Colin Gates, Jim James and Trevor Notton were all Metropolitan Police Officers. Colin can be found still the Old Half Moon pub in Charlwood Surrey. The pub featured heavily in old 'Arky's' life. The album by Arky's Toast has recordings of old Arky giving views of village life. Their songs feature many of his thoughts as a basis for the lyrics. Colin Gates has just written a song for Wyndham-Reads new album.