Marion Woodbridge, this month interviews her husband - David Woodbridge.
I am not travelling far this month, as I am asking David Woodbridge a few questions. David has dealt with the heating of the 'Halls' building since 1970! He has just handed the job over to Bob Clough. This heating task is no small job, so thank-you David for doing it for so long and thank-you Bob for taking it over.
Who would you like to have a cup of tea with?
Professor Brian Cox - the astronomer.
What question would you ask him or comment would you make?
His programmes are brilliant. What part does God have to play in the creation of the universe? (I want to know if he believes in God!)
What is your earliest memory?
Walking up Sish Lane, Stevenage on Sunday afternoon after being in church in the morning.
Who influenced you as a teenager?
Bill Redpath who was a youth leader at Brand Street Methodist Church, Stan Rainbow who was the Scout Leader at the Boys' School and Dizzy Thomas who taught English at the Boys' School and encouraged me to read good literature.
What do you enjoy doing at home?
Sawing wood for the fire, walking the dog, cycling and swimming.
What are you reading at the moment?
'Lancaster, the biography' by Squadron Leader Tony Iverson D.F.C. former pilot 617 Squadron - The Dambusters.
What makes you laugh?
Stand-up comedians - Jack Dee, Jasper Carrott ......
What do you like on TV?
Good Detective programs, like Morse, Lewis Georg Gently.... and Science and nature programs.
Where would you like to go on holiday?
A trip on the cross-Canadian Railway through the mountains.
What makes you cross and what do you dislike most?
People who drop litter and those who don't clean-up after their dog!
What can you do about it?
I can pick up rubbish - I have been known to tell people if I see them dropping litter!
Is there a phrase or statement you live by?
Yes, it is a prayer:
'Remember O Lord, what Thou hast wrought in me,
and not what I deserve,
and make me worthy of your calling.'
Thanks David!
