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Who do you think you are?

Candy Kirkland

  Name   Candy Kirkland  
  Age (that you are admitting to)   48  
  Lion member for how long?   About 4 years  
  Why did you join Lions?   Having been on PTA Committees for years, now that my son has left the schooling system it felt the right time to do my bit for the local community, added to which I am a good organiser and like being involved.  
  What has been your most enjoyable fund raising activity?   The May Fayre. It really brings the community together.  
  What has been your most enjoyable social activity?   Our recent visit to the Magic Circle, in London. A great evening.  
  What is your profession?   Accountant- (But previously an Event Manager for a Surgical Devices company)  
  What are your hobbies outside of Lions?   Golf (Very poor)..Interior design, most sports and meeting with girlfriends from years gone by for girly weekends away.  
  What books are by your bedside?   At the moment Jeffery Archers latest, George Best autobiography, and Barack Obama’s autobiography, I have just finished a Ben Elton about the 1st World War called First Casualty. I love reading.  
  What is your favourite song & why?   I have so many, but ‘Our’ song is LOBO....I’d love you to want me. (1973)  
  Favourite Book   Too many to think of, but love Little Women, this was the first ‘grown up’ book my Grandmother gave me, it was her copy and I still have it.  
  Favourite Sport to watch   Football  
  Most memorable moment?   Having our son Callum after 7 years of trying!  
  Most embarrassing moment?   Too many to tell!  
  What do you like best about yourself?   Generally a nice person, get things done.  
  What do you think others think of you?   Friendly, kind, funny and a good hostess (and a pain in the backside for getting them all involved one way of another in my schemes!  
  Person you admire most and why?   My Mum & Dad- They are a joy and an inspiration and Mike (my husband) for putting up with me since we met when I was 13. He is the most honest and grounded person I have ever met, and the funniest!  
  University Challenge or Weakest Link?   University Challenge  
  Marmite- Love it /Hate it?   Love it.  
  Names of 6 people you would like to have to a dinner party   Nelson Mandela, Steve Fry, Richard Branson, Germaine Greer, Michael Parkinson & Mike.  
  What 5 things would you take to your desert island?   Encyclopaedia (full collection), Pencil & Paper, Golf clubs (and balls), Piano, (I would have time to learn), Duvet as I am always cold.  

 

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