Subject: RE: 2024 Obit: muppett (Michael Pascal)
From:
cujimmy
Date: 03 Sep 24 - 07:42 AM
Just thought I would pass this message on from friends of Muppett at the Topic Folk Club in Bradford about his wake on 14 September because I know lots of people would want to attend -
Anthony Charnock
From:
tocharn@gmail.com
To:
Anthony Charnock
Bcc:
ocujimmy@yahoo.co.uk
Tue, 3 Sept at 11:56
Hello all,
As promised in my recent Topic Folk Club newsletter, I give below details of plans which have been/will be organised by which we can remember our friend Muppett.
The best thing is for me to quote in full the newsletter I received from a close friend of Muppett's from the Dales community in which Muppett was so involved over the years, and who has asked for this information to be passed on.
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REMEMBERING MUPPETT
Saturday 14 th September, 4pm till late, Guiseley
Dear All,
I met Matt Palmer, Michael Pascal’s/Muppett’s stepson in Otley yesterday evening.
Matt will be known to many of us as a member of Keeper’s Wood one of the groups who
entertained us at one or more of Muppett’s amazing fund raising events in Guiseley and also
an occasional attendee (with his family) at the Buck Inn Sessions.
Matt is our best contact with Muppett’s immediate family including his partner Ann (Matt’s
mum) , who we are very much hoping will be seen back on DalesBus as soon as feels able
to.
Matt has explained that the family, respecting Muppett’s wishes, have decided that there
will be no formal funeral following his private cremation, but it is planned to have a formal
Wake event, to which all his friends are invited.
This will take place, very fittingly, upstairs at Coopers Bar in Guiseley,
where many of Muppett’s DalesBus fund raising events were held,
almost opposite Morrisons, just 7 minutes’ walk from Guiseley rail
station, on Saturday 14 th September from 4pm until late.
Please keep the date free in your diary
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Many of Muppett’s friends and colleagues will be performing probably from all over the
West Riding, in tribute, but with an emphasis on celebrating all that Muppett was and all he
contributed in a warm and positive way to the lives of so many people . It is hoped that
some refreshments can be provided and of course hot meals and drinks will be available at
the bar. No need to book, just turn up and join in, but come early if you want to get a seat.
There will be no charge but a collection will be made for one of the causes that were near to
Muppett’s heart – as the family will decide.
Matt and I also decided that it would be wonderful to have a walk dedicated in Muppett’s
name – the Muppett Way. Two possible favourite walks of Muppett and Ann in Upper
Wharfedale have been suggested by Ann which Matt and I are looking at, with a view to
having not only a celebration walk along whatever route is selected – possibly next Spring -
but also, if we can some form of booklet produced, to both describe the selected route and
also to summarise some of Muppett’s many achievements as a campaigner, activist in so
many worthwhile causes, singer-songwriter and amazing human being.
We will also look at having some more permanent memorial – whether plaque or bench – if
permission can be granted and funds duly raised.
If you want to contact Matt and the Palmer family Matt’s email is
mattyopalmer@gmail.com, or mobile for texts +44 7984 59381 and address for any cards or
written correspondence: 30 Kineholme Drive, Otley, LS21 3LX.
I’ll keep everyone informed on further developments on the Wake, memorial walk and
anything else that is planned.
Please feel free to pass this information to any groups or individuals who also might be
interested in paying tribute to our dear and already much missed friend and colleague.
Best regards,
Colin
28/82024
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I'll pass on any information I receive regarding any of the future events mentioned above.
Best wishes at this sad time,
Tony Charnock
Topic Folk Club
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