Support and Administration

Andrea Hobbs

Strategic Manager

Andrea has lived in Teesdale for the last 2 and a half years after meeting her husband 8 years ago and marrying into a local Teesdale farming family. Previously she has lived and worked in Cumbria, North Yorkshire and rural Scotland, although originally she is from the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Her career for the last 15 years has been in charity management and development, both as an employee of voluntary sector support and front-line service delivery charities, a volunteer Trustee and also as a freelance charity consultant.

Her varied previous experience has included working overseas as a volunteer, gaining a post graduate qualification in Art Therapy, working with young and adult family carers and supporting young people with a special need.

Andrea is passionate about working in the voluntary sector and also volunteers with another charity. She loves to knit things for her extended family of great nephews and nieces and also spends time painting, meditating, talking to her animals and being outside walking in our glorious landscape.

Financial Adminstrator

From a banking background Pat joined the Association in February 2002. Pat is responsible for the finance of the Teesdale Day Clubs and has helped with securing three Big Lottery awards. Alongside the Chairman and Trustees she is looking to prepare another bid to ensure our sustainability for the future.

Pat is responsible for all aspects of Finance including wages and the new pension requirements.

Operational Club Co-ordinator

After a long and successful career at GlaxoSmithKline Tracy joined the Day Clubs in February 2011. Tracy is responsible for the day to day running of the Lunch Clubs and also for both the paperwork and the paper trail required to keep us compliant.

For the last few years Tracy has taken sole responsibility for the Health and Safety procedures ensuring that all nine venues maintain the high standards required for both member safety and legally.

Club and Community Services Manager

Amanda joined the Day Clubs in February 2024.

The Community Worker role gives Amanda the opportunity to interact with the members directly, research and find information on their behalf. So if there is anything Amanda can help you with ............