Cllr Stephen Friar
Stephen Friar is an executive (cabinet) member and former vice-chairman of West Dorset District Council where he is leader of the Liberal Democrat Group. He is a member of the Regional Council of Arts Council England, chairman of the Dorset Design and Heritage Forum, chairman of the Sherborne Sports Trust, chairman of the Dorset Arts Advisory Group, a member of the Council of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Culture Theme Group of the Dorset Strategic Partnership.
An author and freelance journalist, Stephen has a master’s degree in medieval history and was employed in the education service for twenty-five years (thirteen as a head teacher) before he left to concentrate on writing. He has written nine books, mostly on historical subjects, and is now struggling with his second novel.
Home address: Glebe House, Folke, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 5HP
Telephone: (01963) 210337
Mobile: 07967 316149
e-mail: friarwriter@btinternet.com
