“I've had a beard since I was 15 - only had to lose it for Service in the Light Infantry but kept the tash.

“Got my lifetime's dream of a horse, at age 50.

“I love Nature and the Outdoors and walking with my wife and dogs.

“My last job for 16 years was as a local Postman, but that finally saw the end of my knee joints. I have been diagnosed with early onset Osteoarthritis.

“Life now has taken a different road after 3 joint operations and another 5 ahead, including 2 new knees!

“I live a more sedate life; my love of Military History and Archeology and reading keeps my mind as active as my body once was.

“My life has always been... Keep Positive!”