Meet the Team
Our expert instructors are here to support you on your adventure here at the Raymond Priestley Centre.
Deb
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 and why?
A jaffa cake
Jonathan
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 and why? Shortbread
Will
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
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
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
Alex
Instructor
Been at the Raymond Priestley Centre since: 2018
Favourite thing about the Raymond Priestley Centre: Swimming in the mornings with JB
Most likely to be on holiday in their spare time
Favourite cake: Anything homemade by Paul
If you were a biscuit which one would you be and why? Plain chocolate hobnob, it is the Queen biscuit!
Katie
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
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
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
Instructor
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Most likely to be doing things with their family in their spare time
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If you were a biscuit which one would you be and why?