Founded 1980
Chair:        
Secretary: 
Treasurer: 

Graham Smith
Jan Thompson
Graham Mumby-Croft


John Childs
"CONGRATULATIONS on the success of the Retired Governors' Newsletter,

Arthur Williamson worked so hard for ·this success and I know that we greatly appreciate his efforts, not forgetting your efforts as his worthy successor. Arthur was so right when he wrote in May 1980 that 'Governors do not hibernate behind closed doors when they retire from the Service 
The skills you learned whilst 'with the firm' are now proving to be advantageous to both you and your local communities'. The retired Governors with whom I am in contact are extremely busy in a wide variety of activities and are clearly an asset in a paid or voluntary capacity.

I set up a consultancy practice when I retired - mainly management consultancy, management training and career change. I have Associates who work with me when the need arises. About one third of my working time concerns career change – redundancies, career plateau or new careers,

Essentially this means an examination of personal values, transferable skills and opportunity awareness. I work with all age groups and I am encouraged to find that the 'older' ones are now obtaining employment commensurate with their skills/interests or are finding suitable outlets for their talents on a voluntary basis, I work on a parttime basis so that I have time for family, friends and voluntary service - vice chairman of the League of Friends of our local hospitals,

I know that retired Governors have so many skills/talents, some indeed have skills and talents which perhaps did not fully flourish within the Service but which are now blossoming in retirement, 
At the same time, I realise that ill health dogs some retired Governors but I hope that It does not daunt them,

I have found that 'THE BEST IS YET TO COME',

Why not have this as our motto for colleagues about to retire? Best wishes to all ex colleagues",

John Childs