Here's me as a callow youth.....
I was fresh from Albion's Plain and the glazing, brewing and engineering industries, more than a little unsure of local geography, culture, politics and young people in general, but happy to be in the job until "something better came along". Well, the Development Department and the HRC have gone, but PSYBT and HOL remain and so do I. It's still probably the best job in the UK (and no, you can't have it for a while yet) and that's why I'm still here. It's also the only job I've had that my Mum can see any point to.
A considerable number of the businesses that PSYBT helped in those early years are still going strong, being major players in their communities. I often see these "blasts from the past" as I wander around the Region. Some even get back in contact with us and, once they get over the surprise that, yes, it's still - otherwise unemployable - me, they are understandably keen to bring us up to date. And that's what makes it worthwhile. (This getting back in contact can be quite dangerous. We're always looking for volunteers and, when our lovely fundraisers get to hear of an "alumni" success.....).
Anyway, in the absence of a cake and a party, I'm going to have a glass of wine with my colleagues (a couple of whom, believe it or not, have been at this game longer than me) in Edinburgh after our meeting on Thursday.
Now look at me.
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