Richard Bennie – Chair

Richard was appointed Chair of the Western Baths at the 2022 AGM having re-joined the Committee in 2021 following a spell on the Committee a number of years previous.

Richard has been a member of the Club for almost 40 years joining in 1983. He has worked in Construction for 39 years predominantly in restoration and conservation and will provide valuable knowledge, experience and assistance to the Committee in the care, maintenance and development of the Western Baths building.

 

Alex Fraser – Treasurer

Paul Brown – Committee Member

Paul has been a member of the baths for many years and he always appreciated what a wonderful institution it is .

The Baths introduced him to gym workouts, yoga and other activities which otherwise he would have had no contact with and as a member of the Committee he hopes to continue this tradition of innovation. He also hopes to encourage and work to develop the baths existing commitment to the Arts, including music and dance .

He is absolutely committed to due process and financial stability and will work with Committee colleagues to ensure that the existing structures are maintained and built upon.

He considers this to be particularly important given the need to maintain the basics after the challenges of lockdown. Being a Lawyer by profession Paul has expertise in Employment Law and HR which he hopes can be put to good use going forward.

As the organisation moves into different times he will particularly enjoy working with office bearers ,senior management and committee colleagues to build a strong business plan in order to meet both the organisation’s aspirations and challenges.

Hilary Barclay – Committee Member

Hilary joined the committee at the 2023 AGM.

As a member of the Baths for more than thirty five years, Hilary has made many friends along the way. She has been practicing Iyengar Yoga there for twenty three of those years and is keen to promote our yoga classes and the high standard of teaching available.

Hilary enjoys using the Main Suite facilities, particularly the steam room and plunge pool, on a regular basis. She occasionally dips a toe in the pool.

As a member of the committee, Hilary is keen to see the Baths continue to thrive, while retaining the original ethos of the Club. She is often heard to say: “I don’t know what I’d do without the Western Baths Club.”

Andrew Robertson – Committee Member

Andrew has been a full member for over fifty years and has seen the club in all its ups and downs during this period.

The Club is at a significant stage with critical repairs required, and the opportunity to instruct additional works to ensure the building and facilities continue to reflect the needs and legitimate aspirations of the membership.

Andrew believes he may be able to contribute to developing the right decision-making structures within the membership to achieve sensitive and effective progress.

Andrew’s background has been as a solicitor in Glasgow with additional interests outside the law where he was able to play a part in developing provision of services with the good will of service users and staff.

Calum Bennie – Committee Member

Calum joined the Committee at the 2025 AGM.

He has been a member of the Baths since 1993 and likes to attend the gym and classes regularly. He swims several times a week and enjoys the occasional refreshment at the bar to end the day.

Calum is retired after an almost 40 year career in marketing and public relations, 32 of which were in financial services, mainly in the field of investment.

As well as marketing and communications, Calum can bring management, fund management and governance expertise.

Calum wishes to contribute to the development of WBC as a sports Club for families and individuals to ensure it remains financially strong, energy efficient and continues to be a great place to work as well as play.

 

William Bell – Committee Member

William joined the Committee at the 2025 AGM and has been a member of the Baths along with his family since 2011.

Professionally, he is a sports governance and management specialist and has worked hand-in-hand with Scotland’s sports governing bodies, voluntary agencies, educational institutes and fostered meaningful relationships with the UK’s devolved administrations. Williams cores strengths include strategy development, stakeholder engagement, leadership, project delivery and organisational change.

William is passionate about health, the arts and education. With a proven track record of programme and project delivery, he will contribute fully to the successful provision of a wide range of programme activity for members and support the WBC Management Committee and Staff Team to realise project deliverables on time and on budget.

He will bring a fresh and objective energy together with a hard earned skill set to help deliver the best possible member experience.

Gary McAteer – Committee Member

Gary joined the Committee at the 2025 AGM.

He has been a practicing solicitor for over 40 years and owns and runs a business with 25 employees and has done solely for a period of 15 years.

Gary has been a member of the Baths for over 25 years and visits almost on a daily basis. He is keen to see the Baths thrive and feels that his business experience is relevant.