Campaigner & writer on older people's issues & countryside conflicts. Author of How to Handle Later Life, This Land is Our Land, A Right to Roam, etc
Strood
Joined March 2011
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So sad to hear of death of @PeterMelchett. A formidable campaigner for access to the countryside & for protection of wildlife against modern farming. Such fiery commitment during passage of CROW Bill in 1980. Such integrity, kindness & fun.
'Everyone should read this book ... extremely well written, informative, well thought through.' Great review of How to Handle Later Life by @lizcharalambou in last week's Nursing Times! nursingtimes.net/opinion/boo…
'Unique, essential & considerate' - Evening Standard. How to Handle Later Life is 1160 pgs of comprehensive guidance bit.ly/2x9zJ7D
Great to chair #EndLoneliness conference in Edinburgh yday. Fantastic speakers inspiring ideas shame reality so different for so many.
Great to be on @BBCBreakfast w @stephbreakfast @rebeccawearn & residents of Bournville retirement village. Budget promising on social care!
so inspiring to be involved in @landforwhat over the w/e w @andywightman @beth_stratford @kateswade @tomekenny @rgrey & many more. onwards!
well done @BBCBreakfast for kickstarting fresh debate about the future of the countryside. terrific to be on a windy Stanage Edge this morn!