Kevin grew up and went to school in nearby Grassington, his parents managing ‘The Forresters Arm’s in the village. My parents came to Yorkshire during the war, my father being in the army and my mother to farm the land as a land army girl. They both loved Yorkshire so stayed and had me and my brother!
We first became involved in the catering trade with two friends opening Truffles Restaurant in Otley West Yorkshire. We then went on to open the Green Frog Resaurant., and then the first sandwich shop in Ilkley West Yorkshire.
I continued in the catering trade, running the bar and restaurant at Ilkley Tennis and Squash Club, the catering at the Hockey Club and then laterly catering in London for the rich and famous.
When we came here 18 years ago we immediately fell in love with Beckermonds and the surrounding area. It was perfect for me as a keen walker as Kevin was a sea captain and was away fishing all the time for the world record Marlin! Beckermonds was the ideal stress-free retreat for us and our increasing number of grandchildren to congregate. The grandchildren have now all grown up so we are in a position to be able to share this special place so others can enjoy it
