I joined the RAF at the age of 19 and served my time at RAF Honington, Libya, Malta, Cyprus, and finally Watton in Norfolk. 

I married my wife Penny in 1968 and we produced two boys and now five grandchildren. 

I worked at Mann Egerton’s garage in Bury and they sent me to Rolls Royce to train as a Rolls engineer. Eventually I left and started my own business on Moreton Hall and in the village of Hartest. I sold my business in 2003, bought a motorhome, and Pen and I spent our spare time travelling 

Sadly Penny died of cancer in March so it’s a fitting tribute that I take her place on the Executive Committee. I hope I can do her proud.