We are a passionate group of local volunteers that came together to make this project a reality.

Michael Love
Creative Technical Leader
Design Manager with 11 years of experience managing complex technical projects, people management & contributing to business strategy.

ALASTAIR SCOTT
Furniture Maker
Al Scott is a local furniture maker with a background in sustainable construction and architecture. Father of 2, a keen cyclist and lapsed climber!

MARC SOWIK
Social Researcher
I would love to have somewhere in Stroud to climb and to introduce my kids to the sport.

AARON LINES
Engineer
I work in metal fabrication. With a passion for cycling and climbing.

CHIKARA SHIMASAKI
NGO Senior Officer
Human Identity and social cohesion specialist with an interest in catalysing community building. Background as a primary school teacher. Father of 2.

Carl Ranscombe
Development Project Manager
Carl is a development project manger, local business owner and father of two. Keen to break down some of the barriers to climbing in Stroud.

Josh Malby
Site Manager
Josh worked on large-scale construction projects with Laing O'Rourke, and pursued a creative path as a furniture maker, working as a cabinetmaker and fabricator for bespoke 3D design companies. Currently works as a site manager for a Cheltenham-based construction company. Josh has been bouldering and climbing for 6 years.