Meet the Committee

Paul Twyford

Chairman

Apart from being Chair of the hall committee, Paul likes to go cycling, climbing, fell walking and cracking cryptic crosswords (though not all at the same time!). He also enjoys a good pint of real ale… and if you see him at the village hall bar is not averse to being treated to one! Until his retirement, Paul practised as a solicitor and for several years taught A-level law.

Mark Stevens

Secretary

When he’s not volunteering at the hall Mark can be seen teaching and practicing his pastime which is karate. He runs Cumbria Coast Karate which has won the Martial Arts Club Of The Year for Cumbria in 2026. He also enjoys watching speedway and fell walking. By day Mark is a Parts Supervisor in a car dealership and also has experience in the hospitality sector.

Roger Troughton

Treasurer

A resident of Lamplugh since 2005, Roger has lived within a few miles of the village all his life. Since retiring, he and wife Pamela have enjoyed walking the fells with their dog Nigel, occasional foreign holidays and, in particular, spending time with their grandchildren. He can also be seen, from time to time, failing to catch fish at Cogra Moss. Roger is a Chartered Accountant and for many years was a partner in a professional practice in West Cumbria.

Joyce Reed

Committee Member

A member of Lamplugh WI, Joyce joined the village hall committee when our old hall was signed over to the village, being the representative for the Asby area. Joyce has a strong belief in community and enjoys gardening, dancing, cycling and walking, though no longer on the high fells.

Ian Shepherdson

Committee Member

Ian joined the committee in 2017, having been a member of the Art group since retiring. Initially hoping to get involved with the project to provide a new village hall, Ian has really enjoyed being a part of the committee and helping running the various events. Before retiring Ian worked as a Civil Engineer on various construction projects ,mainly in Cumbria (yes, including short sentences in Sellafield). He has lived in Cumbria since 1979 and Kirkland since 1989.

Michael Watts

Committee Member

Michael joined the Village Hall Committee in 2021 following on from being Parish council representative. He is a retired engineer who moved to West Cumbria in 2009. He is a regular member of the local church in Lamplugh. He believes being part of the Community is a most important activity in our lives.

David Hugill

Committee Member

A new resident of Lamplugh and happily involved with the village hall. Since retiring David has enjoyed low level walks around Cogra Moss, Loweswater and further afield with Karen his wife. They both enjoy learning about the rearing of sheep and cows on the farm near their home (whatever the weather). David is a chartered surveyor and prior to his move to Lamplugh in 2025, spent nearly 20 years involved in commercial disputes on construction and engineering projects in the UK and overseas.

Karen Hugill

Committee Member

Karen had a life-long career in teaching, safeguarding and management, but since leaving the profession in 2019, she has enjoyed freedom and flexibility to pursue various hobbies. When she is not volunteering at the Village Hall, Karen can be found baking, walking or swimming, researching local and family history, or behind a sewing machine preparing for local craft fairs. Karen is really happy to be living in Lamplugh, and feels it is a great community to be a part of.