Charles Graham, is 58 and is a parish councillor. Charles has been a part of the constituency all his life. He lives near Bridgwater with his wife and two children, who work locally. A fruit grower for 35 years, Graham now runs a small apple juice business. An agricultural economics graduate, he is a school governor, a trade union and Wildlife Trust member. He is an active campaigner on environmental, peace and social issues. He joined the Green Party having realized that it was the only party that put the long-term interests of local businesses and people at the heart of its policies and commitments.