I Never Thought I Would

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Welcome to I never thought I would… a column to introduce you to everyday Westies who are at a place and time in their lives doing things they never imagined or had only dreamt of doing. Join them as they talk about the sideroads, cul-de-sacs, fortuitous turns and potholes they’ve experienced along the way. And if that’s not enough, you’ll soon be able to follow their stories as podcasts on Westsider Radio. Stay tuned.

I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD … be running my own film production company

Vimal Reddy, an accountant by day, writes, directs and produces films in his spare time for the Fijian Indian community in Australia and beyond.

I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD … be convening music classes for seniors

After a successful career in the banking and funeral industries, and a continuing life-long passion for playing and scoring music, Clive Pattie now convenes music classes at Altona’s University of the Third Age. 

I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD … become an international tennis official

Tony's love of tennis led him to train as a line umpire and begin a rewarding career.

I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD … study a degree in comedy

His school mates may remember him as the class clown so it might come as no surprise that in 2024, Ned McVicar, then 21, enrolled in a Bachelor of Comedy. Seriously!

I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD … be convening Italian conversation classes

After a long, rich and well-travelled life, Barbara Maher now convenes Italian conversation classes at Altona’s University of the Third Age.