Our Members and their Interests and our Associates

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Rotary Club of Ilkley Wharfedale

Members and their Interests

David Beard

Retired Orthopaedic Surgeon, Medical Legal Expert, and enthusiastic sailor

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Michael Booth

Retired Textile Company Director, Dry Stone Waller, Poultry Keeper, Vegetable Gardener, Logging

Dan Bown

Not Retired Yet ! Experience in various leadership role (many overseas) in Army. DHL,Healthcare, a start up, and most recently a medical indemnity organisation in Leeds. Now 'doing my own thing'. Always meant to keep moving but we decided to stop in Ilkley.We love the area - walking and cycling the Dales and further afield. Wine and Food enthusiast.

John Brash

International man of mystery.

Helen Buswell

Retired office manager, Badminton, Walking, Reading

Helen Cobley

I am newly retired after a career of 43 years in healthcare, both clinical and managerial. I finished my career as CEO of a professional organisation for specialist dentists. I moved back to Ilkley last year and loving it! My hobbies include singing - member of 2 singing groups in Ilkley - cooking, walking, long distance cycling and skiing. I share my home with Luna, a beautiful black Labrador who keeps me fit and always entertained!

Judith Dickinson

Group Scout Leader, Badminton, Child Social Care, Walking, 100% Olicanian

Will Collins

Quantity Surveyor. I have joined Ilkley Wharfedale Rotary having moved to Ilkley from York where I was a member of York Vikings Rotary. Looking forward to actively participating in the clubs social and fundraising activities. Interests include outdoor pursuits including walking and cycling. Hoping to start playing golf again after a long break

Judith Dunn

Taught French, took up an interest in antiques and had a shop in Otley for several years. That led to freelance writing as a self employed journalist, writer and translator. I am a full member of the NUJ. I was President of the Club Francophone du Wharfedale for many years and I now chair the Ilkley-Coutances Twinning Association and the Ilkley Arts Federation

Peter Earnshaw

Retired Operations Director Correctional Services , now keeping active,

Cycling, Walking, Travelling, Gardening, Wine drinking, Golf

Marilyn Ginns

Nearly retired social worker, Literature, Dog walking

Stephen Hey

Physicist - smouldering PVC a speciality. Walking Bass player.

Stu Hyde

Retired Chief Constable, now a consultant and enjoys cycling especially Mt Ventoux (31 times), Clarke Foley Trustee and Divemaster/Dive Guide

Jo Jarvis

I run my own small business and decided to join Rotary to meet new friends and have fun along the way.

I enjoy long walks with my dog, arts and crafts and time spent with my adult children and granddaughter. I garden when I have to but much prefer sitting out there with a good book and a glass of wine!

Chris Jones

IT, Walking, Guitar, History, Science, Philosophy, Art. Not dieting.

Marten Koopmans

Dutch, Retired Diplomat, EU & Maritime Safety, DIY, History

Andrew Lund

Chartered Loss Adjuster, long since retired. Been in three Rotary Clubs (never chucked out - business moves!) Member of KVU Singers - Bass. Keen motorcyclist, now very slow.

Brian Mann

Electronics Engineer, Lecturer, Parish Councilor, Aviation History

David Mason

Oral/maxillofacial surgeon (long retired), Grandfather, Dog walker, Catching up

Peter Mate

Criminal Justice Manager, Guitarist and strings player, Traveller in retirement,

Enjoy Mediterranean cookery, Explorer of people and human motivation.

Les Overton

Retired Electrical engineer, for UK chemical company and senior engineering Manager European IT company. Ran my own engineering project management and health/safety company. Liked DIY and gentle walking.

Derek Richards

Cricket ! Mad about Cricket ! and Jumpers..

Naren Samtaney

Indian, Retired Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Travels, No DIY

Chris Short

Engineering, Advanced Excel Programmer, Classical Music, Photography, Rallying, Golf

Janet Sleightholme

Retd Asst Headteacher - enjoys Travelling, Walking, Music, Concerts, and (dont tell the husband) Retail Therapy

David Sleightholme

Retired. Lifelong involvement in education. Enjoy Music, Walking, Travelling and (dont tell the wife) Wine.

Rob Whitemore

Recently Moved to Ilkley with partner - semi-retired - interests include music (jazz appreciation) , fly fishing, Rugby (Leicester Tigers), and art.

Gary Williams

Scouting, Walking, Trekking, Hiking, Bipedal Locomotion Generally, Nepal

And Our Associate Members........

Georgina Cundell

Now living in Skipton. Married Olly in June 23.

Olly Jones

I am a lucky chap. See above.

Adrian Gallagher

Enjoy, among other things, music (Americana, blues, bluegrass, folk, rock, etc,), strumming the guitar, rambling, travel, and art. Oh, and wineEnjoy, among other things, music (Americana, blues, bluegrass, folk, rock, etc,), strumming the guitar, rambling, travel, and art. Oh, and wine

Ian Appleyard

Retired Urologist, U3A, DIY, Travel

Fiona Smyth

Teacher, cellist, walker and novice narrowboater

Ian Smyth

Economist, F1 fan, walker of moors and dales, choral singer, pianist, narrowboater, cruise ship nerd and friend of St Helena.

Georges Lepelley

French, Motor trade, Export, Wine, GOLF!

Glen Berry

Retired Ambulanceman/Instructor. Problem solver. Embarasser of Grandchildren. DIY (explosions, electrocutions & floods a speciality). Lighfingered fiddler of some repute.

Richard Walton