I have been a public speaker for around 20 years. All my talks are amusing, lively and lavishly illustrated.

I worked as a college lecturer, teaching silversmithing and jewellery for 36 years, until my retirement ten years ago and am a published author.

I sing in a 300 strong choir, belong to a writing and a poetry group and am a house group leader and pastoral care team member at my local church.

My passions include cricket, gardening, music, current affairs, researching family history, singing, literature and live theatre. I am a volunteer in the chaplaincy team at my local prison.