Simon LeesonIn my spare time, I enjoy walking and real ale. I was an exceptionally direct yet ungifted downhill skier in years gone by and could deal with any piste as long as all the moguls were aligned in the right places. I am a life-long supporter of Mancheser City Football Club though a hopeless footballer. I run slowly for long distances. I have completed the London marathon once and the Great North Run four times. I have attended occasional Grands Prix which involved standing for long periods of time in mud to watch very fast cars break down. I am learning to cook rather late in life; my wife accepts that I may destroy most of our pots and pans. Read More Read Less