London Region: South Woodford.
John was born in May 1937 and lived in London during the war from which he was evacuated after the family home was bombed by a VI doodlebug.
He was educated at grammar school then did two years national service in the RAF before studying to become an associate member and fellow of a top accountancy body. He has since held senior positions in a number of small to medium companies.
John is also an experienced yachtsman having sailed over 6000 nautical miles round France, Holland, Spain and Scotland.
