I spent my working life working as a mechanical engineer for a number of organisations finishing, before retirement, at John Laing plc dealing with the environmental, quality and health and safety aspects within infrastructure projects for buildings, roads and bridges
I've been a beekeeper for over 60 years starting this interest whilst I was at school. I am currently an examiner for the British Beekeepers' Association for their written and practical exams. I've also written two beekeeping books on the historical aspects of the craft jointly with an American beekeeper