Studied at the City of Birmingham University. Over twenty years of experience in Local Government specialising in Housing and Customer Care.

Avid tennis fan, animal lover and community activist committed to community and voluntary work. Awarded runners up award at Civic Award Ceremony in 2014 for services to Community.

Current Webmaster and Media & Publicity Officer at Reedswood Tennis Club and Contributor to Voicebox Live Promotions, an organisation which supports and promotes art and creativity.

Self-published Poet with a background in acting and theatre and an ongoing interest in radio, drama and journalism.

A big fan of live music and has performed with and managed several bands including 'Bandyt' (reggae), '2nd Naicha' (Jazz Funk), 'Anakhi' (Bangra), 'Voices of Ujima' (reggae) and 'SPG' (indie rock). Currently performs as bass player/vocalist with Blues-Rock three peice 'The Illuminations'.

Occasional photographer. Future film maker.

Background Picture: Community Arts Exhibition, The White Lion, Caldmore, Walsall. (2012)