John Spence CBE DL

BA FCIBS  FIFS  FRSA

Actually, it is Canon Dr John Spence CBE DL, not to mention the OBE, MBE and other honours. As Mrs Spence has been heard to say: ‘more decorated than an ageing Christmas tree and about as much use.’ But seriously….

Proud to be made in Scotland, a man of Essex, and thoroughly British.

Having lived and/or worked in Edinburgh, Dublin, Merseyside, Tyneside, Bristol and London, Yvonne and I love the richness and diversity of the British Isles. We have lived in Essex for over forty years and know it to be so much more than its TV image or that flat bit to the east of London.

The following page charts a busy life where one is privileged to work in brilliant organisations with wonderful people. Taking part in them is probably more selfish than selfless, more self-indulgence than self-sacrifice. It is a particular honour to be at the heart of Essex.