Education – Alleyn’s School & Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Live with my partner Catherine Bott in Ealing West London.

Father of 2 daughters and grandfather of 4 grandchildren (2 of each).

Former Career – 45 years as a professional musician (percussion) working mainly in London studios playing on film soundtracks (Star Wars, Pink Panther movies, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings etc) TV Shows (Morecambe and Wise, Benny Hill, Crackerjack and Sooty) and many CD recordings with leading orchestras and top artists.

Currently – Leading my Dixieland Jazz Band “The Hendo Washboard Kings”, Ward Beadle to Castle Baynard, Freelance Toastmaster and Beadle, Independent Celebrant and enjoying regular trips to my holiday home in Spain.