Glyn was born to a farming family in Derbyshire and went to Durham University where he graduated as a nutritional biochemist specialising in farming. Following several UK and overseas appointments, Glyn came to work at Lancaster University in the early 1970s and settled with his wife Pat, in Borwick. They then purchased Green Bank Farm in Over Kellet where he spent 3 years building his own house with assistance from a friend, a bricklayer and an electrician.
Greenbank Farm took Glyn back to his roots to become a practical
farmer, initially growing barley and then latterly potatoes and soft
fruit. He reared mostly sheep and was proud to be able to do his own
butchering.
Glyn joined Carnforth Rotary in May 1982 under the classification of Agriculture – Farming and was awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours in June 1999 for Services to the Farm Animal Welfare Council.
Whilst he classed himself as “Bodger and Peasant” he was skilled at all that he turned his hand to, and in addition to being a chemist and farmer, he was a skilled engineer. He was never happier than when working in his barn workshop repairing machinery for himself and others and could repair almost anything, with friends always talking priority - even though he often came over with a Mr Grump attitude saying "and what do ya want doing now?"
Glyn's pride and joy was his 1946 Triumph Roadster motor car which he was restoring during the winter nights with the aid of fellow Rotarian.
The Farm was well used, with Pat and Glyn hosting midsummer dances in addition to storing and maintaining various props on behalf of the Rotary Club, such as Santa's Sleigh and the Coconut Shy.
Glyn was responsible for establishing the biannual exchange visits with the Dutch Rotary Club of Woudrichem that continue today, following a visit to Green Bank Farm by a Dutch visitor.
In summary, Glyn was a true gentleman and will be missed by us all.
He is survived by his wife Pat, son Paul and two daughters Ruth and Jackie.
Glyn joined Carnforth Rotary in May 1982 under the classification of Agriculture – Farming and was awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours in June 1999 for Services to the Farm Animal Welfare Council.
Whilst he classed himself as “Bodger and Peasant” he was skilled at all that he turned his hand to, and in addition to being a chemist and farmer, he was a skilled engineer. He was never happier than when working in his barn workshop repairing machinery for himself and others and could repair almost anything, with friends always talking priority - even though he often came over with a Mr Grump attitude saying "and what do ya want doing now?"
Glyn's pride and joy was his 1946 Triumph Roadster motor car which he was restoring during the winter nights with the aid of fellow Rotarian.
The Farm was well used, with Pat and Glyn hosting midsummer dances in addition to storing and maintaining various props on behalf of the Rotary Club, such as Santa's Sleigh and the Coconut Shy.
Glyn was responsible for establishing the biannual exchange visits with the Dutch Rotary Club of Woudrichem that continue today, following a visit to Green Bank Farm by a Dutch visitor.
In summary, Glyn was a true gentleman and will be missed by us all.
He is survived by his wife Pat, son Paul and two daughters Ruth and Jackie.
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