MARY LOWE was born in Derby. Trained as a Physical Education Specialist. Followed a career in teaching in Bristol and Brighton, and teaching within Outdoor Education. For 8 years Adviser in Physical Education to Hampshire LEA. For 16 years was Her Majesty's Inspector of Schools in England.
Inaugural Trustee of the Sir Edmund Hillary Himalayan Trust UK, and has served as Secretary since the early days.
George and Mary Lowe live in Derbyshire.