A new board member has been appointed to Eden Housing Association.
Author, journalist and photographer Midge Todhunter hajoined the association, which owns and manages around 2,000 properties across north Cumbria.
Midge, a tenant of the association, lives in Armathwaite.
The association said: “He brings a wealth of local knowledge and contacts in the media and beyond, experience as PR officer for well-known Cumbrian companies, and in businesses administration.”
Midge is also a very accomplished horseman and has worked and ridden in many areas of the world
He said: “I’ve lived life and travelled widely but keep returning to my roots in north Cumbria, an area I know so well – both its people and culture.
“Because of its beauty and ambience Cumbria is a hot spot for property prices, and I strongly believe in EHA’s ethos of providing affordable housing for people with a local connection.”
Midge is also a volunteer driver for Brampton Food Bank.
John Clasper, Chief Executive of Eden Housing Association, said: “We are delighted to see Midge elected to our board.
“His local knowledge, working experience and life skills will complement the quality and expertise we already have on the board.
“It is great that we continue to be able to attract volunteers such as Midge, willing to give up their valuable time to try and improve the housing situation of others.”
