Profile: Dave Foxton

About This Author

Dave Foxton was born in Leeds and left school at 16 to train with the Gas Board. He later qualified as a teacher and went on to gain an MA in Education. For over three decades he has been creating learning opportunities for people in communities across Leeds, as a tutor organiser, lecturer, council officer, centre manager and school governor. He believes that uncovering our own history helps us to both understand and overcome today’s problems. Dave is married to Hilary and they live in Armley. A lifelong supporter of Leeds Rhinos, following the family tradition from his mother, he remains a committed optimist.