This document provides biographical information about the author. It summarizes that they have over 34 years of experience working in horticulture and land management, starting as an apprentice in 1976. They worked their way up to a mid-level management position at Calderdale Council while also studying at Askham Bryan College and Pershore College. The author is involved in horticultural education and judging excellence awards. They want to pass on their knowledge and skills to future generations to improve parks and green spaces.

2. About Me

5. About Me
Left school in 1976 and started
in the heat wave
Was an apprentice myself
Did learn at Huddersfield Tech
and Askham Bryan college, York
Worked my way up through the
tools as they say
Worked in every park in
Calderdale over the years
Studied at Pershore College
Warwickshire gained Basis
Pesticide Certificate and
member of the Basis
professional register

6. Who I am
I have worked for 34 years within
the Amenity sector as a
Horticultural professional.
Attended Askham Bryan College
and have worked my way through
the tools to a mid management
position at Calderdale Council.
Keep Britain Tidy Green and Blue
Flag Judge, Lantra Work Based
Diploma Champion

7. Who I am
Founder member of the
Northern Amenity Forum and
instigating recycling initiatives
within the sector.
I am a part time horticultural
lecturer and tour guide at the
National Wildflower Centre,
Liverpool.

9. My Experience
Heavily involved in the
Amenity pesticide industry at
Local ,Regional and National
levels
Involved with improving
education standards within
Horticultural at regional and
national level
Volunteer Tour National
Wildflower centre Liverpool

10. What I want to do
 Pass on my knowledege,skills and to the
next generation mind set
 Leave my legacy for green space is to
working improve Parks and urban space
in Calderdale and the region
 Improving Horticultural standards for
the benefit of the community and our
environment
 Help individuals achieve and maximise
their potential

11. Calderdale Black Gold

13. About Me
 I had a life changing experience in
2007 falling out of tree
 Smashing myself up in front of my
young family not in nice place to be
- Made me take stock and reflect
 Changed myself and outlook on life
 Studied for teaching qualifications
and successfully gained Cert Ed in
2011

14. Highways weed spraying
Calderdale weed
Sprayers
Basis Examiner

15. Old Trafford November 2013

16. New Methods

17. Green Flags

18. Blue Flags

19. London parks

20. Incredible edible

21. About Me