Richard moved to St Mary Bourne when he was 12 and moved back with his late wife Swee in 2001. Richard has always been involved in church life, and was ordained in 2012. He has worked in London since he left University, and has been in Financial Regulation, working for the FCA for the past 20 years. Richard shares his home with two fluffy dogs, Stella and Candy. He loves to sing and has always loved local theatre, although work and ministry keep him very busy. He is also studying for an MA at Winchester.