Brian Clarke

I was born in the small village of Mancot, six miles from Chester and once I moved, I have simply never wanted to leave the city.

I like Chester's close proximity to the coast, Liverpool and Manchester. The city itself has so much to offer but most of all I love the beautiful River Dee.

People in Chester are always so friendly, and after living and working in Chester all of my life, it is great to know so many people and have such nice friends here.

My favourite spot in Chester has to be the tree-lined banks of the River Dee along the Groves promenade. I walk into work at ChesterBoat every day and it's great to be able to walk through Grosvenor Park and come out at the suspension bridge [Queens Park Bridge]. I never tire of it.

ChesterBoat is the trading name of Bithell Boats Limited. That was the original name of the passenger boat business established in Chester over 100 years ago. I started with Bithell Boats back in 1979 as a boat driver and have had a wonderful life within the business and now owning it with my wife Raquel.