As an introduction – I was raised and educated in Polegate and Bexhill Grammar.

My mother told me that from when I was 6 month's old she used to push me in a pram from Polegate to Hampden Park to see the Ducks – 80 years later I’m still looking at the Ducks – currently without a pram. I have been an active member of Friends committees until last year.

I have always lived and worked in this area and the “Park” has mainly been a centre of life. Some people know me from when my late wife, Joan and I ran the RSPB Members Group and were involved with Bichon Frise Rescue. Tiny and Casper are my current companions.

I had my first camera when I was 7 years old and have never been without one – I'm still trying for a perfect photo 😊

Current cameras - OM1 mk2 (was Olympus)  - Sony A7rv and the usual question – “What is the best camera?” - the smart answer is the one you have with you.

I have a very long memory for faces but virtually no memory for names so forgive me if I just say “Hello” if you say “hello Derek”.