richard-spain

English Born in Essex in 1952. Studied at Aveley THS 1963-70, University College of Wales (Aberystwyth) 1970-73. Taught around the country 1973-94. Worked in local government 1994-2006. Worked in voluntary sector 2006-2012. / / Married in 1986, widowed in 2005, three children and six grandchildren from the marriage. New partner 2008 - 2011, two grown-up children. / / Politically centre-left, religion Methodist.

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