North Notts People
North Notts People There are so many individuals across our region that make it the wonderful place it is for us all to enjoy. We'll be meeting some of our locals to ask a few questions to get to know our fantastic North Notts people better. In this issue we meet Neil Taylor, the chief executive of Bassetlaw District Council. What is your earliest childhood memory?
What is your favourite way to spend a weekend?
What is the best advice you've been given? - Did you take it?
My dad chasing down the street to catch a ballon I’d lost after going to a Christmas party on a very dark and cold winter’s night in Taunton (he got it back).
Ticking things off my to do list, going cycling and enjoying a nice Sunday lunch with Mrs Taylor.
Become a qualified accountant, and yes.
Which three words best describe you?
Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you?
Optimistic, busy and thoughtful.
I play the drums (not that well).
Seeing if I’m grandchildren.
What was the last book you read?
If you could go back in time, who would you visit and why?
Eddie Jones, “My Life & Rugby”.
The multi-layered story of “Apocalypse Now”.
Prime Minister Herbert Asquith and Sir Edward Gray in the summer of 1914 and tell him that World War One is not going to be a good idea.
What is the best gift you've ever received?
If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
A sense of perspective.
I’d like to be able to fly.
What skill would you like to master?
What is the farthest you have been from home?
What is your favourite film?
Reading music.
What annoys you? People talking whilst the band are playing at gigs.
What makes you happy? Good companionship and conversation.
If you could have any job in the world, what would it be and why? US President – let’s sort out this climate change denial problem.
What is your favourite place to eat in the area and why? Dante’s (it’s such tasty stuff).
Japan.
What should every person try at least once in their life? Eat a proper Cornish pasty.
Who has been your greatest inspiration? A chap called Barry Palmer who was a Treasurer I worked for in my 20s, he instilled in me that we are only here once and we should enjoy everything we do.
If you know a true North Notts local hero or a local that you'd like to shout about, let us know by calling: 01777 712609 or email: hello@ madeinn.co.uk
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