Anniversary celebrations to mark the death of a man who was instrumental in the maintenance of churches in the Driffield area will kick-off this weekend.

Sir Tatton Sykes, 5th baronet of Sledmere, built, rebuilt and restored 18 rural churches with his father, Sir Tatton Sykes, 4th baronet.

From Saturday 4 May to Monday 6 May the 100th anniversary of Sir Tatton Skyes II is being marked with a special open events of all the Sykes churches.

They include: St Mary, Fimber, St Mary, Fridaythorpe, St Michael, Garton, St Mary, Kirkburn, St Peter, Langtoft, St Mary, Sledmere, St Mary, Wansford and St Nicholas, Wetwang.

Catharine Otton-Goulder, QC, from Bainton, has worked to protect the Sykes churches and said: “You do not have to be religious to appreciate the beauty of these places. We would love to see more people discovering them.”

A wedding fayre is to be held at Driffield Showground next weekend in conjunction with Florida Marquees.

The fayre, on Sunday 12 May, is at the Members’ Pavilion at the Showground and will see a range of wedding specialists on hand to offer advice.

Admission is free and the fayre will run from 11am to 3pm. There will be a prize draw to win a bridal hamper worth over £1,250.

The Driffield Probus Club met last week for their first lunch at the Blue Bell in Riverhead.

The members enjoyed a three course lunch, and were given a talk by former chairman, Alan Allsopp.

Mr Allsopp spoke on the history of local justice, including his personal experiences as a magistrate, such as being on the bench to first charge Peter Sutcliffe. Tony Harris proposed the vote of thanks.

Bookworms from Wilkinson in Driffield are fund raising for the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS).

A second hand book sale is being held in the Middle Street South store for customers to donate their old reads, and buy ‘new’ books to enjoy.

Each donated book will be sold for between 50p to £2 and staff members are appealing to Driffield residents to donate books.

Tribfest is already hailed as the world’s largest music festival of tribute bands - but this year’s event is set to be bigger than ever.

The seventh annual event will take place at Sledmere House from August 15-18 and organisers have promised it will feature a raft of around 50 brilliant bands.

Returning to Tribfest and on the main stage will be Kings Ov Leon, who sare said to be one of the best tribute acts around.

Back for the second year are the superb Musest who were widely rated as one of the highlights of Tribfest 2012.

Another veteran of Tribfest and returning again in 2013 are Green Date.

The lineup in the VIP Marquee is one not to be missed.

The Shamones will be back on Friday evening taking the audience back to the 70s with the punk hits of The Ramones.

Saturday will see a Tribfest debut for 1984 playing tribute to Simple Minds. Expect to hear all the hits of this 80’s band with songs such as ‘Alive and Kicking’ and ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’

Pure Pearl Jam went down a storm at Tribfest 2012 and they’re back in the VIP Marquee on Sunday evening. Don’t miss a great performance from this brilliant band!

As well as showcasing the world’s best tribute bands, Tribfest also prides itself on showcasing great up and coming original bands and artists.

Organisers have been listening to some great unsigned bands and have put together a lineup of 17 bands to play the Unsigned Marquee at the festival.

They have picked a diverse mix of music so there should be something for everyone.

Humberside Police are appealing for witnesses following an arson attack on a house in Driffield.

Overnight on Sunday 21 April a lit firework was pushed through the letter box of an address on Cranwell Road.

A police spokeswoman said: “This ignited causing minor damage to the door curtain and the carpet.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police quoting 1969815.

Reports that the number of staff in the Incident Response Team based at Driffield Police Station are to reduce have been slammed by a senior force member.

Superintendent Bowes of Humberside Police said the rumour the majority of the team were to be relocated was untrue and reassured the public that no changes are planned for Driffield Police Station.

Despite this reassurance recent fears over the future of the station have led to Driffield town councillors voicing their support of retaining the police service in the town.

Coun Paul Rounding said: “The Town Council are very concerned that whilst rather vague assurances have been made with regard to the continued provision of a police station somewhere in the town, that it is not the building that is important, but rather the number of officers based from there. It is imperative that the Incident Response Team remains based in Driffield, in order to maintain adequate response times but also to ensure that we have a police presence other than the Neighbourhood Policing Team.

“We doubt very much if the Team was relocated to, say Bridlington, that they would only come to the town in response to an incident. It is worth considering how long it would take to respond if anything happened in the further reaches of our policing area if the team were relocated to another station.

“If the Police are assuring us that the Incident Response Team will remain based in Driffield then that is great, however, we will maintain pressure on the Commissioner and his team that this should remain so.”

Coun Joyce Fletcher said: “I think people feel safer when they see the police around, a lot of people knowing where the police station is.”

Four new staff members have been recruited to a microbrewery which has recently enjoyed good sales figures.

Wold Newton based Wold Top Brewery has taken on new team members, taking the total head count to 14.

The new staff are local to the brewery and are: Dan Walling, who has been employed as a delivery driver and general brewery worker; Gil Robinson, who has been recruited as a part time delivery driver; Anne Duerden, who is the Events Manager for new business Muddy Souls Events and a credit controller for the brewery and Anna Cowton, who has been taken on as a general brewery worker and gardener to keep the Muddy Souls Events venue at its best.

Brewery owner Gill Mellor said: “It’s thanks to the support that we have from local people and businesses that we have been able to expand the team.

“It’s an exciting time to join the business as we celebrate our tenth anniversary this year and we’re looking forward to growing the business further with the new team members.”

For more information visit www.woldtopbrewery.co.uk

A competition to reward anti crime initiatives in the Driffield area has been launched by a rural insurer.

NFU Mutual is leading the Country Crime Fighters Awards for 2013 in rural Yorkshire, and is offering cash prizes of £1,000.

Entrants must tell the insurer in 300 words why they deserve the award. For more information visit nfumutual.co.uk

A proposal to erect a wind turbine in Skerne has been refused by a council committee.

At a meeting of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Eastern Area Planning Sub Committee on Monday 29 April the plan to build a 61 metre to blade tip wind turbine in Skerne was rejected.

The application, concerning agricultural land close to Spring Farm, Skerne was made by Harmony Energy.

The application was rejected following a casting vote by committee chair, Councillor Nigel Pearson based on the impact it would have on the area, and the accumulative impact the number of wind turbines are having on the East Riding.

Peter Kavanagh, director of Harmony Energy, said: “We will be taking this one to appeal on the basis that the planning officer recommended it for approval and we reduced the head height of the turbines.

“The turbine would be nearly 600 metres from the nearest resident.

“We did go out of the way to make less of a significantly big impact. It is less than half the size of some of the wind turbines in the county.

“We will be going for full cost from the council they have kind of left us with no option. It was very disappointing.”

The application initially received seven letters of support from local residents, including one letter from the National Farmers Union.

However 22 letters of objection were received opposing the proposal, citing reasons including the detrimental impact the turbine would have on the quality of the landscape and potential impact on protected species such as barn owls.

Skerne and Wansford Parish Council also objected to the proposal.

The wind turbine would have generated 1,300,000KWh of energy a year, equating to 90% of the energy used by Spring Farm.

Staff at Aldgate Veterinary Practice would like to invite clients, existing and new alike, to enter into the spirit of ‘Rabbit Awareness Week 2013’ by bringing their rabbit(s) for a free health consultation between the 7-10th May.

During Rabbit Awareness Week our vets will be happy to advise you in areas such as diet and health, husbandry and behaviour and common diseases and vaccinations. Clients will have the chance to discuss any concerns they may have regarding rabbit health and welfare.

Rabbits can be prone to health problems which can be challenging to treat, but can often be easily prevented. Disease such as Fly strike, Lice and mite infestations and protozoan infections are unfortunately common in pet rabbits. Our vets will be happy to advise on how best to prevent these diseases

Vaccinations are especially important to consider following an increase in the number of Myxomatosis cases seen by our vets. Myxomatosis is a viral disease which causes immense suffering in infected rabbits, and sadly often leads to death.

Most people are aware that rabbits can contract Myxomatosis by coming into contact with other rabbits, however the route of transmission via biting insects is less well known; mosquitoes, mites and fleas can all spread the virus.

Symptoms of myxomatosis initially include runny eyes and nose, swellings around the head and genitals; this is often associated with a high fever which causes inappetance and lethargy. Within days of infection these swellings can become so severe that they cause blindness. Unfortunately recovery from the disease is very rare and euthanasia is necessary to prevent suffering. We strongly recommend vaccination of rabbits against this disease.

Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (VHD) is another potentially fatal virus posing a threat to rabbits. VHD is contracted via direct contact with infected animals and biting insects, and also by contaminated objects such as feed bowls, hutches and bedding Symptoms can vary but include lethargy, fever, going off food, restlessness and bleeding. It is usually rapidly fatal.

Protecting your rabbit against these devastating viruses by vaccinating them really can be the difference between life and death. To give a helping hand to any client who opts for the combined Myxomatosis/VHD vaccine during their free consultation in RAW we are offering a 20% discount off the vaccine. To make your appointment between the 7-10th May please call us on 01377 252087 (Driffield) or 01262 677269 (Bridlington).

Small and medium-sized businesses are set to receive a £70m lending boost as part of a Government scheme to increase the availability of finance, according to East Yorkshire chartered accountants, Forrester Boyd Robson.

Three new lenders – Market Invoice, URICA and Beechbrook Capital – will share more than £30 million of Government funding to offer SMEs alternatives to traditional bank lending.

They have also committed to attracting additional funding from private sector investors, taking the total to £70 million.

The funding comes from the Business Finance Partnership (BFP), through which the Government has committed to provide £100 million of funding for non-traditional lenders to diversify sources of finance available to SMEs. Currently, 85 per cent of all business loans are handled by the big four banks.

Mike Beckett, director at Forrester Boyd Robson, based at Woodmansey, said: “Lack of finance is still a major problem for many SMEs.

“It can prevent them from growing, as they are unable to take on new staff or invest in new equipment.

“It is to be hoped that this latest announcement will lead to more business owners being able to access the funding they need.”

A former nurse has been disqualified from driving for more than two years after getting behind the wheel of a car while more than three times over the drink drive limit.

Wendy Alison Wilson, of Station Road, Nafferton, was stopped by police on Middle Street, Nafferton, on the morning of April 11 this year after they were informed by a member of the public that Mrs Wilson could be driving while over the limit.

The 50-year-old pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle while above the alcohol limit when she appeared at Bridlington Magistrates Court last Wednesday, April 24.

Mrs Wilson had been up drinking into the early hours of the morning of the offence celebrating the news that her husband, who had gone to bed early, had been given the all clear after undergoing tests for cancer.

At about 10.30am that morning, she went to pick up a prescription for her husband in a Volkswagon Golf, even though she was still well over the drink drive limit. She was found to have 112 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The limit is just 35mgs in 100mls of breath.

Lesley Stephenson, a Probation Services officer, gave a verbal report to the court saying: “She does regret her actions. Mrs Wilson has family history into both breast cancer and bowel cancer. She has been referred for genetic counselling.

“That and her husband have been a cause for concern for her. She does understand this doesn’t justify her behaviour.”

Magistrate Mrs Booth said: “It was a very high reading. It was very dangerous.”

Mrs Wilson was disqualified from driving for 26 months and given a community order for 12 months with unpaid work of 80 hours. She must pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £60.

Three winners from the Driffield Times and Post Superkids competition have been chosen.

They are: Lilly Grace Braithwaite, number 1081,

Nathanial Pio Walker, number 1093 and Alesha Duncan-Dove, number 1002.

The winners have been chosen by readers voting over the past month.

Each entrant wil l receive a framed copy of their photograph.

The East Riding Air Cadets Squadron 873 are holding their second annual Fun Day on the Driffield Showground on Bank Holiday Monday May 6, with a vintage theme.

There will be lots of interesting exhibits, vintage clothing and homewares stalls, tractors, classic cars and bikes, milkshake bar, as well as the usual popular attractions of the dog show, craft market, car boot, dance displays, kids rides, climbing tower, bungees, free childrens competitions, tug-o-war and lots more.

This event is the main fundraiser for the ATC Welfare Fund which enables the continued running of the air cadets, enabling local young people to participate in air training, sports and fitness, camps, socials, helping in the community, and working towards Duke of Edinburgh Awards, which can help enhance skills, CVs and employability in todays challenging economy.

Staff believe that the air cadet experience should be accessible all young people, no matter what there financial circumstances may be, and help is available to families as necessary with costs towards camps or activities.

Also on the cadets agenda for the coming year is an expedition to The Gambia, West Africa where they will be helping an education charity G.E.T.S uk who run the Sunrise Centre, providing skills training for young people who were not able to access school as children, and a nursery school, in a very poor community.

The cadets have been raising money to provide a sports court floor in the grounds of the centre so that the skills students can participate in volleyball, 5 a side football, and basketball.

Squadron leader Adey Hanrahan visited the project recently with Civilian Committee Chair, Angela Longoni-Sarr, who has been supporting the charity for many years following a family holiday in The Gambia in 1996.

When Angela saw life behind the tourist scene she wanted to do something to help, particularly regarding children without schooling due to poverty, and together with another like minded family, helped set up the charity.

Other local charities involved with the Driffield Vintage Fair are The East Riding Retired Greyhounds Trust, The Engine Club, Thoroughbreds Car Club, Driffield Male Voice Choir and The Lions.

Entry is Adults £2.50, Children and concessions, £1.50. Special offer half price pre-booked family tickets are available from Beverley Tourist Information Offices and other outlets. Details email jwilsonwalker@live.com or phone 07950 255577.

A 45-year-old local man was arrested today following a drugs raid in Driffield at which police found 36 cannabis plants.

The intelligence based raid, at an address on George Street, took place at lunchtime with four officers from Driffield police taking part in the operation.

Police believe the plants, if left to mature, would have commanded a street value of around £8,000.

For more on this story read next week’s Driffield Times and Post.

A Beverley writer will see her work showcased as part of a double bill of plays which open in Hull this month.

One act plays, A Delicate Man, by Beverley writer Joanna Morris, and 7 Iron, by Hull-based Julian Woodford, premiere at the New Adelphi on May 15 for a limited run, along with new music by local songwriter Martin Clappison.

“A Delicate Man is about a brilliant, creative academic who ends up homeless and unable to live within the confines of a normal society,” said playwright Joanna Morris, who set up Dale Theatre Company last year to produce exciting, challenging and entertaining work.

“Theatre is a parachute that drops you into the most unlikely of places, and I think with both shows we have been able to do just that.

“Plus, with two plays and live music for the same price of a cinema ticket, this offers good value for money; and in the Adelphi we have a unique venue that suits both.”

Tickets £7 (£5 concessions) at the Adelphi or in advance from Reception, Hull School of Art and Design, Park Street, Hull, or from Dale Theatre Company 07815 045189, email daletheatreco@hotmail.co.uk

A funeral service was held at St John of Beverley Church, Harpham for Mrs Jean Mary Carter of Driffield (formerly of Harpham) who died in Scarborough Hospital on April 22. She was 87.

The service was conducted by the Rev James Anderson & the organist was Mr Ross Hallam.

Jean Mary Carter was born in Harpham in 1925, a village she always loved until she died. Her father George Fisher was the village tailor and Edith her mother, the midwife. As a young child she attended Harpham School and later to the Convent in Bridlington.. During the early war years she worked in an ammunition factory in Leeds, later moving to London where she worked at London Airport. She began her nurses training in London Guys Hospital where she met husband Nick. They soon moved to Exeter and Christine and Denise were born. In 1963 her father was taken ill and they moved to Harpham to help care for him. After her father died her mother moved to Rolston and Jean and Nick moved into their cottage in Harpham. In 1960 they moved to Victoria Road in Driffield and Jean supported Nick in his career working for Vertex and Cindico, later developing his own business Frame Factors.

Jean was the healthiest person ever and until the last three months of her life the only problem was her little toe!

She loved gardening, sewing, baking, jam making, her Jack Russell dogs Rascy 1, 2 and 3. She enjoyed travelling the world. She was proud to have flown on Concorde, sailed on the QE2, hot air ballooned on her 70th, glided on her 8oth birthdays and done the Indiana Jones temple of doom train ride in Disneyland. Only last November she was cruising the Mediterranean on the Queen Elizabeth.

In the 70’s she took a City & Guilds Diploma in Dressmaking and taught evening classes for several years at Driffield F E College. She spent a lot of time preparing her garden for the Red Cross charity openings. Over the years she sold flags for the Lifeboat, was a member of Harpham WI, Beverley Fine Arts and Bishop Burton and Kelk Gardening Clubs. She was on the Harpham Village Hall Committee.

Chief mourners: Christine Ann Wildridge (daughter), Paul Wildridge (grandson), Billie Jo Wildridge, Josh Wildridge, Helen Wildridge rep Simon Wildridge, Laura Wildridge, Charlie Wildridge, Denise Davies (daughter), James Davies (grandson), Clare Davies (granddaughter), Mandy Carter-Fielding (daughter), Louise Fielding (granddaughter), Andrew Fielding, Kerrie Bullcock (granddaughter), Julian Sample, Steven Bullcock (grandson).

Others present: Pat Wilson, Mary Scaife, Mr & Mrs Richard Constable rep Mrs Jennifer Walker, Mrs M Dickenson, Margaret Burkhill rep Charlie,Susan Richardson, Judy Ward,Jane Daniels, Anne Stanesby,Alan & Mary Radford, Alan Easingwood rep family, Valerie Baker, James Legard, Peter Burdass, Mrs Ann Beal, John Taylor,Claire Nutt, Barry Thompson, Kath Berriman rep Judy Naylor & Kath Tate, Sue & David Thompson rep Harpham & Lowthorpe Church, Ann Phelps, Beryl Bielby rep Joan, Douglas Harrison, Sheila Simons rep Joyce Simons, Judy & Rob Burdass, Helen Rose, Kath Burdass rep Brenda Jackson, Joanne Thompson & Freya rep Anthony Thompson, Sue & Bill Hall, Win Cooper, Mary Taylor, Jean Knights, Polly Stead, David Bullcock, Elizabeth Gooch.Jenny Marsh, Julian Sample, Mrs B Oughtred, Jane Cardwell rep Graham & Rebecca, Geoff & Marjorie Pearson rep Jane Edmonds, Freda Slingsby rep Gary Slingsby, Joan Lawty rep Mary Woodmansey, Joy Anslow, Mr & Mrs K Kozak, Martin Downs rep Graham Owen, John Jeckells rep Valerie Youell, Geoff Conyers, Brian Colley, Michael & Edna Pearson, Mike Ward, Terry Hobbs-Briggs, Brenda Savage, Mr & Mrs Harry Benson,Jane Butterworth.

A funeral service was held at the East Riding Crematorium on Monday, 29th April for Mr Bob Brumpton of The Mount, Driffield who died suddenly on April 17. He was 67.

The service was conducted by the Rev Andrew Ison.

Bob was born at Ellerton in the East Riding of Yorkshire. He attended St George’s School in Bridlington and Driffield School. After leaving school he worked for Maurice Taylor and Naylor’s Woodyards in Driffield, he then became am HGV driver for H Hesk Ltd, BOCM and then Clifford Watts where he worked until he retired in 1999 due to ill health.

He married Val on December 4th, 1965 and they had 48 happy years together.

Bob was a keen gardener and in his early days played dominoes and then went on to play bowls which he thoroughly enjoyed.

Family Mourners: Val Brumpton (wife), Michelle Boome (daughter) Ian Boome (

son in law), Diane Bielby (daughter), Darren Harrison, Michael Boome & Charlotte Leason (grandson & fiancée), Samantha Boome & Daniel (granddaughter & fiancé), Chloe & Jamie Bielby (grandchildren), Betty Cawthorne (mother in law), John Brumpton (brother), David & Sandra Brumpton (brother & sister in law), Richard & Pam Brumpton & girls (nephew & wife), Peter Brumpton (nephew) rep Kirsty & Boys, Jane & Keith Rivard, Craig Rivard rep Jamie & Stuart Rivard (niece & family),

Others present: Tracy Brigham, Mr & Mrs Andrew Leason, Mr & Mrs C Sharp, Mrs P Stabler rep Mr J Stabler,Mr & Mrs B Cowton, Jane Daniels, Mr William Dove, Helen Clark rep Mr & Mrs K Young, Janet & Phil Woodcock rep Nick Thurlow, Mr & Mrs A Nicholson rep Mr C Nicholson, Matt Rogers, Goth Dixon, Jeanette Edgar, John Ellis, David Shields rep Mandy Ireland & family, Brenda Walker rep Bill Walker & Spellowgate Allotments, Colin Maughan rep Spellowgate Allotments, Dorothy & Mick Wright, David Hall, Sheila & Paul Woodmansey rep Chris & Annette Drury, Peter Schofield rep Jane Wiles, Pat Cowton, Sheila Cowton, Tony Ives, George Duffin rep Anne Duffin, Steven Duffin rep Mr & Mrs Alan Suggitt, Mrs Sue Ward rep Mr & Mrs Eric Hara, Malcolm Sowersby, Ray Herbert, Geoff & Hazel Clark, Keith Thompson & Sue Medcalf, Ben Noble rep Douglas, John Hallett rep Sandra Maxwell, Sam Jackson & Susan Davidson rep Dave Cook, Myrtle Wadsworth, Kim Dervey rep David Dervey & Natalie Gray, Dick & Ann Wylie rep Kate & Lee & Pauline Doyle, Albert Wood, Terry Gawthorpe,Peter Fletcher, Rachel Wallace, Joan Bennett. Janice Jenkins, Mike & Sheila Hara rep Caroline Elliott, Sue Wilson, Nicola Baverstock,Rosie Edmond, Mike Edmond rep Wendy Palmer, William Moore, Gerald & Pauline Gowlett, Mr & Mrs P Nalton, Amanda Burchett rep Paul Burchett, Bob Harper, Keith Abel rep NVS, Mr & Mrs C Dixon rep Ken & Cynthia Young, Mr & Mrs B Norman, Amders Christemsam, John & Delia Dean rep Chris & Tony Ward, Ann & Melvyn Knaggs, Marlene Ward, Christine Skinner, Dawn Dopson rep Paddy Dopson, Ann Harrison, Anita Cockerill, Mr & Mrs G Harper, John & Mary O’Donaghue, Mr K Hyde, Mr A J Gradwell rep Mrs Gradwell & John & Pat Hewitson, Mr D Gradwell,Myra & Steve Poessl, Mrs D Thompson, Brian Woodmansey, Ken Hunsley rep Mavis, Mike & Christine Malpass rep Ivan, Brian & Sue Hodgson, Paul Simpson, Jackie Armstrong, Janet Howland Dave Acey, Gordon Hotham rep Sue, Andrew Potter, Peter Bentley, Maurice Howland rep Brian Howland, Pat & Denise Ramsey, Dawn Todd, Roy Ireland, George Alcock, John Rennison, Neil Leech rep Mrs Leech, Mr & Mrs E Scrace rep Mr & Mrs R Danes, Mrs E Ireland, Joan Bentley rep Cynthia Dawson, Barry Snowden, Pete & Mary Addy, Angie & Derek Knaggs rep Stan & Elaine Bird, Steve Dean, Mr & Mrs F Wilson, Becky Joyce rep Sarah & Andrew Roe, Sue Joyce rep Steve Joyce & Jean & David Johnson, Di O’Rourke rep Mr & Mrs Ashley, Dave Cawthorn rep Malcolm Winn, Patricia & Geoffrey Preston, David Cawthorne rep Mark Cawthorne, Gary Cawthorne, John & Sandie Hall, Alec Watson, Adrian & Gill O’Connor, Mandy & Stephen Rice, Charlotte Rice, Walter Dixon, Anita Burton rep Tesco Pharmacy.

A funeral service was held at St Andrew’s Church, Middleton on Tuesday, 30th April for Mr Jack Bentley of Station Road, Middleton who died at the Northfield Manor Nursing Home on April 22 after a short illness. He was 90.

The service was conducted by Rev David Fletcher & the organist was Mr Tony George.

Jack was born in Middleton and was brother to the late Cyril, Mary and Betty. He attended Middleton School, and then, from the age of 14, spent the rest of his working life on local farms, starting out as a general farm labourer before concentrating on shepherding. He was particularly proud of his flock of Wenslydales that he tended on the Warter Estate, while there were always his collie dogs by his side.

Jack was a keen sportsman, playing football and cricket in his youth, not to mention pool, darts and dominoes at his two local pubs. After retirement he took up bowls, he also enjoyed gardening and spent a lot of time on his allotment, still accompanied by his dog.

Even in his final years, he liked to be out and about, either walking his dog or driving with it along the back roads to visit old friends in neighbouring villages, checking up on crops in the fields as he went.

His presence will be greatly missed by friends and neighbours alike.

Mourners present: Mrs S Palmer rep Mr Palmer & Mr & Mrs G Gibbons, Mr & Mrs M Towse, Mrs R Towse rep Les & Madge Heseltine & Gladys & Colin Roebuck, Mrs Vera Breakwell rep Syble Milner, Mrs Marion Cook, Mrs Jo Howarth, Mrs Kath Bentley rep The Parish Council, Tim & John Noble rep E Noble, Sue & John Haldenby, Colin & Dorothy Robinson, Gary Johnson rep David Johnson, Mr K Smith rep Neil, A Walker, Andrew Cage rep Janet Cage, Mr R Burdass, Mrs Susan Ullyott rep the family, Louise Newlove rep the Post Office, James & Ann Swallow, Mr K Grantham, Mr T Sims, Mr Ian Swallow, Roger & Win Soanes rep the Bowls Club, Sue & David Peacock rep D Skinns & Rob Bradley, Mr & Mrs F Coulson, Mr & Mrs J Coulson rep Jean Pickering, Mrs Ruth Massey, Mrs Jackie Pearson rep the School, Mrs Sue Howden, Mr & Mrs R Glover, Mr J Clancy, Mr & Mrs R Lowe, Mr & Mrs D McKee, Mrs J Smith rep Frank, Mr & Mrs F Wisher rep The History Group, Mr & Mrs D Cooper, Mr & Mrs R Bousfield, Kurt, Alistair & Lorna Bousfield, Mr John Burgess, Mrs Hazel Kaser, Mrs M Eastwood rep Lionel, Mr N Colley, Mr Dennis Barr, Mr Mike Hartley.