I have a wide range of interests, but never have enough time to indulge them.
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Alasdair DV Massie CEng MIStructE |
| INTERESTS I have a wide range of interests, but never have enough time to indulge them. |
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My main competitive sports over the years have been rugby and judo (black belt). I have finally bowed to the march of the years and retired from both. My last season on the rugby pitch was 2002-3. I now spend my free time running, swimming, cycling, walking or canoeing. I run with the Hash House Harriers and occasionally take part in triathlons. | |||||
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I enjoy hill walking, cycle touring, canoeing and scuba diving. I have walked the Pennine Way, the Inca trail (Peru) and several other long distance pathsWhile in Borneo I explored the jungle and climbed several of its higher peaks. I have cycled from Lands End to John O' Groats, from the UK to Helsinki then Zagreb and back, and canoed down the Thames. | |||||
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I have travelled widely for both work and pleasure, visiting every continent except Antarctica. | |||||
| Conservation/ Environment | |
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I am a member of a number of conservation/ environmental organisations including the National Trust, Royal Society for the protection of Birds, Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust, Cyclist Touring Club and Sustrans. | |||||
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I brew beer and wine, and enjoy drawing, photography, music (classical, jazz and pop), theatre, cinema and reading when I have time. | |||||
| RESPONSIBILITIES OUTSIDE WORK | ||||||||
| Campaigning work |
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From 1997 - 2000, until family commitments took over, I acted as the local rights representative of the Cyclists Touring Club. This involves liasing with Highway Engineers to improve road conditions for cyclists, lobbying councillors for improvements in infrastructure, and promotional work. | |||||