Category Archives: Obituary

Alan Haworth, the radical rambler

Posted on 26/04/2024 by campaignerkate

My friend Alan Haworth would have been 76 today, 26 April. Tragically he died while on a cruise last August. His partner Maggie Rae died, on another cruise, in November. It is such a sad story; I am privileged to … Continue reading →

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A gate to remember two Kent Ramblers

Posted on 07/12/2023 by campaignerkate

Last month the White Cliff Ramblers celebrated the installation of a gate, replacing a horrible stile, on Elham footpath HE334 in Kent (here, grid reference TR182434). The gate was to commemorate two leading members of the group, Margaret Lubbock and … Continue reading →

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Harry Sculthorpe: he lived for freedom

Posted on 22/09/2023 by campaignerkate

Today, my friend the campaigner and anarchist Harry Sculthorpe would have been 100. He is not forgotten. Continue reading →

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Michael Dower, doyen of the countryside

Posted on 22/02/2023 by campaignerkate

Adrian Phillips writes an obituary of Michael Dower, 1933-2022, both important figures in the development of British and European rural policy. Continue reading →

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My cousin Frank

Posted on 08/01/2023 by campaignerkate

My cousin Frank Woy has died aged 92. He led an interesting life. Continue reading →

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Robert Balfour: non temere

Posted on 30/12/2022 by campaignerkate

My great grandfather, Sir Robert Balfour, left parliament a century ago. Continue reading →

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A tribute to joyous Julie

Posted on 27/12/2022 by campaignerkate

Julie Boston, who died last October aged 88, was an indefatigable campaigner on many issues, and she inspired others to join her. Continue reading →

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Hugh Crawley’s centenary

Posted on 18/11/2022 by campaignerkate

Oxfordshire Rambler Hugh Crawley would have been 100 today. Chris Hall write a tribute to him. Continue reading →

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Joan, the Ramblers’ lynchpin

Posted on 19/07/2022 by campaignerkate

Joan Long, lynchpin of Devon Ramblers and North Devon Group, would have been 74 today. I remember her with affection. Continue reading →

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Tony Hams remembered

Posted on 27/06/2022 by campaignerkate

Remembering Tony Hams on what would have been his 76th birthday, a great leader and a dear friend. Continue reading →

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