September 7, 2022 11:13 am | by admin | Posted in Tributes
Bernard George Hooker was born on 28th September 1941, the youngest son of Sarah Jane and Edward Hooker. The family lived at Woodbury Cottage ‘over the line’ (that is the railway line) at Tempsford. read more
June 23, 2022 12:04 pm | by admin | Posted in Tributes
Derek passed away peacefully at home during the evening of June 21st. 2022. He had been suffering from an undiagnosed degenerative condition over the last couple of years and was recently discharged for palliative care at home, following several hospital admissions over recent months. He was Tower Captain at Bromham for many years and a stalwart member of the Bedfordshire Association. He served twice as Association President (1985-1989, and 1998-2003) and also the Bedford District in various capacities including Chairman and Ringing Master at various times. He was an excellent chair for any meeting and will be fondly remembered and sadly missed. Steve Stanford
April 6, 2021 3:27 pm | by admin | Posted in Tributes
The following is the Eulogy given by Peter Smith (Alan’s brother) at Alan’s funeral on 12 November 2020 at St Andrew’s Church Biggleswade. Read more»