I first met Paul in 2001, when we were both attending the Folk South West Easter school, at which Shirley Collins was one of the tutors. The acquaintance was re-established the following year when Shirley was again a tutor, and we stayed in contact, developing a regular assignation for a cream tea at Sidmouth and a meet up at a ballad session (or indeed at Whitby one year). We emailed, stayed in contact via Facebook and exchanged views on Doctor Who, even meeting up for Sarah Grey's 70th birthday celebrations at the Royal Oak in Lewes. He was one of life's good guys - with a great sense of humour, and a vast zest for life. I don't think I'm acquainted with any other people of 60 plus who go clubbing in Ibiza, or any who go bungee jumping in their late 50's. Paul did! He wasn't well enough to go to Sidmouth last year (he had only fairly recently been diagnosed then) - this year will be even more sad... he will be much missed. Thinking of Sandra. x