Our next Board member to get to know is Dr. Rob Bellmont

Hi folks! I graduated from the then-Northern College of Chiropody in Salford in 1982. Yes, back then the curriculum included “how to sharpen a fixed blade scalpel using a strop.”

I am very happily divorced and spend my free time flying small aircraft, motorcycling, target shooting and making chocolates. In December 2022, I received the designation of “Professional Chocolatier with Honors. “

I spent my early years practicing in Wensleydale North Yorkshire, then to Lancashire before moving to Nottingham prior to moving to Canada. Whilst in Nottingham, I started a surgical Pupillage, but the opportunity to move to Canada was too great an opportunity to miss. It’s a decision I have never regretted.

I have travelled throughout Europe, including Scandinavia. Fun-fact: I lived in Norway in my teens for a couple of years.

Since moving to Canada, my travels have included Hawaii, the Caribbean, both west and south. I have visited several states in the US, but as it is on my doorstep, I often choose other destinations for my vacation. My favorite destination is Bermuda. I have travelled there twice on cruises, and I fell in love with the island due to its tranquility. Later this year, I am travelling with my lady-friend to Bermuda to celebrate ten years together.

What does the future hold? I feel that in my early 60s that I am far too young to retire, and I may be becoming slightly less tolerant of the “Male Bovine Manure” that seems to be thrown about these days(in my opinion), but I intend to carry on until I feel that I am no longer providing my best. When that day comes, I will know when to quit.