sup logo

Richard Loukota - Chairman.  Richard lives in upper Wensleydale near Aysgarth, he is a professor emeritus of surgery, he has fished on the River Ure for over 25 years, is a conservationist and walker. He is also a committee member of the Kennel Field Trust charity.  He liases with other local, regional and national groups. 

Toby Milbank - Vice Chairman. Toby is a keen amateur birdwatcher, conservationist and fisherman who lives near Bedale and spends time walking in Wensleydale and fishing on the Ure. 

Douglas Palethorpe -  A chef and maintenance man who lives in Middleham and who has noticed a decline in the river biodiversity and fish population whilst living close to the river.

Luke Pearce - Luke lives at Ulshaw, and is an Investment Manager but more importantly a fisherman who is married to a wild swimmer. He walks his dogs along the banks of the River Ure twice a day.

Mark Thompson - Treasurer.  Mark jumped at the chance to move to Bedale after university in order to spend as much time cycling, hiking, running and swimming in Yorkshire's beautiful National Parks. When not out and about he can be found tending to his allotment. As an Environmental Scientist, he is most interested in data collection and analysis.

Pip Pointon - Administrative officer. She lives in Aysgarth, is a retired journalist and overseas aid worker.