Committee
A Few Words About
Your committee
The committee consists of a number of formal Officers and a further group of "officers without portfolio" who support the club and take on duties but without formal roles.
The committee run the club on behalf of the membership and all roles will be elected not less than every two years.
The structure, organisation and procedures are detailed in the club constitution - a copy of which can be found at the bottom of this page
Hugh Beever
Chair
Hugh has lived in the Dale for over 25 years and has enjoyed trail running around the area for most of that time. More enthusiastic than accomplished, he is a keen advocate of building a club for all
Nic Wright
Secretary
I moved to Pateley Bridge in 2016 and Nidderdale is my favourite spot on the planet! Since joining NFAT I have found a passion for being out on the trails with the club and alone. Being up a hill is my happy place and I’m so lucky to be able to do this with such great bunch of people.
Stuart Paton
Treasurer
Stuart moved to the dale in 2021 and was thrilled to find other people to explore the trails with. He’s currently trying to up his distance in between looking after a little baby and trying to catch up on sleep
Becca Summersall
Membership
Caroline Ball
Welfare
After being a lifelong fair weathered runner, I joined Nidderdale Fell and Trail in 2023 and have not looked back since! 12 months later, I ran my first ultra. Running with NFAT makes being pushed out your comfort zone easy somehow. I now love mud and a headtorch run after dark!
Nikki Ladell
Coaching Coordinator
Louise Battey
DBS Verifier & Communications Officer
Mel Mawer
Social Secretary
I’ve been living in the dale for 40+ys. Was a nurse, now a granny! Love running the fells and trails in all weathers and exploring new remote places and pathways. Used to run hard and fast, now much more steadily and happy sometimes just to stop and take in the amazing views, wildlife, birds and plants that we are surrounded by.
Si Lawson
Club Captain & Fundraising Coordinator
Matt Darby
IT & Media
Since arriving in Nidderdale in 2023 from much flatter ground, I’ve fallen in love with the hills, trails, and stunning views — even if my legs aren’t quite on board yet. As a fairly new runner, exploring them with such a friendly, welcoming club makes every run even better.
Last updated 2022-12-10