Horizon Angling Club for the Disabled
Our Team
Meet the team behind Horizon Angling for the Disabled, empowering the disabled to take part in angling.
Mr Dave O'Donnell
Club Chairman
Dave Has shown great Loyalty towards the club and its Mantra and vows to keep and support the club ideals. Dave was voted into the role of Chairman at the AGM 6th April 2022 for a period of 5 years as part of the new Management team that the members voted for unanimously. David has worked up to this position from Secretary 2015 doing various roles including the Treasurer and data protection officer he is Passionate and sticks up for what Horizon stands for.
Mr John A Forster
Club Vice-Chairman
John has been with the club since 2017 and our newest member to join the Team he has been a loyal member ever since voicing his opinions and asking questions on various topics that have arisen in the past so hopefully be a valid member of the new committee of 2025
Mrs Heather Titheridge
Club Secretary
Heather has been part of HorizonDAC for many years as the wife of the previous membership secretary, Heather was unanimously voted in at this year’s AGM 06/04/2022 and holds the position in the Management team as voted for by its members
Mrs Sue O'Donnell
Club Treasurer
Sue Was voted on the committee back in April 2015 as Associate members rep and has worked hard to move up to the treasurer position and has proved herself worthy of such a trusted position Voted unanimously at the AGM on 6/04/2022 into the new Management team. Sue has proved her worth to HorizonDAC many times and is a rock that steadies the whole club holding multiple roles along with the Management of our own Lakes getting stuck in along with the rest of the volunteers needed to manage the whole site.
Mr Steve Medes
Club Bailiff
Steve joined Horizon in 2021 and came highly recommended to take over the Head Bailiff Job. Due to his vast fish experience and knowledge. He has been fishing since childhood. Steve works tirelessly to keep the lakes at there best removing never ending weed, protecting our fish and keeping the bio-security of the site in good order checking that anglers are using the correct net size and equipment to our rules.
Steve works with Sue and alongside Andy who between them oversees the work parties on our lakes.
Mr Andy Farrell
Club Bailiff/Maintenance
Andy Has shown great promise and Loyalty towards the club and its Mantra and vows to keep and support the club ideals and what it stands for. After stepping aside due to other responsibilities Andy Took over the running of our lakes he applies his knowledge and expertise to keep the Boi-security and lakeside maintenance and upkeep so the members can fish in a safe and fishable environment for the Disabled Angler this role he is very passionate about keeping the risk assessments and insurance requirements so that we stay safe and covered at all times.
Mr Mike Waite
Club match Organiser
Mike has been part of the Team since 2018 re-elected at this year’s AGM 06/04/2022 and has shown real promise as the match organiser he has great organizational skills and keeps the match angling side up to date-, along with organizing outings to other fisheries that he feels we could benefit by.
Mrs Sue O'Donnell
Club Associate Members Representative
Sue joined the committee back in 2015 and as a keen helper sue is not only a respected member but an asset not only to the committee but to the members alike approachable and caring. Sue takes her job seriously. Her Role includes working closely with the Associates dealing with any issues they may have or something they wish to ask the Team at monthly committee meetings, Also working alongside Andy and Steve on the Lake Maintenance Team often getting wet muddy and covered in lilies.
Mr David Goodson
Club Media Officer
David joined the club back in 2018oted upon the c Club in 2018 and has supported it ever since Joining the committee back in 2023 and as a keen is not only a respected member ask’s question of the committee. David’s role is to promote the club and advertising in various media and locations He is approachable and caring.
Mr Chris Atkinson
Club Data Protection officer
Chris joined the Club back in 2023 and from the start supported the club and its mantra he was asked due to his previous knowledge of “Data protection officer” to join the committee in 2024. Chris and as a keen helper not only a respected member but an asset not only to the committee but to the members alike approachable and caring. Chris takes his job seriously. His Role includes working closely with the Committee dealing with any issues that may be a data breach and advising the team before content is published making sure it complies with the GDRP and data protection from the Guidelines of the ICO. Chris Also working alongside Lake Maintenance Team often getting wet muddy and covered in lilies.