I’m 62, I live in Sedgefield and I’m from the area having gone to school in Spennymoor so I have that clear but distinct soft Co Durham accent.  I’m retired so I’m generally always available and any regular grandad or sporting commitments I have can easily be changed.

I enjoy being a celebrant, it is a pleasure and a privilege to be able to write and deliver a celebration of life.  Each service is unique and designed around the person we are remembering.  I spend around 16 hours working on each tribute

Work and experience wise, for many years, I was a software entrepreneur starting, growing and eventually selling my business which was based on e-learning.  One distinctive memory of publicly being the centre of attention was when I presented my then embryonic company to 300 venture capitalists at a conference seeking external investment (I got it).  I’ve always been good with groups of people with questions in meetings and I’m always well prepared.

• I’m a big fan of local sport, following Sedgefield rugby in the winter and being a cricket umpire in the summer in both Durham and North Yorkshire leagues.
• I’m both a motorcyclist and a horse rider, so I do like a bit of excitement and speed.
• I enjoy cooking and travel – I’ve lived a varied life and traveled extensively.  My favourite places for me – India, Sri Lanka (on a motorbike) Italy and West Coast of Ireland in a campervan.
• I’m good with dogs and love the outdoor life.
  

  07753 822393 jwellsguroo@gmail.com