Together with being a STEM Ambassador I am now able to promote astronomy, astrophotography and Solar physics to students, teachers and parents. It is all about making science interesting.

Earlier this year I setup an astronomical observatory in my village and with a passion to share knowledge in the field of astronomy and astrophotography I became a STEM Ambassador. Making science interesting for people of all ages is my goal. As a professional interviewer for the Civil Service, I also enjoy conducting mock interviews and helping young adults explore the career path that is right for them.

I am currently providing talks nationwide on Astrophotography to Astronomy Groups, Photographic Societies and other clubs with an interest in photographing the night sky. The talks are individually tailored for the target audience.The presentions have already been delivered to the following societies and groups:Ashington Photography ClubBeverley Naturalists SocietyBeverley Photographic ClubBeverley & District U3ABrooklands Photographic Society (Hull)Burniston and Cloughton WIDriffield Photography ClubEast Ayton WIEast Ayton YCAEast Riding Astronomers (Hull)Filey Ladies Luncheon ClubFiley ProbusFiley RotaryFiley U3AFocus Photographic GroupHarrogate Astronomical SocietyHull Ladies CircleHunmanby Camera ClubHunmanby Garden ClubHunmanby ProbusHunmanby YCAHutton Cranswick WIKirbymoorside and District Camera ClubMexborough and Swinton Astronomical SocietyMuston Monday ClubMuston Village HallScarborough Amateur Radio SocietyScarborough and Ryedale Astronomical SocietyScarborough Photographic SocietyScarborough RotaryScarborough U3ASelby Camera ClubSewerby WISnainton WIViewfinder Photographic Society (Skidby)Withernsea Camera ClubYork Astronomical SocietyYork Camera Club[OVERSEAS]The Saints Club (Ascension Island)Two Boats School (Primary)Two Boats School (secondary)

Conducted coaching and workshops in a range of subjects:Know your cameraGeneral PhotographyAstrophotographyNight PhotographyAurora PhotographyAnimal and Bird PhotographyAction PhotographyMacro PhotographyInstruction provided in both 1:1 and 1:group

Founding MemberStarting April 2016I am currently in the process of setting up an astronomical observatory (now built and functional) together with workshops and tutorials. The main objective will be to provide tuition in astrophotography. Secondary objective will offer instruction techniques in - but not only limited to:Observatory build - siting, building, pedestal, electrics, polar alignment, cabling, securityRemote operation - networking, wifi interface, softwareTarget Aquisition - Messier, NGC, Comets, objects readily in view vs seasonal rotationEquipment - own and visitors/membersSoftware - tracking, remoting, processing, Deep Sky Stacker, BY EOS This will provide for real time observing in the annexe

Before photography dragged me away from this hobby I was a member of several amateur radio societies and provided contest operation strategies. These included guidance on specialised contest software, rig interfacing, antenna design and explanation of hf propagation centered around the greyline inc muf predictions. During these years I personally achieved three World #1 placings (including a world record), several European #1 placings. The contest operations were in both voice and morse code.

Met olympic qualifying distance in javelin with a throw of 75 metresExceeded olympic qualifying distance in long jump recording 7.52 metres