Work
Lifetime in food industry
Food consultant in Europe & USA
Politics
Former Chairman NYCC
Former Executive Member Social Services
Former Chairman Social Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Council Harrogate Borough Council for Marston Moor Ward 2007 – 2016
County Councillor Ainsty Ward 1997 – 2017
Community
Valuation Tribunal England 1997 – 2021
Former Chairman of Interact. charity promoting acting for people with learning disabilities
Founder trustee of Dementia Forward
North Yorkshire Adoption & Fostering Panel
Former Director Harrogate Theatre
Hessay
Converted Moor Villa Farm in the late 70s, left 2008 and back here in 2019