Meet the Team
Our expert instructors are here to support you on your adventure here at the Raymond Priestley Centre.
Deb Cook
Head of Centre
Been at RPC since: 2021
Favourite thing about RPC: Adventures in the ghyll
Most likely to be biking or exploring in their spare time
Favourite cake: Paul's coffee cake
If you were a biscuit which one would you be?
A jaffa cake
Jonathan Barton
Administrator
Been at the Raymond Priestley Centre since: 2012
Favourite thing about the Raymond Priestley Centre: Meeting lots of people
Most likely to be doing DIY in their spare time
Favourite cake: Ginger parkin
If you were a biscuit which one would you be? Shortbread
Will Reed
Senior Instructor
Been at the Raymond Priestley Centre since: 2017
Favourite thing about the Raymond Priestley Centre: Sharing amazing places
Most likely to be in the mountains in their spare time
Favourite cake: Paul's coffee cake
If you were a biscuit which one would you be and why? A custard cream - hard on the outside, soft in the middle
John Douglas
Senior Instructor
Been at the Raymond Priestley Centre since: 2010
Favourite thing about the Raymond Priestley Centre: Seeing people grow with adventures
Most likely to be running over a hill in their spare time
Favourite cake: Flapjack
If you were a biscuit which one would you be and why? A nice biscuit
Oli Cockburn
Instructor
Been at the Raymond Priestley Centre since: 2023
Favourite thing about the Raymond Priestley Centre: Free lunch
Most likely to be gardening in their spare time
Favourite cake: Paul's coffee cake
If you were a biscuit which one would you be and why? Chocolate digestives, because they're so damn good
Katie Shrine
Instructor
Been at the Raymond Priestley Centre since: 1998
Favourite thing about the Raymond Priestley Centre: Family camps
Most likely to be ferrying their kids around (or running!) in their spare time
Favourite cake: Paul's coffee cake
Paul Wilkenson
Chef
Been at the Raymond Priestley Centre since: 2023
Favourite thing about the Raymond Priestley Centre: The view from the kitchen
Most likely to be doing things with their family in their spare time
Favourite cake: Battenberg
If you were a biscuit which one would you be and why? Triple chocolate cookie because it's so gooey
Georgia Ridges
Instructor
Been at the Raymond Priestley Centre since: 2023
Favourite thing about the Raymond Priestley Centre: Getting out and exploring. Sharing the local area
Most likely to be on or in the lake in their spare time
Favourite cake: Carrot cake
Emma Dorman
Housekeeper
Been at the Raymond Priestley Centre since: 2016
Favourite thing about the Raymond Priestley Centre: The lakeside location
Most likely to be creating amazing crafts in their spare time
Favourite cake: Victoria Sponge
If you were a biscuit which one would you be? Shortbread