Having enjoyed cricket since my schoolboy days, I have been privileged enough to continue my passion for cricket throughout my personal and professional life. I became County Captain of Sussex CCC back in 1981 and, having led the team to second place in the County Championship, was forced to retire in 1986 due to a finger injury. Since then I have undertaken a number of cricketing roles including England “A” team Tour Manager and Chair of the ECB Cricket Coaches Association. However, the majority of my time is spent at Arundel where I am Director of Cricket and Coaching for the Arundel Castle Cricket Foundation for young cricketers and underprivileged children.
What is your connection with St Wilfrid's Hospice?
Although I do not have a personal connection with St Wilfrid’s, I am acutely aware that the Hospice serves the community in which I live. I know that many have been supported by the Hospice team during what can only be described as an extremely painful and difficult time, and I believe that the gentle and caring approach of staff and volunteers has a very positive and lasting impact.
And why have you accepted the role of 25th Anniversary Patron for the Hospice?
I was approached by one of the Hospice trustees to become a Patron during the silver jubilee celebrations and was delighted to accept. I, like many others, have admired the work of St Wilfrid’s for some time and am keen to help in anyway that I can to ensure that the Hospice continues to play an extremely important role in our community.
