Paul stayed in Liverpool after study to train as a GP working in the Wavertree area until he retired. In his retirement he became Treasurer of the Merseyside Committee of the British Horse Society and an active stalwart of their bridleway reclamation and improvements programme. He, alongside Bridget and four other committee members established Palace Park Ponies in a disused Victorian Music Hall on Mill Street in Toxteth.
Initially funded by a grant from the British Equine Federation and Liverpool City Council, the project showed to be a viable business so further support was given by Sport England. Paul says: “The riding arena is inside an old theatre, Park Palace, hence the name. As the arena is not full size we offer a course in walk, trot and pony care. If riders wish to continue they move on to other riding schools on the outskirts of the city.”
Fellow Committee member Michael Quinn who nominated both our award winners said: “Never has services to the public been more important to acknowledge. Paul has given his working life to the care and wellbeing of a community local to the University, now in retirement Paul continues to service in new and novel ways.”
Paul enjoyed his time at the University and still regularly meets up with those he shared a flat with.