“I took up the challenge in February 2017 to grow my beard for a year, and have been charting my progress on YouTube as my alter ego, Earl Greybeard. Have a look at my channel below.

“My main activity is now my Tudor / Medieval band de Mowbray’s Musicke. We play mainly for period dancing, but you can hire us for any event. The band carry out work for English Heritage, etc.

“I like many kinds of music and books. I enjoy a good bike ride. And if you drop by for coffee, I make a mean latte! ”