As an article in the Worcestershire News noted:
"There can be few people as much in demand in the community as Ray Harrowing.
He is a dedicated supporter of the arts, a passionate promoter of the talent in Wyre Forest and an experienced choral singer.
Just the man in fact to be involved in the Wyre Forest Arts Partnership, to be secretary of the of the Wyre Forest Arts Forum and prominent committee member of the Kidderminster Choral Society - to name just a few of his commitments."
And in his own words "I see myself as a spider spinning webs, bringing together people with talents and just helping to make things happen.''
From humble beginnings in rural Norfolk to the bright lights of London in the '60s, via hard academic work, his own artistic talent existed.
But these talents were seldom seen by others.
Until now.