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Brian Irving
AONB Manager

The AONB Manager Brian Irving has overall responsibility for the preparation and implementation of the Solway Coast AONB Management and Action Plans. He leads the AONB Staff Unit and has for many years, worked along with local authorities, other public bodies, local organisations and local communities to secure appropriate and effective management of the AONB and timely project delivery.

Brian Irving was born and bred in North Cumbria, as well as having a vast knowledge of the area, he has many years of experience working in the environment. Brian is totally committed to the area and the job and is certainly well equipped to lead the unit and to ensure the Solway Coast AONB continues to provide a sustainable future for the local community and people visiting the Solway Coast Area.

Brian works under the direction of the Joint Advisory Committee in consultation with the AONB Steering Group and the SRI Board of Directors as appropriate.

Email:
brian.irving@solwaycoastaonb.org.uk

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Rose Wolfe
AONB Projects Officer

Rose Wolfe joined the staff of the Solway Coast AONB in 2000 and has worked tirelessly to ensure projects are implemented to the satisfaction of all concerned.

She works alongside the Development Officer under the direction of the AONB Manager Brian Irving in developing and operating the AONB Ranger Service and helps to secure funding to maintain this important initiative.

Rose also has the responsibility for identifying, developing and managing other practical projects in the AONB, with additional funding, practical advice and effecting delivery.

Email:
rose.wolfe@solwaycoastaonb.org.uk

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Sue McMillan
AONB Unit Administrator

Sue McMillan has worked for the Solway Coast AONB since they opened their new offices in the old school masters house in Silloth (adjoining the Discovery Centre).

Previously Sue had worked for a number of years in the administration department of Solway Rural Initiative Ltd. Sue has a good knowledge and experience of the work involved with particular responsibility for developing and operating the administrative systems for the support the AONB Unit. She also gives similar support to the AONB Joint Advisory Committee ensuring its effective operation.

Email:
susan.mcmillan@solwaycoastaonb.org.uk

Barbara Hepburn
Education Officer

A new Education Officer has recently been appointed to the AONB. Barbara Hepburn has a background in primary school teaching and teacher training and will be based in the Discovery Centre in Silloth.

As a keen environmentalist Barbara is enthusiastic about working with school groups. She believes that young children should be aware of their environment and the influences that have shaped the landscape. She hopes that by visiting the centre and undertaking some field work along the coast they will get a sense of the special nature of the Solway Coast AONB.

Schools are already booking sessions at the Solway Coast Discovery Centre. The sessions are designed to support a broad curriculum and teachers are able to discuss the focus for their visit so that it can enhance and develop work in schools. The children spend half a day in the centre and half the day out on the beach at Silloth, Mawbray or Allonby, depending on the subjects to be covered.