Richard plays the cello, and has done so in the Charnwood Orchestra for seven years. When he first joined there were only three cellists, now there are sometimes 14!
He loves playing in the Charnwood Orchestra because the rehearsals are so enjoyable and the social side is excellent. Richard lives in Leicester so has a 20 minute drive to rehearsals. Richard also plays in the Leicester Symphony Orchestra (and runs their website and produces their concert programmes and brochures) and Heart of England Orchestra.

Richard works as a software developer for an engineering company in Nottingham. The company offers consultancy and sells software for the design of gearboxes and transmission systems, and has most car manufacturers as customers.
Richard works as part of the software team adding new features to the software, and he enjoys his work, despite his 45 minute drive there and back each day.

Each week, when he is not at work or playing music, Richard plays football and table tennis. He also tries to go walking as much as possible, either in the Peak District, the Lake District, or North Wales. And he is generally away at weekends, either visiting his girlfriend in Manchester or friends in other parts of the country. He never has a dull moment!