Dalesman Publishing has named Lorraine Connolly as the new editor of The Countryman magazine.
Connolly has previously worked as a News Editor with the Press Association and spent 10 years as Sub-Editor at Express Newspapers. She joins from York-based agri-tech specialist, CHAP, where she’s currently Content Manager.
“I am delighted to be joining Dalesman Publishing as editor of The Countryman. I hope to build on the work of previous editors to celebrate our wildlife, our wild places and the people who live and work in the countryside,” she said.
Connolly will replace Mark Whitley, who’ll be leaving the publisher on May 13th.
“After more than seven years as Countryman editor, and nineteen years in total with its parent company Dalesman Publishing, it is time for change, and for me to move on to new challenges,” he said.
“The June issue will be the last I oversee as editor, before I hand over stewardship of this wonderful magazine to Lorraine. I wish her every success in the next stage of The Countryman’s exciting journey.”
Skipton-based The Countryman was established in 1927 and this year marks its 95th year in print.
