He has just celebrated 50 years at the Colwyn Bay business. He is an active runner, and last year ran marathons in Japan, London, Chester and Marathon Eryri “which is the hardest marathon in the UK”. Last year he was also selected to represent Wales in the veteran V65 section of the Chester Marathon Wales vs England. He is married to husband Robbie.
Why did you get into printing?
By accident. Powlsons didn’t post the letter inviting me to attend the interview. The owner came to our house, looking for me, to attend the next day
What would be your dream job?
Printing a fashion publication
Who would play you in a movie about your life?
[The late] Dame Maggie Smith
What would you most like to print?
The Chanel runway catalogue
What is your favourite film?
Shirley Valentine
What is your favourite TV programme?
The Repair Shop
What is your favourite album?
Very by the Pet Shop Boys
Sweet or savoury?
Savoury
Who or what do you dislike the most?
Bad manners and people not saying thank you
What is your favourite phrase or saying?
'I’m not long for this world!'
What is your greatest luxury in life?
Watches
What is the strangest job you’ve ever done?
Printing risqué Postcards of Colwyn Bay
Who would you like to be stuck on a desert island with?
My husband Robbie for continued fun and laughter
What is your greatest ambition?
Continued happiness
What’s your greatest fear?
Losing my eyesight
Who or what makes you laugh?
Peter Kay
Where would you like to be right now?
With my Greek family friends Panos and Maria in Mykonos
What’s your worst fashion disaster?
A green suit at wedding
Who is your hero or heroine in life?
Rob Burrow
What is the worst kind of print?
Hyphenation
What advice would you give to your teenage self?
Do the best you can, learn on the job, and respect those that want you to do well in your career
How would you like to be remembered?
As kind and as someone who always thought of others first
Life is…?
A colouring book, who you colour is the makeup of your life!
