YHA has been central to some of the great experiences of Clare's life. She's stayed in the cities and the country, in dorms, family rooms, pods and camping. She's hired whole hostels or bunked in with everyone else. She's had moments of wonder at YHA Black Sail, and moments of embarrassment at YHA National Forest when she set off the smoke alarm with a pizza and the whole place had to evacuate.

Clare is married with three almost grown up daughters. She's a keen walker, and a slow but enthusiastic trail runner. She is often to be found on the moors near her home in Ramsbottom, failing to focus her binoculars in time, and missing yet another bird.

Clare has worked in both television and radio news for over 25 years, enjoying time in both commercial and BBC newsrooms. She spent eight years travelling across Britain, Northern Ireland and further afield at ITV News, before moving across to the BBC. After many years at BBC Radio 5 Live, she now makes documentaries and podcasts for BBC Radio 4, BBC Sounds and BBC World Service.

Clare is passionate about finding and celebrating unheard voices and hearing untold stories. She takes great pride in her involvement with efforts to reach diverse audiences and bring a far broader range of perspectives to programmes.

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