Herefordshire & Worcestershire

David and Amanda Ingham took on the management of Treasure Trails Herefordshire & Worcestershire in June 2008. 

After 36 years in the Royal Air Force David retired in the spring of 2008. At the same time Amanda took early retirement from corporate life where she was an HR Director with a software company. They then started Treasure Trails together in Herefordshire and Worcestershire and since then have rapidly expanded their catalogue of self-guided mystery walks in the cities, towns and villages across the 2 counties.

They live on Dinmore Hill and, apart from walking, David's interests include golf, gardening and bridge. Amanda also likes bridge, swimming, reading and her latest hobby is painting.

They soon found after starting the business that working together wasn't quite as easy as they'd thought, so now they each have their own role in Treasure Trails and harmony is restored! David's responsibilities are all the grown-up things like finance and production and Amanda makes the sales and marketing decisions!

A Q&A with our Herefordshire & Worcestershire Licensees David & Amanda

What was the first Trail you ever completed?
Mevagissey

And when was that?
November 2007

So what was the first Trail you ever wrote?
Ross on Wye

And when was that?
New Year's Day 2008
 
What is your favourite Trail?
Amanda's favourite Trail is Bewdley because the town itself is interesting and some of the Trail is along the river bank which is just beautiful! The Trail has been described as clever and intelligent and as Amanda wrote it, she is naturally delighted! David's favourite Trail is Upton on Severn - lovely stretch of river, nice pubs, plenty to see of interest. It is an attractive small town of great character.

When out doing a Trail, what is your favourite 'Trail food'?
Soup and a sarnie from the nearest pub (Amanda).
Fish and chips (David)

And when you’re not out writing Trails, what can you be found doing?
On the golf course (David)
Twittering (Amanda)