In April, YHA Castleton Losehill Hall held a memorial event for Michael Dower, the director general of the Countryside Commission and a long-term supporter of YHA. Michael’s connections with YHA were longstanding — he served as YHA Vice President and YHA Ambassador, a role he took on with dedication right up until his death. Fittingly, his great uncle GM Trevelyan was our founding President.
Michael was a great supporter of YHA, never losing awareness of its place in the wider countryside movement. On a wider level, he was also instrumental in helping garner support for the National Park movement. Over the last couple of years, Michael was very supportive of YHA’s new strategy and our work to refocus on our mission and outdoor learning. He will be remembered fondly by many.
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