THIS SIDE OF THE DOOR

<p>John Hosier has always had a great love for the sea. This probably began because of holidays in Cornwall which he enjoyed from the age of eight and forever gave him a love of swimming and surfing. At the age of eighteen he 'went to sea' as he joined the Merchant Navy for three years. Having left the Navy and followed by a period of study at Spurgeons's College he became a Pastor in several different churches. Also he spent a few years teaching at Moorlands Bible College. Every time he moved it was always to a venue near the sea. Retirement has been spent near the sea in Cape Town South Africa and then in Bournemouth and more recently in what is probably a final house move to Poole where his study overlooks the harbour. At the time of writing his story he has been married to Sue for fifty-five years and their immediate family comprises two sons and seven grandchildren. In retirement John has continued to preach teach write a blog swim and enjoy the beach.</p>