I moved to Yateley with my family in 1966, just in time to see England win the World Cup. My wife Christine helps to run the Yateley Thursday Club which is held every week at the Red Cross Centre off of Monteagle Lane. We have two children and four grandchildren ranging in age from 14 months to 24 years and we are fortunate enough that they all live within a couple of minutes from our home.

Since becoming a Town Councillor in 2003, my main aim has been to promote the town of Yateley. As Town Mayor I have an even greater opportunity to achieve this.

My two charities for the year will be Macmillan Cancer Support and the Yateley Citizens' Advice Bureau and with your support I hope to raise thousands of pounds for these two vital charities during my year of office.

I hope to meet as many of you as I can during the next twelve months.