This is an extremely special episode with a man who, as a 3 year old, dreamed of becoming a pilot.
Born in "an East London slum" and losing four years of education due to World War II, Terry's story is one of overcoming multiple odds to achieve his dream and a reminder that his experiences are still within living memory.
From women pawning their shoes during the week, to Friendly Societies looking after communities before the advent of the NHS and the welfare state, Terry paints a vivid picture of life as a child during and after WWII and the impact this had on his desire to succeed.
There's lessons on the power of setting your sights; not letting your background dictate your future and, crucially, the role of prioritisation when it comes to career choices that impact your life. There's also a twist in the tale on how Terry came to realise his dream :)
Today, Terry is an accomplished artist who exhibits regularly in Berkshire and is a member of the Sonning Art Group.
Huge thanks go to Terry for sharing his story.
Terry and I met when I performed for Reading Oddfellows - a friendly society that has been operating for more than 200 years across the UK. If you'd like to find out more about what Oddfellows do, and how to become a member, head to: https://www.oddfellows.co.uk/
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