David Horn (Interim Vice Chair)
After completing an Honours degree in Computer Science and Physics at the University of Leeds in 2007 I trained as an airline pilot and now fly across the world on the Boeing 787, working in a diverse environment in challenging situations. No two days are ever the same, with risk assessment and informed decision-making a daily part of my life at work.
During the Covid-19 crisis I joined the NHS on a part-time basis, training as a non-healthcare vaccinator. At my previous address I served on a residents’ committee and recognise the importance of having a good local pub at the centre of the community. I hope to offer these skills together with the non-technical elements of my professional experience to the Black Lion Pub and Hub project.
Jane Mosley
I have lived in Skelton for almost 19 years. Working for many years as a Local Area Manager in the pharmaceutical industry and after a career change I now work in the voluntary sector.
I am passionate about ‘community’. Making things the best they can be. I have been involved in many village projects and fundraising events. I am a Parish Councillor on Skelton cum Newby Parish Council. I was lucky to be awarded ‘Freewoman of the Village in 2022 in recognition of my various roles and funding successes and it is something I am very proud of.
I am a great animal lover, I live with a rescue cat and look after 3 stray cats who were left when the pub closed.
Jonathan Mosley (Interim Chair)
As a Mechanical Design Engineer I have spent my career in automotive industries so am used to high pressure projects with tight deadlines. The Black Lion is a different sort of challenge, but it’s about putting something back in to the community and building for the future.
A passionate cyclist, I’m told I spend far too long riding and repairing bikes. I’ve lived in the village for almost 19 years.
Mark Roberts
I have 40+ years of experience as an Architectural Technician and retiring as a Technical Manager for one of the country’s largest architectural healthcare practices. Also attended college to obtain a Construction technician’s certificate in Building Construction.
My experience is dealing with commercial projects including healthcare, education and residential projects including dealing with clients, contractors and local authorities which included design, detail design for working drawings and specifications to enable projects to be priced and built.
Hazel Russell
I am a relative Newbie to the village, having moved in just a couple of days before the first lockdown in 2020. I have never had any trouble getting to know people, but in those first few weeks and months social isolation became very real to me. Thankfully the ‘clap for the carers’ came along, followed by some village get-togethers, which allowed me to get to know a few people in the village. This experience opened my eyes to what it must be like for so many in the village who don’t get out very far or very often for a variety of reasons. This is the reason I feel passionately that a village hub/pub which would create an opportunity for residents, new and old to spend time with each other, get to know each other, and grow a community that is even better able to recognise and give support to those in need and alleviate that social isolation.
Paul Whiteside
Melanie and I have lived in Skelton for more than 24 years and our daughters attended the wonderful village school. I was a school governor, and then chair of governors, for many years and also chaired the village Gala committee for many sillier years. I have watched the pub slowly lose connection with the village and look forward to revitalising it and making it a key part of our community life.
I have built and run teams of IT project managers for Microsoft and recently, and locally, Hemingways Marketing Services. I enjoy cycling, especially ludicrously long and arduous rides, and open water swimming, particularly in the Ripon race course lake with the Ripon NYP triathlon club.