An honest and true reflection of a life from childhood to retirement.

An account of growing up in the 1950's and 1960's on the borders of Middlesex and Hertfordshire. Remembering School times at a tough all boy's school in Enfield with good and bad experiences.
A career in the police. A look at life in the Hertfordshire Constabulary Police cadet corps in the late 60's and as a constable in the early 70's with some funny and traumatic tales. Time spent on the Tactical Patrol Group.
Getting married and transferring to the Metropolitan Police. Experiences of dealing with the public in a variety of situations. Attending riot situations in Brixton, Tottenham, Finsbury Park and central London at demonstrations.
Promotion to Sergeant and experiences at Holloway and Highbury Police Stations. More riot situations and the Miners dispute. Responsibilities for training new recruits on the streets.
Times as a trainer at Hendon Police training school in a variety of roles and subsequently at an Area training unit.
Working for the National Blood Service and an agency trainer at other police forces.
Training manager at two major suppliers of training courses.
Amateur dramatics, tap dancing and being Santa.