Staff profiles

David Sharp

David Sharp

Job Title: 

Chief Executive.

Date Started:

March 2002.

Experience:

15 years as a part time youth worker, 12 years working in local authority leisure services, 8 years voluntary sector which include 5 years as Deputy Chief Executive.

Responsibilities: 

Everything but mainly the strategic direction of the organisation.

Favourite part of your job: 

Every day is different. 

Hobbies:

Mountain biking, Climbing Mountains, Sci Fi.

Favourite quote:

People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things - Edmund Hillary

George Plant

George Plant

Job Title: 

Head of Centre.

Date Started:

March 2008.

Qualifications:

Fifteen years experience, SPA, ML, CIC, BCU level 1 Coach.

Responsibilities:

Managing staff and ensuring activities are conducted in a safe environment.

Favourite part of your job:

Working with David!

Favourite Book:

Too many to list but currently Terry Pratchett books.

Favourite Quote:

'If you try, you risk failure: if you don't you ensure it.'

Judith Worrall

Judith Worrall

Job Title: 

Bookings Manager.

Date Started:

January 2005.

Responsibilities:  

Taking bookings and looking after customers prior to their visit. Arranging site visits and school visits. Making sure everyone has a comfortable and memorable stay.

Favourite part of your job: 

Seeing smiley happy people and listening to children telling me about their day. Going to the schools prior to their visit and telling them what to expect from their visit to Carlton Lodge. 

Hobbies:  

Cycling, Open water swimming, Horse riding, baking and reading.

Favourite quotes:  

God loves a trier & If at first you don't succeed try, try again. 

April Lishman

April Lishman

Job Title: 

Cook

Date Started: 

April 2017. 

Responsibilities:  

Making sure that everyone staying gets a home cooked meal. 

Favourite part of your job:  

Baking.

Hobbies:  

Walking, baking, music, movies, cross stitch, arts and crafts.

What do you like to do on your days off:  

Walking, shopping and socialising with friends.

Bex Plant

Bex Plant

Job Title: 

Activities Manager.

Started:

April 2011.

Qualifications:

10 years experience, 4* Canoe Leader, L2 Paddlesport Coach, L2 Cave Leader, Gorge and Ghyll Leader, SPA (Single Pitch Assessment) Trained and First Aid.

Responsibilities:

Managing seasonal staff and ensuring things run smoothly.

Favourite Book:

Touching the Void.

Favourite Quote:

'I haven't been everywhere yet, but it's on my list.' 

Cara-Beth McCallum

Cara-Beth McCallum

Job Title: 

Seasonal Instructor. 

Date Started:

Feb 2022

Responsibilities:

To run sessions and make sure the group have a great stay.

What is your favourite part of the Job:

Seeing the kids realize they can do something they never thought they could.

Favourite hobby:



Surfing, paddle boarding or anything water related. And I love to bake.

Favourite quote:

I don't need easy, I just need possible - Bethany Hamilton

Michaela Lishman

Michaela Lishman

Job Title: 

 Facilities Manager. 

Date Started:

Feb 2016 

Responsibilities:

To ensure that all the buildings are cleaned and that everyone gets fed, including the ducks. 

Qualifications:

Distinction in Health and Social Care

Favourite part of the job:

Meeting new people and getting to sample the cakes!

Favourite book:

Eighteen Years - Madisen Kuhn

Hobbies:

Reading, crafting and sleeping

Jade Lishman

Jade Lishman

Job Title: 

Facilities Assistant. 

Date Started:

Feb 2017 

Responsibilities:

To ensure that all the buildings are cleaned and that everyone gets fed and watered. Looking after the laundry is my speciality

Qualifications:

Level 2 in Music 

Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism

Favourite thing to do on your day off:

Going out with friends!

Favourite hobbies:

Playing the guitar, singing and reading

Carol Carver

Carol Carver

Job Title: 

Facilities Assistant. 

Date Started:

Feb 2018 

Responsibilities:

To ensure that all the buildings are cleaned and that everyone gets fed and watered. 

Whats your favourite part of the job?

Washing up with the children. 

Favourite thing to do on your day off:

Having lunch with my friends. 

Favourite hobbies:

Collecting unusual items.

What is your favourite program?

Only fools and horses.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself.

I can sell snow to an eskimo. 

Sally Clifford

Job Title: 

Learning and Heritage Facilitator.

Date Started:

6th June 2016

Responsibilities:

I'm a youth worker using heritage crafts and creativity to support Young People.

What is your favourite part of the job?

Making a difference in a young person's life.

Favourite hobbies:

Going on Adventures with my family

What is your favourite quote?

There is no such thing as normal.

 

What People Say

Paul and I would just like to say how grateful we are for the activity weekend that you put on for us recently.

Bex, Scott and George were absolutely superb hosts from the moment we arrived throughout the activities until we left the following day.

With yourself and your colleagues supporting us internally you made it a very enjoyable weekend for our very boisterous rugby team.

The accommodation and facilities were exactly what we needed and we would highly recommend this to anyone thinking of making a booking.

 

Andrew Wheelhouse & Paul Ripley Kippax Welfare ARLFC U12’s
What People Say

Another perfect visit, thank you Heart

Clifton Community school
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"A great experience for our team, delivered well and in a great location. Highly recommendable" 

Kippax Welfare
What People Say

Thank you for another fantastic experience at Carlton Lodge. Our students (with many additional needs) have had an unbelievable time. The staff have made every activity fun and have been kind and encouraged yet always challenged our students. 

King James
What People Say

"I particularly enjoyed the zip wire because i felt like i was flying"

Tom W, Aged 12 
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“I am writing to say a giant THANK YOU for making Carlton Lodge the best experience of my life!”

Jasmin, aged 10
What People Say

We can honestly say this is the best residential we have ever attended. 

Thorpe Primary School - June 2018
What People Say

Everyone loved it and didn’t want to leave, even with the snow.

12th Harrogate, St.Marks, Brownies
What People Say

“The rooms were excellent and the food was gorgeous!”

James, Aged 9
What People Say

“The instructors made me smile because I knew I was safe in their hands.”

Kaitlyn, aged 10
What People Say

"This was our best visit ever, mainly due to Sam and Jake who totally understood our students. The Catering staff were so friendly and of course the food was delicious"

King James School - Sept 2018
What People Say

"We were extremely impressed by the professionalism, enthusiasm and patience that your instructors showed in every activity."

Youth Worker, Hull
What People Say

“It was the best school trip ever, I would like to go back and do it all again.”

Maddison, aged 10
What People Say

 “Always a real pleasure to come to Carlton Lodge. A lovely setting, amazing friendly staff and comfortable accommodation. Can't wait for next year for more of the same.”

Ings Primary School - May 2018
What People Say

"The group were all encouraged and supported to achieve their goals - amazing instructors!"

College Tutor, North Yorkshire
Adventure Activities Licensing Authority
AHOEC Leading Outdoor Learning
BCA Approved Provider
Rated 5 for food hygiene
Institute for Outdoor Learning
Quality badge awarded by Council for Learning Outside the Classroom
Mountain Training Association