Whilst a teenager I was introduced to the “outdoors” by being in the Scouts. I enjoyed rock climbing and hill walking along with many other activities such as kayaking and mountain biking.
As a Uni student I was offered the opportunity to undertake SPA Training and then ML Training. Whilst still at University I took the SPA assessment and then promptly started a career as a Police Officer which kept me busy. I managed to get out on days off but shifts made it difficult to continue with my hobbies.
In 2005 I finally managed to get round to doing ML Assessment and in 2007 I finally left the Police and worked at a FE College teaching Outdoor Education.
In 2009 and 2010 respectively I gained WML and MIA.
In August 2018 I left teaching at a college to concentrate on my own business and with a bit more free time, in Feb 2020 I finally achieved the WMCI.
I now spend my time running Mountain Training and Royal Lifesaving Society courses as well as undertaking AALA inspections.

Pool Lifeguard since 1995 and Beach Lifeguard since 1997
Trainer Assessor since 1998 and National Trainer Assessor since 2001
All professional disciplines covered (Pool, Beach, Open Water, NWSMP, First Aid at Work) plus many others NRASTC, ATSRPA etc
Outdoor Education Advisor to the RLSS