
David Neal – Stockman
Our Stockman David Neal has been looking after the cows since 2019. David comes from a farming background and has worked in conservation grazing on a number of sites for East Hampshire District Council and the Deadwater Valley Trust for over 20 years.
Gareth Hopkins – Director
A long standing local resident with a background in farming and a lot of experience with cows. Gareth helps in a voluntary capacity with all kinds of admin, as well as with cattle movements and offering guidance from his wealth of experience.


Edwin Brooks – Director
Edwin grew up near Lynchmere and has been working and volunteering on the commons for 15 years. He is an Agroecological farmer and founded Devils Lane Market Garden where his business Ed’s Veg grows food for the community (Instagram @edsveg). He has been helping with cattle movements and decision making since founding Cow Club with local National Trust ranger Sarah Fisk in 2018.