I was born in York, and since 1991, when I started university, have lived in Hull. After graduating in Business and Finance, I started my career as a Clerical Assistant in the Fraud Office of what was then the Benefits Agency (often referred to as the Dept of Social Security or DHSS).

In 2000 I moved to Hull City Council when they offered me a job in their Housing Benefit Offices.

In my spare time I am an in-line skater. I have competed in the 24 Heures Roller at Le Mans in 2006 and currently I am developing my skills in free-style slalom.

Inline Skating is my number one passion. I began skating in 2002, and has been a major part of my life since then. Skating promotes aerobic fitness, and is a lot better for you than jogging - it’s very low impact, so is gentle on those knees. In addition skating is one of the cheapest sports to get into. Once you have a pair of skates and some padding (because you will fall over) you are away. 

Once you’re skating a whole new world opens up to you. Opportunities to travel to meet other skaters come up, the opportunity to take part in competitions and skating events. For many skaters buying the skates is just the beginning.

Over the last few years skating has led me to travel all over the UK, as well as to France. It was only because Carrie put her foot down that I didn’t take my skates on holiday with us to the Caribbean last year . As a result of skating, I’ve been to places and met people I would never have otherwise have met, and as a result my life is much richer for it.

With what little time I have left to myself, I'm an amateur geek.  I'm trying to learn about computers and all things Linux, as well as pretending that I'm really good at web-design!!!

Eventually Caroline and I intend to settle in her home country in the Caribbean.