We wanted to know a few fun facts about our members and we thought they would be worthy of sharing – Thanks Barry, there’s some great answers there
Name | Barry Battersby |
Age | 76 |
How long have you been a Mason? | 28 years |
What is your biggest fear? | Failure! |
If you were to be stranded on a Desert Island, who would you like to accompany you and why? | Ray Mears, his survival skills are far better than mine. |
If you were to be stranded on a Desert Island, what 3 items would you most like to have? | A Bowie knife, a cook pot, and a tin mug. |
If you have a superpower, what would it be and why? | I would like to have the power of healing. |
And your Guilty Pleasure is? | Being on my boat. |
If you could invite 3 people (dead or alive) to dinner, who would they be? | Connie Stevens, Willie Nelson, and Andre Botchelli. |
What would you spend your last £20 on? | 4 x 2.50p each way bets on 4 favourites. |
What event in history would you have like to have seen? | The sermon on the mount. |
Do you possess a unique talent or skill? | Unfortunately No. |
What would be your favourite meal? | Beef stew and cauliflower mornay. |
What is the Best life advice you’ve received? | Don’t waste time worrying, worrying never solved anything, look for the solution. |
What would be the first three tracks on your life playlist? | 1. On the street where you live, Vic Damone. 2. You’re my best friend, Don Williams, 3. Intermezzo from Cavaleria Rusticana, Mascagne. |
If you could instantly master any skill, what would it be? | Playing the piano. |
Name a place on your travel bucket list and why? | Austria & Switzerland, for the scenery and fresh air. |
Describe your ideal day off. | Lazing on the river. |
What’s a movie that never gets old for you, and why? | It’s a wonderful life, just because it is |
Most fascinating place you’ve visited? | Paris. |
Most cherished childhood memory? | Sunday afternoons out walking with my parents. |