It is with great sadness that I have to tell you that one of our gardeners, Peter Grove, passed away shortly before Christmas. I am sure you will know him as the partner of Kay. Both of them have been part of the community of gardeners on Old Park Farm for many years. Peter was a committee member for a long while and made a significant contribution to the association in many other ways including being a regular at working parties and helping to keep the communal areas in order long before workdays were thought of. He maintained his allotment to a very high standard. His contributions year after year to the annual show helped it become the success it is today. I, and many others, enjoyed hearing about his career as a cow farmer, the running he did when he was younger and the dancing he and Kay loved to do. I am sure that many of you have other fond memories of Peter too. He was a kind, generous and much-loved member of our community and will be missed by many. Our best wishes and condolences go out to Kay, his family, and friends at this very difficult time.
We will publicise the date of the funeral when we receive it. The association will send a donation or tribute on behalf of us all.
Dave Kirkham
