Joe Francis

Due to illness I recently retired from teaching after 31 years of service. 27 years were served at the same school, a Special School for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties where my role was that of Deputy Head-teacher. I'm married to Susie and we have 2 beautiful daughters, Gabby, 18 and Mika 17. We live in a Cottage in Gloucestershire with our crazy dog, Dudley, a Retriever/English Springer cross. Since I retired I have followed my passion for working with leather, in particular, designing and making leather jewellery. At the beginning of November 2012 I began selling some of my pieces at a local market in Cheltenham. The feedback has been positive, encouraging me to brand myself and begin a new career.