Bob has volunteered in many roles since joining the Club in 1992, and during a career in the Royal Navy he made time to camp with his family in tents, trailer tents and caravans.

From Devon, Bob has served the Club as Chairman and Vice-Chairman at Section and South West Region level. And as a National Councillor he has served on Club Committees, including the Technical Sub-Committee, Exempted Camping Committee and Management Committee. Bob was elected Club Vice-Chairman in 2017.

He served as Chairman of the Special Events Sub-Committee, Vice Chairman of the 2007 NFOL and Deputy Chief Camp Steward of NFOL 2009.

Bob said: “It’s a great honour to have been elected as Club Chairman and I am looking forward to promoting the Club, its benefits and helping it grow, while meeting members’ wishes.”

Mel now becomes Immediate Past Chairman, while Phil Henson becomes Vice-Chairman.

You can read Bob’s first Chairman’s Pitch on page 8 in January's Camping & Caravanning magazine.