Jase’s journey hasn’t been a straight line, but it’s always been rooted in community. Notably for nearly 18 years, he served in the police right here in the town where he grew up. “The police was never something I dreamed of doing as a kid,” he admits, “but I think I was raised with good morals and respect, and policing reflected that. I just wanted to be a good person doing good things.” Seventeen and a half years of policing your hometown changes how you see the world. “I’ve seen the best and worst in people,” he reflects, “but I still have a huge affection for the job and for the people I worked with. They’re phenomenal human beings who often get unfairly judged because of a few bad examples.” It’s clear that Jase’s sense of service hasn’t gone anywhere—it’s just evolved. Where once he worked to protect the community, he now focuses on bringing it together.

When asked what Grimsby means to him, Jase doesn’t hesitate: “Home. And home is where the heart is.” What he loves most about the area is the way people rally when it matters most. “That kind of spirit is something I’m really proud of,” he says. “I’d just love to see our town get more positive attention nationally because there’s so much good here that deserves to be seen and celebrated – not just when we beat Man Utd!”

After leaving the police, Jase took a bold leap into the world of weddings and events. “Being an alternative wedding celebrant and event planner is scary but super exciting,” he says. “Surely it can’t be as hard as closing traffic on Peaks Parkway single-handedly!” Loudmouth Entertainment, the creative company he co-founded, is all about doing things differently – bringing personality, humour, and authenticity to life’s biggest moments. “I love helping couples do things their way,” he explains. “If you want Foo Fighters lyrics in your wedding service, why not? You absolutely can.” With plans for more quirky events at the Meridian Café and beyond, Jase’s next chapter promises to be as lively as ever.