David regards himself as a naturalised Yorkshireman, having lived 37 of his 70 years in that county - whilst he retains a 'Devon passport'
from his birth.
Before retirement he taught in Further Education for 22 years and then became a full-time official for the lecturers' trade union, NATFHE, now merged with the AUT to form UCU.
He now travels when possible, mainly in France, Itaaly, Iberia and Scandinavia and is active on a number of travel boards.
