Colin Townsend was born in Wimbledon SW19 but spent most of his upbringing in Norbury and Streatham. He completed an engineering apprenticeship. He then moved to Basingstoke for ho...view moreColin Townsend was born in Wimbledon SW19 but spent most of his upbringing in Norbury and Streatham. He completed an engineering apprenticeship. He then moved to Basingstoke for home and job, where he worked as an engineer for 40 years. He has a son and daughter and two grandchildren. His partner Sally passed away a few years ago; he is now retired and leads a group of walkers in the New Forest on behalf of Healthy Walks.view less