Former officer in the Royal Marines.  Fully qualified teacher and have taught all ages and stages from 4 year olds to 80 year olds!  Taught in primary, secondary, further and higher education establishments.  Trained as an actor and have performed on stage, film and TV also as a voice over artiste – still working in live historic re-interpretations.  Have also worked as a ski guide and leader in Europe and North America.  I was also a successful national hunt / jump jockey.

I have a married daughter and a 6 year old grandson, they live in Watford.  My son in law is from Colombia.  My daughter is a university lecturer and my son in law a teacher.