I am Folkestone born and bred. Now retired, I was involved in the Music and Entertainment business from the 1960s to the 1980s, and was in business in Folkestone for 35 years.

I am a Trustee of John Bowley and Sherwood Almshouses and a Volunteer at Tower Theatre (FHODs).

I have had the honour of being Town Mayor twice, in 2013/14 and 2017/18 and have been a Town Councillor for nearly 15 years.