Pads were on tour with Champs on a Stroud Morris Ale in the early 1990s. We visited Westonbirt Arboretum where, on a blazing hot Saturday afternoon, Ralph was engaged in conversation with an elderly gentleman who was fascinated by his duet concertina.
As we boarded the coach on to our next stand, Ralph commented 'Blimey, I've just been talking to Laurie Lee!'

Of course, Ralph worked as a sound man for the BBC and was subliminally featured on Radio One's 'Steve Wright in the Afternoon' with Nigel Chippendale. I also forgot his association with Colin Thompson and Nigel in 'Eric' and was it the Otterby Band?

As for introducing us all to the delights of Filarfolket, Ralph's memory will always be treasured.