Our People

Clare connected people with the Rusland Horizons Landscape Partnership scheme (2016-19)– recruiting volunteers, running events and activities, sharing the latest Rusland Horizons news, and working with local groups, schools and colleges on specific projects like the oral and mapped history. Clare also worked part time as a gardener. Being a social creature, when not working, Clare was out having adventures on bike, swimming or on foot with family, friends and her dog, Finn.

Dougie looked after the nature side of the Rusland Horizons Landscape Partnership scheme (2016-19); working with colleagues, partner organisations, volunteers and apprentices to help people get involved in mapping, monitoring and improving the diverse landscape for wildlife. When not roaming around the Rusland area Dougie was usually found exploring the wider countryside by foot or bike, or baking cakes of all shapes and sizes while hiding from the Cumbrian weather.

Sharon was on the staff team of the Rusland Horizons Landscape Partnership (2016-19) to care of the administration needs of the scheme. This was anything from processing a grant claim, creating a newsletter, coordinating an event or kitting out the offices! Sharon also works for a number of other local groups and organisations. In her spare time, Sharon enjoy walking on the hills or sitting by the fireside knitting and crocheting. Following the end of the Landscape Partnership, Sharon became of the the Trustee Directors of the Rusland Horizons Trust Ltd. 

Ray was the coordinator for the apprentices on the Rusland Horizons Landscape Partnership scheme (2016-19), supporting them to ensure they gain an excellent package of training and skills development during their time with us. I work with them on the delivery of many of the schemes practical projects giving them the practical skills and knowledge they need. In my spare time I manage a smallholding with my family and enjoy gardening, walking our dogs and have an avid interest in all things related to the countryside.

John led the staff team and worked closely with the Steering Group to manage the Rusland Horizons Landscape Parnership scheme (2016-10). John talked to our partners, stakeholders and funders to make sure the scheme stayed on track and within budget and made the most of new opportunities to deliver brilliant projects. When John wasn't at work he was a member of Kendal Mountain Rescue Team and spent a lot of time as a member of the Lake District Mountain Rescue Search Dog Association. He had his own search dog called Cuillin.

Clare helped out with the administration duties of the Rusland Horizons Landscape Partnership scheme (2016-19), mainly concentrating on communications. Since she left school Clare always worked in an office environment, so it was great that in this role Clare learned new skills both in the office and out in the woods.  In her spare time Clare liked to go on mini adventures with her son and spend time socialising with friends.