Today's Spotlight is on ... Donno

aka:   Stephen Donnison, Donno

Occupation:  I work at a poultry processing plant. Been there since I was 16. I work for the training department, which means any trainees arrive, or migrant workers, I will sort them out. I make sure they can speak English and keep my eye on them. I do enjoy it, even though the work can be hard and demanding. The firm was taken over by the Yanks two years ago which saved us from going under. They've invested heavily and we are building a £40 million plant.

Family:  Married to Hazel since 1990. I've now got three step-daughters, Nikki, Susan, and Pauline, all in their 30s and all married. Nikki has two girls, Susan has two girls, Pauline has a boy and a girl - all sweethearts. The oldest is 15 and the youngest is 3.

Characteristic that describes you best:  Cheerful, placid, takes a lot to upset me, but when I do, watch out! but it's rare. Damn cute, too soft at times, can be too weak at certain things, can be generous.

Interests/hobbies:  Love my garden and my ponds. History fascinates me. Love to explore old battelfields in France and Flanders, to be where the British army fought and died. Researching my family tree. I'm a bookworm and will curl up with a book at any time, mainly non fiction. I'm a movie buff and enjoy the old films from the 1930s to the modern movies.

Places you've been to:  Cape Town, Sydney, Singapore, KL.  Crete, Ypres, the Somme, Dublin, Llandudno, Scilly Isles, Tossa, Barcelona

Favorite place:  Lincoln, Skeggie, Table Mountain, Nobby's beach, NWS, Highlands, my back garden in summer with a BBQ.

Proudest accomplishment:  I was dead chuffed when I passed my driving test the first time. I did whoop! Proud to have passed my course-work at Training.

Future Goal:  To continue my progress at work. To win the Lotto and travel everywhere! To visit the U.S. for the first time.