Bill, 63, a farmer's son from Devon moved to Aylesbury in the early 1970's. He has served on Buckinghamshire County Council for 40 years and is an passionate advocate for organ donation having been given the gift of a liver transplant. 

Born and educated in Aylesbury at Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Julie remains living close by in Bierton, her parents still live in the family home on Bedgrove.