The late Alan Glasby who died in 2008 was born in Derbyshire and educated at Chesterfield Grammar School for Boys. On leaving school he began a career as an explosives engineer that spanned 35 years. In 1974 he was awarded the George Medal for bomb disposal duties, and in 1991 he received the O.B.E for his work in the post Gulf War ammunition recovery operation. Although interested in wildlife and art from an early age, it was not until 1988 that Alan decided to ‘have a go’ at carving and sculpture after an inspiring conversation with a colleague who had served in America and been bitten by the decoy carving bug. With no formal artistic carving or sculptural training he developed his own carving style and methods.  Alan believed that each piece should display its own unique presence and character.  His work has been widely collected throughout the country and abroad and what still remains of his editions are now being produced patinated by his son Andrew whose work we also exhibit.