Appointed Captain Navy Training Corps on its formation in 2009 having previously spent 34 years in the Sea Cadet Corps, during which time I started two new Units at Malvern in 1980 and Evesham in 1987. During my Sea Cadet Career I commanded three Units at Malvern, Evesham and Cheltenham. The latter years in my Sea Cadet Career was spent as Assistant District Officer and also District Officer until retiring in 2009.

Prior to joining the NTC I served with the Sea Cadets between 1984 and 1992. During this time I was the First Lieutenant at Stroud and Cheltenham Units before becoming CO at Cheltenham. I specialised in shooting, drill and power boating and was responsible for organising the Shooting Competition for Severn District. I left the SCC as studying shift work and a young family prevented me from putting in the time to run the unit effectively.

I have a Masters Degree in Business Administration, a Certificate in Education, and a variety of awards in relation to training, development and health and safety. I served in the police for over 30 years and was involved in management training and development as well as operational duties.

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Former Royal Navy Petty Officer (missile man). Joined the RN straight from school and attended training at HMS Ganges.

Served on ships HMS Londonderry, Lowestoft, Grafton (type 14 version), HMS Bellerophon (HMS Belfast + Rame Head) and ashore at HMS Excellent, the home of the Navy Gunnery School. On leaving the navy joined Thames Valley Police before retiring in 1998.

Currently employed as a security advisor for Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.

Served in the Sea Cadets 1975-2006, Commanding Officer Aylesbury & Marlow Units, Assistant District Officer and finally as an Area Staff Officer.
Specialist subjects drill + ceremonial, seamanship and multi-activities which include power boating, piping, shooting and adventure training.
A Jack of All Trades who gets involved in a variety of activities.

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Executive Members

Presently Lt Cdr Headquarters Staff Officer females also Regional Officer for Bucks, Beds and Herts.

Uniformed member of the Sea Cadets Corps from 1990-2005. Entered as Petty Officer and progressed to Lt and in Charge of Unit when I left.
2004 – 2009 involved with Cadet Carps then joined Navy Training Corps helped to setup the Corps.
Just retired in 2011 after working the last 16 years for Buckinghamshire NHS.