite countryside place is generally in any lake or river, especially the River Wharfe at Boston Spa, which on a summer’s day is a magical place to swim.

I was a Chartered Accountant and for many years was in private practice before setting up as a business adviser, focusing on business development, to clients over a broad range of businesses including in the third sector. I have been a trustee or adviser to a number of Charities. I love the outdoors principally now walking and gardening but golfing and skiing whilst the legs can take it.

My favourite countryside place is on the Cleveland Way overlooking Robin Hoods Bay.

I’m proud to be associated with Open Country and the work the team do every day. As an experienced HR Director I’ve seen the difference great teams can make to people’s lives.

My favourite countryside place is Burnsall to Grassington with a nice picnic by the river. I feel very spoilt having so many wonderful walks on our doorstep.