Registration for the 107^th Annual General Meeting of HF Holidays

I have always been drawn to the simplicity of HF's vision: bringing people together to enjoy the pleasures of fresh air, stirring landscapes and great company. I love striding out on green hills under big skies and thank HF for helping me discover marvellous new parts of the U.K. as well as great walks abroad. Holidaying with HF is frequently inspiring, sometimes exhausting but always fun. I would like these simple outdoor pleasures to be on offer to future generations. It's vital to support our unique organisation as it adapts to a rapidly changing world whilst keeping its core values and vision intact.

I believe that what HF has to offer is really special. I have been a member for over 10 years, have visited virtually every one of our UK houses, been on European and Worldwide holidays. I love walking, from Nepal and New Zealand to special places in the UK. HF provides an extra dimension adding friendship, fun and good food to the mix.

My wife and I are both keen walkers and lovers of the outdoors, and our holidays with HF have been a real joy ever since our first holiday to Derwent Bank. HF Holidays has a unique formula. We aren't just another 'holiday company'. We are owned by our Members and are hugely fortunate to be supported by our volunteer walk leaders.

I am a relative newcomer to HF Holidays, joining in 2013, but I have felt at home from the start. I love the ethos of a member owned business that focuses on satisfying the needs of its members. I have taken a number of HF Holidays in the UK and Overseas and enjoyed both experiences. The one constant factor has been the quality of our volunteer leaders and we need to ensure that this important element is at the heart of our future plans.

I have been part of HF Holidays for over 36 years in many roles and most recently as CEO. I have enjoyed visiting all the UK country houses including many family breaks when my children were younger. I loves the outdoors and meeting people. My favourite walk is hard to choose but Cat Bells holds special memories. I have completed the Pennine Way but in separate weeks over three years. I hope to expand my horizons with more visits overseas, especially to HF Holidays' European locations.

I have recently joined the team. I am responsible for supporting our Board of Directors and hope to ensure that the Society’s governance is outstanding and reflects the values of HF Holidays. I am a solicitor, and worked for a City law firm before becoming an in-house counsel at an investment bank. After moving to Prague with my husband, I lectured in law at Prague University. When the family returned to the UK, I was chair of governors at a local grammar school for 5 years before becoming Head of Governance and Company Secretary for Comic Relief. I am a dairy farmer’s daughter from Yorkshire, and like nothing more than being in the great outdoors. I enjoy walking, skiing and horse riding and have recently taken up running ultra-marathons. My family’s menagerie includes a husband, four children, two dogs, three cats and lots of fish and I would also love a small herd of cows at some point!