I was born in Harpole in 1960. I Have lived here ever since. I joined the parish council in 1998 and been on several committees. Currently as vice chairman and been chairman in the past. I now sit on strategy, finance and policy committee. I have been on Harpole playing field management committee as parish council representative since joining and am currently the chairman. I have worked in the meat trade since 1977 and am a part time farmer.