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Niels Calvert
Chairperson - Blue Sky Photography
Fave bit of clothing? My leather jacket
Happiest memory? Cuddling our son for the first time…
Trickiest moment? Congratulating a bridesmaid at a wedding on her pregnancy (turns out she wasn’t pregnant…)
I can’t throw away… Magazines
Who do you secretly dream of being? A hotelier or coffee shop owner
What makes you lost in thought? Dreaming up the next big plan
What keeps you glued to the TV? Business reality programmes like The Apprentice
Over-rated? X-Factor (yawn)
Dislikes… Bad coffee and poor customer service – there’s just no excuse!
Desert island disc? Cafe Del Mar the complete collection would work for me
Surprisingly good at Ideas and making things look good
I can’t live without… John Lewis
Make mine a… Glass of red please
Anne Ness
Secretary - Houseproud of Morningside
Fave bit of clothing? My walking boots, it usually means i’m off on a big adventure.
Happiest memory? Many, usually centred on the men/boys and dogs in my life.
Trickiest moment? Taking on a business that landed on my lap like a hot potato.
I can’t throw away…Ideal Home magazines from the ’60s.
Favourite gadget? Slow cooker and mini food chopper
What makes you laugh? Usually my dog’s antics.
Who do you secretly dream of being? Me, but twenty years younger!
What makes you lost in thought? Usually my never ending ‘To Do’ list.
What keeps you glued to the TV? Call the Midwife or Downton Abbey.
I’ll always read a book by? Ian Rankin, Quintin Jardin or Barbara Taylor Bradford.
Why are you here? For the love of Morningside.
I’m an expert at… Making Helensburgh tablet.
Desert island disc? Ain’t no mountain high enough – Diana Ross
Surprisingly good at… Cooking and DIY (funnily enough)
I can’t live without… The hustle and bustle of Christmas.
Make mine a… Large Sauvignon Blanc
Joe Alubaid
Treasurer - Specsavers
Fave bit of clothing? Shirt
Happiest memory? Son being born
Trickiest moment? Planning wedding
I can’t throw away… My phone
Favourite gadget? My phone
What makes you laugh? Great Jokes
Who do you secretly dream of being? Nothing
What makes you lost in thought? I don’t
What keeps you glued to the TV? Playstation
I’ll always read a book by? Don’t read books
Why are you here? For the people
I’m an expert at… Glasses
Desert island disc? N/A
Surprisingly good at… Apple
I can’t live without… My phone
Make mine a… Malibu & Coke