Who are we?

Committee

Alastair Macbeth | Chairman

A founder member of the HGBG in 1990 and of the Scottish Green Belts Alliance in 2004, Alastair has spoken at national conferences on Green Belt matters and has given evidence to the Scottish Executive and to a Scottish Parliament Committee. He is a co-opted member of the Helensburgh Community Council and a committee member of the Friends of Duchess Wood. He enjoys walking in the countryside and painting it.

Norman Rodger | Vice-Chairman

A Norman was a founder member of the HGBG in 1990. His special concern is the Blackhill Mire which the Scottish Wildlife Trust identified as the most significant area for wildlife on Helensburgh's fringe. He represents the HGBG on the Helensburgh and District Access Forum and is an enthusiastic countryside walker and walk leader for the Walking for Well-being initiative.

Liz Marion | Secretary

As HGBG Secretary, Liz sees paperwork as a means to an end — in this case the welfare of Helensburgh and its countryside setting. Born and brought up in Helensburgh, she is committed to enhancing and, as appropriate, protecting the Green Belt and the benefits which nearby countryside provides for both residents and visitors.

Jean Ehrlick | Treasurer

Having lived in several parts of the world, Jean and her husband have retired to Helensburgh. Jean has had many years' financial experience in a major international company and is at home with numbers and spreadsheets.

John Wright

As an architect, John is especially concerned that the hand of man is compatible with the hand of nature. He sees no excuse for bad design for either building or landscaping and he recognises the Green Belt as one of the means of achieving greater harmony in places and better planning. His skills in graphic design have been of huge help to the HGBG.

Findlay McQuarrie

A retired journalist and conservationist, Findlay is experienced in considering environmental issues at both national and local levels. He is an elected member of the Helensburgh Community Council and a member of the Helensburgh and District Civic Society.

Jack Rudram

Jack has taken an interest in the Green Belt around Helensburgh since moving back to live in the area in 2003. He is a Committee member of the Helensburgh and District Civic Society and especially participates in planning matters. A Chartered Engineer by profession, he describes himself as "semi-retired" and finds time to enjoy walking and the countryside.

Rachel Bailey

Rachel became a member of the HGBG Committee having responded to its web-site. She and her husband are newcomers to the area but bring with them enthusiasm for the natural world both on land and in the sea. Rachel regularly walks in the countryside and is especially committed to the enhancement and future welfare of the Duchess Wood. So is her dog.

Auditor

Andrew Wiseman

Advisors

Several specialists have been appointed to advise us on such matters as – wildlife, botany, ornithology, environment, conservation, ecology, health & safety, geology, recreational land use, planning, archaeology and photography.