Donn began his professional life in 1961 and spent 36 years running pubs, clubs and hotels, such as the Pegasus from 1961 to 1968,[REF] the Goat from 1968 to 1970,[REF] the Valley Club from 1970 to 1984,[REF] and Syndale Park Motel from 1984 to 1997.
In addition, from 1970 to 1985, he directed Ray Donn (Leisure) Ltd. as an entertainment and management agency,[REF] booking artists for clubs, theatre and TV clients, with clients at the time including Jim Bowen and Bobby Davro.