The 60-year-old wants to create a club that will function successfully ten years and more down the line.

The independent shops that still function successfully as businesses have a sense of community about them - farm shops, bakeries, butchers, cafes, restaurants, small fashion boutiques, even struggling bookshops.

Other learners, however, need help to function successfully in any learning environment.

Further, at least 90% of restorations still function successfully after 10 years.

But that he functions successfully in this capacity only if his subjects share a common tradition, and if the people are united.