Student Roll: Graham Leishman, Jenni Lister & John McAnaw

Graham, Jenni and John

John, Jenni and Graham

John McAnaw's story (from Audrey's FB account April '21):

Wow, so amazing to hear about everyone’s journey after graduation, and seeing some of the photos too, reminds me of what a blast we had back then. Happy Days! Did my pre-reg for Boots in Alexandria (by Loch Lomond) and stayed with them afterwards. Got together with the love of my life, Audrey McDade, towards the end of ‘92 and married in Oct ‘94. Had our amazing son Matthew in ‘97 (now 24, OMG how time flies). Went back to Strathclyde same year as a graduate teaching assistant and worked towards my PhD in Pharmaceutical Care with Professor Steve Hudson (a great mentor, friend and music aficionado, he is sadly missed). Got my PhD in 2003 and moved to St Andrews in Fife (still here, and love it) to work in independent community pharmacy in Cupar delivering clinical pharmacy services. Also was a part-time lecturer in clinical practice at Strathclyde, but change of direction took me to NHS 24 in 2006 as head of pharmacy (still there today, still love it!) plus I am pharmaceutical advisor to the Scottish Ambulance Service (closest I’ll get to being in the SAS!!). Been on the RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board since 2012 and was chair for 4 years. Still following The Bhoys, listening to music and going to gigs although COVID has interrupted that for now. Managed to persuade Audrey to go to Glastonbury in 2008 for my 40th, and we’ve been many times since, although no submarines involved (Paul?). Great to see and listen to Phil’s playlist, that would be an amazing night out!! I would add You Got Good Taste - The Cramps, Spiritwalker - The Cult, What Difference Does It Make - The Smiths, Spirit in the Sky - Dr and the Medics, Candybar Express - Love and Money, Crash - The Primitives, Unbelievable - EMF, and many more. Hope everyone is well, and keep posting (although I have to rely on Audrey keeping me up to date with FB)

John and his son, Matthew