Norman Dixon

President

I worked all my life in retailing and for the last 22 years before my retirement, I ran my own company. We specialised in Interim Management, Consultancy and University lecturing/workshops. My hobbies are walking, cycling, squash, badminton, table tennis and gardening and my interests are reading, music, rugby and motorcyle racing.

Vice-President

I'm a retired engineer and have been in the club for about twenty-five years  -  which means that on a conservative estimate I've been out on an estimated 350 rambles. Every day out has been splendid, and I look forward to more!

General Secretary

Hello; I had a career as a mechanical engineer with the Ministry of Defence, upon retirement I became a City of York guide as well as a guide at the Minster and Mansion House and awarded Ambassador for York in 2011.  I was born in York and have rambled in the Dales and the North York Moors all my adult life.

Treasurer

Hi, I’m a retired Government scientist and in later years as an IT consultant for a US software company, and then for my own company. I’ve done most of my walking in Dorset, which has included walking parts of the coastal path, before moving to Yorkshire and joining the club. These days apart from exploring new parts of the Yorkshire countryside with the club, with bit of time on my hands I'm researching the family’s history and also volunteer at the York Castle Museum.

Rambles Secretary

Hi, I recently retired as a Nurse Practitioner. Originally from Northumberland, I lived in London, Edinburgh, Kenya and Glasgow before moving to York with my husband and two children 31 years ago. Since being widowed I joined the Rambling Club and increased my circle of friends in this very welcoming club. I have always enjoyed walking and cycling, having cycled a few coast to coast routes and climbed Mount Kenya 5199m (17,057ft). 

Rambles Booking Secretary

I am semi-retired and have worked in University administration for many years. I joined the club in 2019 as I enjoy rambling and meeting new people. 

Weekend Secretary (Spring)

I enjoy walking, walking holidays abroad, music and gardening, and I take an interest in botany and agriculture. I used to be a teacher; at different times teaching sciences and rural studies in secondary schools and further education, and teaching music and the general curriculum in primary schools. 

Weekend Secretary (Autumn)

Vacant position

Membership Secretary

Social Officer

Having studied in Edinburgh, I worked abroad for a few years then lived in Lancaster where I joined a local walking group. A brief spell in London preceded about thirty years in Sheffield for the most part, but for short term contracts overseas. The Peak District frequently beckoned. I moved to York in 2014 and have enjoyed getting to  know the NY Moors and Yorkshire Dales. 

IT Officer

See Treasurer above.

Welfare Officer

I was in primary education for 40 years and joined my first walking club 35 years ago in Grimsby and Cleethorpes. In my prime I used to do 15 mile walks plus marathons, and used to go on Ramblers and HF holidays around the world and here!  I have led many walks in my time, and been in York since 2010 and love it!

General Committee Member 

I have been a member of our Walking Club for many years. Have had various roles on the Committee, including Secretary, President and my present position. 

General Committee Member

I’m a City & Guilds trained Hairdresser , a past Minster Guide. A continued interest in The History of York City. A passion for the great outdoors ,people and philosophy!!!! 

General Committee Member