My CV
I was born in Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, on October 9th, 1952, and below are some of the major dates in my life. Some of the dates are added through a slightly hazy memory, whilst others are correct following consultation with my records and diary.
October 9th 1952 Born at Hellesdon near Norwich
September 1957- July 1963 Kinsale Avenue Junior School, Hellesdon
September 1963- July 1971 The Norwich School, gaining six O' Levels and three A' Levels
Sept 1971-May 1972 Harlow Technical College, Essex, to study Journalism
June 1972-July 1973 Reporter on Lowestoft Journal
Aug 1973 - Mar 1974 Reporter and Feature Writer Eastern Evening News, Norwich
Mar 1974-Aug 1975 Reporter North Norfolk News based at Cromer: Passed National Council for Training of Journalists' Proficiency Certificate
Sept 1975-May 1978 Assistant Chief Reporter Beccles and Bungay Journal, Beccles, Suffolk
July 24th 1976 Married Anne Burton in Knottingley West Yorkshire
May 1978-Sept 1978 District Reporter for Raymonds News Service, Nottingham
Oct 1978-Dec 1978 Editor Belper News, Derbyshire
Jan 1979-1984 Sub Editor Norwich Mercury Series
February 24th, 1982 Son Christopher Owen born
January 10th, 1984 Son Matthew David born
1984-February 1989 Sports Editor Norwich Mercury Series
Feb 1989 to April 1999 Press and Public Relations Officer for Norfolk Constabulary
March 1997 Advanced Certificate of Education at University of East Anglia, Norwich
April 1999 Awarded Master of Arts degree in Professional Development by the University of East Anglia
April 1999 to Jan 2001 Head of Media and Public Relations for Norfolk Constabulary
July 2001 Diploma in Sports Psychology from Newcastle University
Jan 2002 Public Relations Manager for Norfolk Constabulary
2003-2005 Head of E-Communications for Norfolk Constabulary
2004 Certificate in Life Coaching from Newcastle University
2005-2006 Head of Marketing Operations for Norfolk Constabulary
November 2006 Took Early retirement from Norfolk Constabulary to concentrate on other business interests
January 2007 PostScript Media launched
2007 to March 2013 Crisis Response Manager for Media and Crisis Management Ltd
September 1st, 2011 - Grandson Oliver David stillborn
September 1st, 2012 - Grandson Elliot Oliver born
February 6th, 2015 - Granddaughter Poppy Rose born
2019 to present - Freelance journalist working for local media
Where I Have Lived
1952 to 1964 157, Reepham Road, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk
1964 to 1971 31, Middleton's Lane, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk
1971-1972 123, The Maples, Harlow, Essex
1972-1973 211, St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk
1973-1974 31, Middleton's Lane, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk
1974-1975 7, Corner Street, Cromer, Norfolk
1975 Upper Grange Road, Beccles, Suffolk
1976 Waveney House, Ravensmeer, Beccles, Suffolk
1976 The Flat, Eastern Counties Newspapers, Blyburgate, Beccles, Suffolk
1977 23, Nursey Close, Ellingham, Norfolk
1978-1979 95, Lodge Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire
30th August 1979-13th July, 1988 36, Buckingham Drive, Hethersett, Norfolk
14th July, 1988 to present Hethersett, Norfolk
December 2016 to present Hethersett, Norfolk and Kelling, Norfolk.
October 9th 1952 Born at Hellesdon near Norwich
September 1957- July 1963 Kinsale Avenue Junior School, Hellesdon
September 1963- July 1971 The Norwich School, gaining six O' Levels and three A' Levels
Sept 1971-May 1972 Harlow Technical College, Essex, to study Journalism
June 1972-July 1973 Reporter on Lowestoft Journal
Aug 1973 - Mar 1974 Reporter and Feature Writer Eastern Evening News, Norwich
Mar 1974-Aug 1975 Reporter North Norfolk News based at Cromer: Passed National Council for Training of Journalists' Proficiency Certificate
Sept 1975-May 1978 Assistant Chief Reporter Beccles and Bungay Journal, Beccles, Suffolk
July 24th 1976 Married Anne Burton in Knottingley West Yorkshire
May 1978-Sept 1978 District Reporter for Raymonds News Service, Nottingham
Oct 1978-Dec 1978 Editor Belper News, Derbyshire
Jan 1979-1984 Sub Editor Norwich Mercury Series
February 24th, 1982 Son Christopher Owen born
January 10th, 1984 Son Matthew David born
1984-February 1989 Sports Editor Norwich Mercury Series
Feb 1989 to April 1999 Press and Public Relations Officer for Norfolk Constabulary
March 1997 Advanced Certificate of Education at University of East Anglia, Norwich
April 1999 Awarded Master of Arts degree in Professional Development by the University of East Anglia
April 1999 to Jan 2001 Head of Media and Public Relations for Norfolk Constabulary
July 2001 Diploma in Sports Psychology from Newcastle University
Jan 2002 Public Relations Manager for Norfolk Constabulary
2003-2005 Head of E-Communications for Norfolk Constabulary
2004 Certificate in Life Coaching from Newcastle University
2005-2006 Head of Marketing Operations for Norfolk Constabulary
November 2006 Took Early retirement from Norfolk Constabulary to concentrate on other business interests
January 2007 PostScript Media launched
2007 to March 2013 Crisis Response Manager for Media and Crisis Management Ltd
September 1st, 2011 - Grandson Oliver David stillborn
September 1st, 2012 - Grandson Elliot Oliver born
February 6th, 2015 - Granddaughter Poppy Rose born
2019 to present - Freelance journalist working for local media
Where I Have Lived
1952 to 1964 157, Reepham Road, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk
1964 to 1971 31, Middleton's Lane, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk
1971-1972 123, The Maples, Harlow, Essex
1972-1973 211, St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk
1973-1974 31, Middleton's Lane, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk
1974-1975 7, Corner Street, Cromer, Norfolk
1975 Upper Grange Road, Beccles, Suffolk
1976 Waveney House, Ravensmeer, Beccles, Suffolk
1976 The Flat, Eastern Counties Newspapers, Blyburgate, Beccles, Suffolk
1977 23, Nursey Close, Ellingham, Norfolk
1978-1979 95, Lodge Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire
30th August 1979-13th July, 1988 36, Buckingham Drive, Hethersett, Norfolk
14th July, 1988 to present Hethersett, Norfolk
December 2016 to present Hethersett, Norfolk and Kelling, Norfolk.