We thought it was about time that everyone got to know one of our illustrious leaders a little better. So, please welcome, Mr Harrington:

Name: Mark Harrington

Role at Check Safety First: CEO and general dogsbody.

Sum yourself up in ten words or less: A Welsh, middle-aged male version of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

What one thing couldn’t you live without?

Cask conditioned ale and music.

Favourite desert island disk?

Captain Beefheart’s ‘Safe as Milk’.

Favourite holiday destination?

I honestly don’t have a favourite. I have been to so many fabulous places that it would be impossible to pick.

Best holiday memory?

It has to be, without a doubt, walking in the Peruvian Andes.

Holiday nightmare?

I hate airports in general.

Favourite type of holiday?

A mix of activity and some well earned rest and relaxation.

Source: www.naccnt.ca

Anyone who enjoys a nice glass of real ale, like myself, will be aware that the Oktoberfest season is now upon us. A great excuse to travel around the world, meet fellow ale-enthusiasts and taste the delights of beer from around the globe.

The Independent newspaper has pulled together a list of the top ten:

1. Fremont Oktoberfest, Washington.
2. Oktoberfest Hannover, Germany
3. Oktoberfest USA, Wisconsin
4. Rocktoberfest Japan
5. Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, Canada
6. Oktoberfest Zinzunatti, Ohio
7. Oktoberfest Shanghai, China
8. Oktoberfest, Canberra, Australia
9. Bierfest, UK
10. Oktoberfest Blumenau, Brazil

Our one piece of advice to anyone partaking in some ale consumption at one or more of these events is to drink responsibly and have plenty of water (and possibly paracetamol) on standby.

Are you planning to attend any of the above? If so, we would love to hear from you.