IN THE HOTSEAT

JAMES VICTOR LINNELL

Married/Children?

Married with three girls.

Position/Company:

Director at Linnell Bros Ltd.

Previous Employment:

I was at Brackley Saw Mills for four years. Since then, I have been at Linnell Bros for thirty years.

What do you consider the main issues affecting the fencing and landscaping industry?

Rising prices, inflation and uncertainty.

What’s been your best idea?

Moving the business out of Silverstone village and onto a purpose built site.

And your worst?

Spending two weeks in hospital after putting my foot in the way of a fork lift!

What do you like about Fencing and Landscaping News?

Very useful and interesting articles.

Favourite film:

Goldfinger

Beer or Wine:

Depends on the circumstances

Favourite Food:

Roast beef and in this circumstance a glass of red wine.

If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 things would you take with you:

My wife Julia, a boat and a copy of Fencing News, of course!

Favourite saying:

The man who did nothing, never made a mistake.

Newspaper you read:

The Daily Telegraph.

Favourite sport:

Cycling.

Pound or Euro:

Pound.