I went through my school years in Derby; leaving with 5 `O' levels/GCSE (Grade 1) results. These were in English Language/English Literature/Mathematics/Computer Studies/History.
I left school to spend 7 1/2 years working as a Workshop Clerk at the Railway Workshops in Derby; being made redundant when the Workshops were privatised. I then worked for the Civil Service in Nottingham for 5 years, before moving to my current employment within education based in Nottingham.
At the Railway I was responsible for all of the paperwork required by the wheelshop.
In the Civil Service, I dealt with money coming in/going out of the UK as well as UK pensions being paid to UK pensioners resident abroad.
In my current employment, I Administrate for a consortium of Hospitals putting their staff through NVQ's.
I eventually met the `light of my life' (who also works in Nottingham) & we purchased a property in Nottingham. We were both born/bred in Derby but work in Nottingham.
I have a massive collection of music (all periods/types) on CDs/Albums/Singles/Cassettes. I am a member of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)/ABBC (Association of Bottled Beer Collectors)/Brewery History Society/Black Sheep Fanatics Club.
As well as the great British traditional pint, I also indulge in Scottish Whisky (with a collection of over 100 miniatures).I have every James Bond book ever written & all films on video.
I cook using my large collection of vegetarian recipe books. I also collect books on British beer/breweries/beer glasses.
I collect British beer glasses & bottle conditioned beer (to consume & save the bottles).
When I was younger, I was a keen swimmer. I managed to achieve my Gold Survival & 1 mile distance awards.
When I was at the railway, I also played Crown Green Bowls for a railway team.
As a pastime, I now play pool/darts/cards/dominoes.
My Dad is now semi-retired & works part-time for a local car showroom.
My youngest brother worked in a bank when he left school, he then sold carpets for a local firm followed by working his way up through the ranks of a chain of fashion stores. He now works in the fashion industry in London.
My other brother has always worked in a national bank, but has just been recruited by the local constabulary.
I had a girl friend (who I remember fondly) during my days at infant & junior school. We then went our own ways at different secondary schools, eventually losing contact altogether. In the secondary I formed a new best friend, upon leaving school he continued at College then University to train as a dentist. I have never found out if he made it.
I now socialise with friends & colleagues at work on an occasional basis.