After retiring in 2002 Anna
and I thought it important to introduce new elements into
our life so that we did not simply have life as before but
minus work. So we bought a house on an island in Sweden.
You can see some pictures of Valen in the Photo Albums
section. There we can enjoy a very different existence than
back in England. Our principal recreations are sailing and
golf. You can see some pictures of our Macgregor sailing
boat in the Valen Photo Album. I am also a keen windsurfer
(when the wind is not too strong) We took up golf and have
been playing at Mellringe Golf Club with (slowly)
increasing ability. Valen has a thriving community
organisation for cultural and sporting activities
called Valen Håller Igång and we are keen members.
Also in Sweden we ski in Lofsdalen and you can see in the
Lofsdalen Photo Album what a beautiful place that is. It
has the world's longest illuminated downhill slope and as
well as downhill skiing there are some 75 km prepared
cross-country trails.
Back in England we live in the Oxfordshire market town,
Witney, where we have a flat. I have been involved with
the Bartholomew Players, in the neighbouring village of
Eynsham, for more than 30 years as both actor and
director. You can see a list of the productions I have
worked with by clicking the Theatre link on the left.
My other great interest is playing jazz piano, while Anna
is a gardener and weaver.
We spend as much time as we can with our closest family. I
have two sons - Mike, married to Emma, and Anton, married
to Jo. Mike and Emma live in Hailsham, Sussex, while Anton
and family are living in New Zealand. My three
grandchildren are Caitlin and Reuben (courtesy of Anton and
Jo) and Ernest ((courtesy of Mike and Emma). Anna has two
sons, Markus and Tobias, one daughter, Torun, and one
grandson, Noa.