Mick Barr
R.I.P.
It has now been arranged for the Hearse to meet any bikes that wish to
follow the cortege to the Crematorium at the Little Chef at Thrussington
on the A46. You need to be there for around 2pm as the Hears will not
wait.
Many of you will have known Mick for many years as both a
keen motorcyclist and an enthusiastic Club Member - I'm also sure that
many will also be aware that he suffered ill health for many years.
It's my sad duty to inform you that Mick passed away
yesterday (16th April). I'm sure all our thoughts are with Glenyse and
family at this sad time.
Martin Ellis writes the following to keep you informed:
Mick was in Boston's pilgrim hospital when he
finally succumbed, and was in good humour right to the very end.
Although they recently moved to Sleaford, Mick and Glenyse hail from
Leicester, so Glenyse has decided that Mick should make one last journey
'home', and he will be cremated at Gilroes Crematorium, Groby Road
(A50) Leicester at 15.15hrs on Monday the 28th of April.
Glenyse would like to possibly do something afterwards, but no firm
plans have been made yet.
His ashes are to be distributed around one of his favourite haunts,
Mallory Park racetrack in Leicestershire (though "Obviously..." as
Glenyse said "...not on a race day!").
She's being the same 'handle anything' kind of person we all know her
for being (outwardly at least), and has rejected the offer of some
solitude, by asking that her phone number be published in case anyone
wishes to call for a brief chat. It's a mobile number, so you may also
just send a text if you prefer.
(07835) 908540
I also have her home address, and she is happy for that to be
distributed should anyone wish to send a card, but I will only make that
available on a one-to-one basis, so you will need to PM me or send an
e-mail.
It's hoped that there will be some kind of memorial/wake for Mick within
the next couple of weeks (Glenyse's idea) and as with all other related
matters, I'll let you know more when I can.
She seemed shocked when I told her that there may be a large turnout for
the cremation, and appeared not to be aware of just how well known and
respected Mick was. I hope that we can give her a pleasant surprise on
what will be one of the darkest days of her life, by showing up in large
numbers to pay our last respects.
Martin
Greetham
Winter Meetings
The winter
meetings, along with the Christmas lunch and the section AGM, have
seen Greetham Community centre establish itself as the Midland
section’s primary meeting place. It’s an almost perfect place for us,
and is the sole club gathering spot for some of our members. We would
miss it greatly if it were no longer available to us.
The quality of the food and drink there, particularly the home-made
soup and the hot bread has been down largely to the efforts of
committee member Gilbert Thomas and his long suffering Wife, Janet,
ably assisted usually by Christa Edgar and occasional helpers where
necessary. Sadly the future of normal Sunday meetings at Greetham is
in serious jeopardy as the team say that although they’ve enjoyed it
and it’s been very rewarding, they feel that they need a break, having
done it now for around 5 years! Greetham meetings will cease to be,
within the next few months unless we can find someone to take over.
We therefore desperately need three or four volunteers who would be
prepared to step in and run the ‘soup kitchen, as it’s become
affectionately know among some members, or Sunday meetings at Greetham
will be no more.
Initially, please contact Gilbert Thomas (01572) 812734 who will
explain what’s involved.
Martin Ellis (Social
secretary)
