I was born in Somerset quite a while ago. My father, a Dental Surgeon, thankfully took an enlightened view about my following in his footsteps and I suppose it was his motor boat kept in Poole Harbour which kindled my interest in yachts and boats.

Ian Anderson - a tribute by John Thomson

Ian was born in Shepton Mallett Somerset. He had very a happy childhood exept for the train set disputes with his cousin John Grant. After building a super net work with their combined train sets it was the "who owned what" debate at the end of the day.

He went to Millfield prep school then on to Blundell's. He captained the school team at Bisley, rifle shooting with great success. He returned to Bisley in 2006, scoring 47 out of a possible 50 at 500 yds- a performance with which many would have been very happy after a full season of competitions, let alone after 50 years away from the sport (...more)