Place of birth

Otley, UK

Most recently lived in

Halifax, UK

Hazel's favorite hobbies

Gardening was Hazel’s passion. She created a garden at every house she and Chris owned. The garden at Lower Edge was the best kept garden in Elland in Yorkshire in Bloom in 2012. Hazel also designed the front garden at Overgate Hospice. She also loved showing her dogs at shows all over the country.

Hazel's favorite foods

Hazel just loved food. She was a wonderful cook and she taught all the children to cook. She also loved eating out at many different restaurants over the years.

Favorite bands and musical artists

The Beatles, The Hollies. And Ella Fitzgerald.

Interesting facts about Hazel

Hazel loved nothing more than

Playing in the garden as the children called it!

Favorite place in the world

Portugal- The Algarve. Scotland- Dumfries and Galloway. Northumberland- Boulmer : Fisherman’s Cottage

Favorite TV shows

Gardener’s World especially when Geoff Hamilton was the presenter, and latterly with Monty Don.

Favorite sports

Ten pin bowling. She was captain of the Bradford University team in the late sixties.