Barry C, Jan and Barry Fox, John Lichtner and Marg and I were friends involved with the University magazine 'Arrows' while students at Sheffield in the 1958-1964 period. Cal was editor I (Harry) was art editor Barry F I think wrote poetry for the magazine. When we fellow residents in Crewe Hall Cal taught me to play the guitar (well to be more exact - I learned C F and G7 and never graduated much further - but got by in those days when everyone could play something at a party.)   I think the Clancy Brothers started it all with Roddy McCorly ... in those Utopian days when education was going to finally bring about the Enlightenment (hmmm how naive we all were but not Cal - always a blend of humanity easy understanding pragmatic common sense and not a single trace of anger.
We were hoping to see him on our brief return this year to Sheffield - it was to be a highlight of the year for us.
For most of the year we now live in Tallahassee, Florida - far away from Sheffield and won't be able to be at his farewell but will be there in spirit
He was a really neat guy and good friend - someone who somehow exuded the enjoyment of living - if you were feeling down Cal's easy manner would wash over you and you would forget your toubles for a bit
Marg and Harry Kroto
PS Oh Barry - If only you had taught me D G and A7 as well - I could have played Me and Bobbie McGee
PPS If anybody knows the wherebouts of John Lichtner can they post it In case he does not know