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John Yates

Biography

Male 78 year old. Chemistry Graduate with 4 "Careers". Industrial Chemist in the Textile Industry, Junior School Teachers, Research into Gas Cooled Nuclear Reactors and a Careers Adviser for 30 years plus Educational Consultancy and D.E.S. School Leaver Destination Author. Firm believer in UK Governments need to have a Re-skilling and Education Strategy for Workers in their 40's and upwards as well as for those aged 5 - 24. My main interest is Humour in all its meaning and have produced Books and pdf's about a range of topics including how humour has changed. For light relief combined with a challenge I enjoy playing contract bridge (nowadays as an interest) and being a member of several organisations.