Richard, otherwise known as “Ned”, has accumulated a vast amount of Outdoor Experience with a full service career of some 23 years. He has been on Operations & Exercises far and wide, from his first taste in The Lakeland Peaks, to The Deserts of Kenya and The Jungles of Malaysia.

A keen sportsman with Fell Running, Orienteering and Cycling (Time Trialing and Mountain Biking) as his main interests which go hand in hand with his current qualifications of Mountain Leader (Summer), Orienteering Instructor, Mountain Bike Leader and British Red Cross Outdoor Expedition First Aider.

He is currently working towards his Single Pitch Award Assessment and British Canoe Union Level 2 Coach.

Still a “New Boy” in the world of youth activities but, where he lacks in hands on experience he makes up for with an infinite supply of enthusiasm and a thirst for more.