Dave Bott, Director

Name:Dave Bott
Job title:Director
Date joined Titanic:Full Time 1st Oct 2006
Responsibilities: I would like to write ‘Responsible for the day to day running of the Brewery’ but my Brother seems to be able to do this from which ever course or meeting he is at. ( Golf and Race ) In truth I do all the mundane admin and he sells loads of beer.
What doing prior to Titanic:When we bought Titanic I was an independent Outdoor Leisure retailer which I continued to do until I sold the business in 2006 to concentrate on the brewery.
Most embarrassing moment:I’m not sure why Charlie has left me so much space to fill in under this heading! I did notice she rambled on a bit. I went on a camp with my whole Scout Group years ago, After the kids went to bed we leaders relaxed, over the odd glass of orange. Suddenly I thought it was a good idea to go climbing in the quarry using a head torch to see where to go. Many voices were raised against this plan but I reassured them, it would be fine, what could go wrong? Anyway one hold too high, one broken leg, one red face. I did cook breakfast for 150 before I went to the hospital though.
Interesting facts/hobbies:
  • Founder Member 20th Stafford Venture Scout Unit (1975)
  • Chairman 20th Stafford Scout Group
  • Member Stafford District Scout Executive.
  • Member Katherine House Hospice Sponsored Walk Committee.
  • I am keen on many outdoor active sports. I have walked in the mountains since I was a teenager, the highlight is reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro 5845m but also many great times in The Lakes, Scotland, The peaks, Ireland, Italy and the Alps. I have built my own cedar wood strip canoe which I paddle from time to time. This year I started fell running in the Lake District www.lakelandtrails.org which I really enjoy.
  • My family is another passion and I have enjoyed our boys growing up ( Tom 19 and Will 16 now ) Skiing is a great family tradition which we have done for 20 years, the boys as soon as they could walk. It is a source of great pride that I can no longer keep up with them.