Alan French

Alan, a retired police officer, has lived in Sussex all his life. Alan has been actively involved in the Golden Children's Trust, a charity which promotes hope, help and happiness for disabled and underprivileged children for many years. He is also a member of the management team and a director of the Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society, which owns and operates a main line steam locomotive, No35028 Clan Line.

Alan Has always had a passion for all types of music and apart from playing the guitar (beautifully) he also has a wonderful singing voice. He belonged to a group called 'Whiskey Mill' and toured extensively across the county, during the 70/80's.

His other passion is radio. In the early 90's, he joined Mid Downs Hospital Radio, in Haywards Heath, where he was trained as a presenter. Having successfully completed his training, he presented a weekly evening programme, which he is still presenting. Not only does he present but Alan is part of the management committee. He was elected as programme controller in 1996, a role he continues to hold to date.

In 1999 he attended the Bruno Brookes Radio school, along with other WBC members, Paddy Rea and Maralyn Streeter.

Alan has been involved in many RSL'S throughout the South Of England which include, 1997 Mid Downs Radio, presenting a weekday morning show. 1999 Reigate FM, Nov 1999 Worthing Radio, Nov/Dec '99 Susy Radio, Surrey, March 2000 Mid Downs Radio won an A.M Licence and Alan was part of the launch team.

Most recently Alan is one of the founder members of WBC, and company secretary.

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