- What were you like when you were young?
I was rather wayward actually. I got kicked out of school, barely spoke to my mum and left home at 15. I had no direction but then a youth worker helped me find accommodation and stuff like that. She suggested I did a training course with Fairbridge.
- And you liked it?
Absolutely loved it. For a week, 10 of us went climbing, caving and gorge walking. I liked the outdoor side of things but I also made some good friends. The staff were great - they talked to you on your level and were never preachy or condescending.
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