It is
with great sadness that we have to inform you of the
death of Spyke after a short illness, aged 61.
This wonderful, larger than life character
will be sadly missed by all those who knew him and
he will be a tragic loss to CAMRA nationally and to
Nottingham branch particularly. Branch chairman for
the past few years, having originally held the post
in the early days of CAMRA, he returned to the role
once he retired from teaching. As many of you may
know, he has been the editor of Nottingham Drinker
during its recent successful period of winning the
CAMRA award for three consecutive years.
The funeral is arranged for Wilford
Hill, Nottingham, 12 noon on Friday 5th November,
highly appropriate for those that have known Spyke
for years! He discussed some requirements a few days
before his condition deteriorated, one of which was
that everyone was to attend in bright colours, no
black. He also did not want any tears though I doubt
many will comply with that!
He insisted on us then having a good drink (though
he did not use those exact words) and thanks to Chris
Holmes we will then make to the Canal House, Canal
Street where beers from some micro breweries will
be available.
Please, no flowers, Spyke always thought them a waste,
but we will collect donations for Cancer Research.
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