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out parade. The role is effectively a PR one.” He says he wasn’t daunted taking on the role, he admits he had a lit- tle insider knowledge as his father was Dartmouth mayor back in the 80s. “My first job was pretty jammy as I got to board The World cruise ship when it moored near the castle, that was a treat! It really is a floating luxury block of flats. I was astonished by the amount of leisure space on board with so many restaurants, a gym, pool, golf course, shops, tennis courts and theatre!” The speeches are proving to be Graham’s nemesis so far. He says he prefers to do things adhoc as his memory isn’t the best! However, many of the speeches need to include important information with facts and figures so he has to learn them. Graham runs the speeches over in his head at work whilst taking a break from Radio 2’s Popmaster quiz! He has been a gardener for over 10 years creating his business ‘Gardens By Design’ from scratch. He goes everywhere with his loyal Red Setter Fergus and says working in the town can have its problems with parking and getting equipment up and down narrow steps being two of them. “I also have to deal with people with delusions of grandeur. One family wanted to put a pool in such a small garden they wouldn’t even have had room to walk around the sides!” When he was younger Graham actually wanted to join the RAF like
“I was born at the top of
town and know that there has always been the
‘divide’ where Dartmouth is considered the posh part getting all the resources and attention and Townstal is somewhat ignored.”
his father and older brother but a diagnosis of diabetes scuppered that dream. So he considered career choice number two - a punk rocker! This rebellious streak in him emerges at full council meetings when he goes against the accepted norm of wearing a tie, opting for a flamboy- ant shirt instead. “I’m getting a reputation for my shirts! They have all kinds of designs - lemons, bananas, bicycles, poppies and golden dragons.” Graham stays active playing football once a week and mountain biking when he can. In 2017 he raised £1,500 completing a 200 mile ride across the Yorkshire Dales for children with cancer. Graham also volunteers at Dartmouth Community Chest, which helps local people in fuel and food poverty. “It’s a rewarding task at times, but it’s also very hard. People don’t always want to admit they need help and I’ve had men close the door on me before when I’m delivering food parcels. But many of the people we help are so grateful they end up becoming
volunteers themselves.” When he isn’t helping vulnerable people or on his bike
Graham spends time with wife Jayne and their seven chil- dren and three grandchildren! “They’re dotted around the UK, but we meet up when we can. I also enjoy the odd bit of fishing. The most interesting thing I’ve ever caught was a wheel trim from a Vauxhall Corsa! But I do on occasions bring home a tasty snack for Jayne to prepare for dinner!”
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