I was born in East London, but spent most of my life in West London, including my teens. When I left school, I started work with a printer and remained in the print trade until my retirement.
I married and we had two children. My employer offered me a position in East Anglia which I took and my family moved to Sudbury.
I have always enjoyed playing badminton and decided to take up a coaching course. Several years ago, I was invited to the position of Manager/Coach of the Suffolk County Under 15 squad which I continue to do and it is a job I very much enjoy.