David Hammond

• David Mansford Hammond

David Hammond started working as a young man for the Parks and Botanic Gardens Department in Glasgow in October 1960. He served his probationary period and was offered a five year apprenticeship. The requirements were such that he should attend evening classes in horticulture while working. These classes were held at The West of Scotland Agricultural College, Blythwswood Square, Glasgow. David attended classes between 1960-1964 and received a second class Certificate in Horticulture in 1964. He went on to work for Dundee Corporation Parks Department as a technical assistant and then for Carlisle Corporation Parks as Senior Technical Assistant. Next he joined Cumbria County Council as a Specialist Adviser (grounds) progressing to County Landscape Manager. For over 20 years he also worked on a seasonal basis for Saga Holidays as a special interest host for garden tours.

David Hammond lived at 45 Lilybank Gardens, Glasgow, W.2 (address as on letter from Glasgow Parks Department to his father Rev. Harold Hammond referring to his son's apprenticeship) He later worked in Dundee before moving to Carlisle.

Probationary period with Parks and Botanic Gardens Department in Glasgow in 1960, then apprentice 1960-1965. Student at West of Scotland Agricultural College 1960-1964 (evening classes). Technical assistant for Dundee Corporation parks Department then Senior Technical Assistant for Carlisle Corporation Parks. Next employment for Cumbria County Council as a Specialist Adviser (grounds) progressing to County Landscape Manager. Worked over 20 years for Saga Holidays on a seasonal basis as a special interest host for garden tours.

There is a letter dated 18 January 1961 with the heading "Apprenticeship Scheme" with an outline of the apprenticeship agreement and six certificates of Horticulture covering the years 1960-1964.