Mike Cassidy Circuit Superintendent Minister

I am 60 in September and live as though I have a body 30 years younger! Before entering the ministry I was a warden in a probation hostel. Prior to that I was milkman with the Co-op, and to that a long-distance lorry driver. In 1982 I went to Wesley College Bristol for my training to become a Methodist Minister and since then have served in four circuits (at Luton, Felixstowe, Nottingham and Leicester).

In September 2008 I got married to Jane (who is also a Methodist Minister, serving in the Croydon Circuit). My first wife, Linda, died of cancer. Jane is an Orpington girl and has particularly enjoyed returning to this part of south east London. Even West Wickham has a place in her heart – thirty years ago Jane took her driving test in West Wickham, where we now live. Between us Jane and I have five children. My two are Marcus (34) and Rebecca (29) and Jane’s three are Elizabeth (28), Victoria (26) and Philip (23). I also have a grand-daughter, Meg, who is thirteen. Jane and I are both keen caravaners.

I play squash, racquetball, golf and five/seven-a-side soccer. I enjoy reading, watching films and drama. I have a good sense of humour and fun. I do most of my travelling around on my 860cc Triumph Speedmaster motorcycle.