Chartered surveyor takes top spot in race

CHARTERED surveyor Peter Chandler swapped his theodolite for trainers and his suit for shorts as he triumphed in a gruelling five-mile race.
Peter ChandlerPeter Chandler
Peter Chandler

Keen runner Peter took first place in his age group in the South Downs QE Gravel Hill Five trail race in Hampshire.

Peter, a director of the independent Portsmouth firm Chandler Hawkins Chartered Surveyors, received a trophy for his efforts in the over-60s category. The 60-year-old finished the course in Queen Elizabeth Country Park, near Petersfield, in 44min 20sec.

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He took part because his son Philip, 26, and pal Ben Constable had entered the rural run. Philip finished in 42:58 and Ben 39:48.

‘I’ve been cross-country running with friends for nearly 40 years and thought this looked fun. I never thought I’d win,’ he said.

Peter, an RICS registered valuer whose firm is based at Landport Terrace, Portsmouth, has a wealth of experience in survey and valuation work. He is former president of Southsea Castle Rotary Club.

Peter and Chandler Hawkins co-founder Neil Hawkins have 75 years’ experience between them in surveying and valuing land and property. Clients include major lenders, insurance companies, housing associations, solicitors, accountants and local businesses.