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Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)

steve_harris 09 Nov 05 - 04:15 PM
MBSLynne 09 Nov 05 - 05:06 PM
Mr Red 09 Nov 05 - 06:01 PM
GUEST,Ralph 10 Nov 05 - 02:11 AM
Herga Kitty 10 Nov 05 - 02:41 AM
fiddler 10 Nov 05 - 02:53 AM
GUEST,Gadaffi 10 Nov 05 - 04:48 AM
GUEST,Helen Akitt 10 Nov 05 - 04:49 AM
Cats at Work 10 Nov 05 - 08:00 AM
MBSLynne 10 Nov 05 - 08:31 AM
GUEST,Peter 10 Nov 05 - 01:55 PM
MBSLynne 10 Nov 05 - 02:05 PM
GUEST,Nickp cookieless 10 Nov 05 - 02:13 PM
fiddler 10 Nov 05 - 06:00 PM
GUEST,Ralph 10 Nov 05 - 06:19 PM
GUEST,Ralph 10 Nov 05 - 06:22 PM
MBSLynne 11 Nov 05 - 02:36 AM
GUEST,Ralph Jordan 11 Nov 05 - 01:41 PM
GUEST,Chris Hall 11 Nov 05 - 02:57 PM
Mr Red 11 Nov 05 - 03:11 PM
Leadfingers 11 Nov 05 - 03:18 PM
treewind 12 Nov 05 - 11:14 AM
fiddler 12 Nov 05 - 01:01 PM
ConcertinaChap 12 Nov 05 - 01:14 PM
GUEST,Cats - cookieless 12 Nov 05 - 06:48 PM
mrsmick 13 Nov 05 - 06:23 AM
MC Fat 13 Nov 05 - 06:35 AM
GUEST,Ralph 13 Nov 05 - 07:35 AM
Mary Humphreys 13 Nov 05 - 09:39 AM
Mr Red 13 Nov 05 - 09:43 AM
MBSLynne 13 Nov 05 - 11:12 AM
GUEST 13 Nov 05 - 04:40 PM
GUEST,Jane Bridges 14 Nov 05 - 10:18 AM
GUEST,Gadaffi 14 Nov 05 - 11:30 AM
GUEST,Fellow Fiddler 14 Nov 05 - 12:06 PM
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mrsmick 16 Nov 05 - 03:50 AM
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GUEST,Dave Ingledew - Bursledon Village Band 16 Nov 05 - 05:24 AM
MBSLynne 16 Nov 05 - 05:41 AM
MC Fat 16 Nov 05 - 06:02 AM
GUEST,Ralphie 16 Nov 05 - 01:01 PM
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GUEST,Helen Akitt 17 Nov 05 - 07:10 AM
treewind 17 Nov 05 - 07:17 AM
fiddler 17 Nov 05 - 07:44 AM
mrsmick 17 Nov 05 - 10:40 AM
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GUEST,Thursday 17 Nov 05 - 02:37 PM
GUEST,Martin Ellison 17 Nov 05 - 04:34 PM
GUEST,Ralphie 18 Nov 05 - 12:51 AM
afriend 18 Nov 05 - 04:10 AM
GUEST,Sally M - at work 18 Nov 05 - 06:04 AM
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Subject: Fw: Mick Brooks
From: steve_harris
Date: 09 Nov 05 - 04:15 PM

From: Jeremy Tozer [mailto:jeremy@tozerconsulting.com]
Sent: 09 November 2005 16:46

To ceilidh-goers and folk festival regulars,

Sue Robson has asked me to put this message out as she does not want to have to keep telling people the same sad news one by one.

You may have heard by now that Mick Brookes went into a Hospice today. He was with Sue for part of the recent half term week and felt unwell during that period. I understand from Sue that the inevitable may well be quick and that in the meantime he doesn't want any visitors. Sue has had a lot of good wishes already for which she thanks people.

Poor Mick. He'll be missed.


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: MBSLynne
Date: 09 Nov 05 - 05:06 PM

Oh no! He seemed so much better and so full of energy the last time I saw him! I don't know what to say....

Love Lynne


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: Mr Red
Date: 09 Nov 05 - 06:01 PM

I have been amazed at his resolve and energy since the operation, but he lived for his music and calling so I guess it motivated him. I have to say the last time I saw him call at a Banbury ceilidh, not a month since, it was not punctuated by his usual laugh. But we enjoyed the dances so it must have given him pleasure.


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: GUEST,Ralph
Date: 10 Nov 05 - 02:11 AM

Sad news indeed.

Many happy memories of sessions in the Radway, and other places.
Like Lynne above, I'm lost for words too.

Ralph


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 10 Nov 05 - 02:41 AM

I'm very sorry to hear this - best wishes from me too.

Kitty Vernon


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: fiddler
Date: 10 Nov 05 - 02:53 AM

There are no words for this, Mick is part of the scene and always will be for those that know him.

Those that know me will realise the rarity of this remark, I'm lost for words!

Andy


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: GUEST,Gadaffi
Date: 10 Nov 05 - 04:48 AM

Best wishes from me too. If I owe Mick anything, it's relearning the mandolin again. I used to swipe his at the Radway and struggle through 'The Rights of Man'. Must try harder!


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: GUEST,Helen Akitt
Date: 10 Nov 05 - 04:49 AM

I too saw him at Banbury and thought he was looking so much better. So this is quite a shock.
It just goes to show that you can never tell with these things.
Anyway, our thoughts are very much with him.
Helen


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: Cats at Work
Date: 10 Nov 05 - 08:00 AM

We are so sorry to hear this about Mick. He is such a lovely, warm hearted person and always has been an integral part of Festivals. We wish him all the best.


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: MBSLynne
Date: 10 Nov 05 - 08:31 AM

I've just heard he has died. Anyone got any more info?

The 'other bar' is going to be full of good company...I hope someone gets me a pint in for when I arrive. But I shall lift a glass to Mick here first.

Love Lynne


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: GUEST,Peter
Date: 10 Nov 05 - 01:55 PM

My enduring memory is somebody at the National saying to me "Where's Brooksie? Oh! its all right I can hear him" just as that familiar laugh filled the bar.


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: MBSLynne
Date: 10 Nov 05 - 02:05 PM

So sorry....the rumour I reported earlier is incorrect. The person who told me misread a message.

Love Lynne


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: GUEST,Nickp cookieless
Date: 10 Nov 05 - 02:13 PM

We'd known he'd been very ill for some time but he always seemed to keep going. If anyone sees him, pass on our best wishes, Nick & Claire


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: fiddler
Date: 10 Nov 05 - 06:00 PM

I don't know if I am pleased or not about ur rumours lynne, I would never wish the old bugger weeks of pain and misery but the alternative is too dreadful.

I will keep everything possible crossed.


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: GUEST,Ralph
Date: 10 Nov 05 - 06:19 PM

Fiddler.
My thoughts exactly.
Why can I not type anything that doesn't sound "trite"
Good Man. Good Friend. Rubbish fiddler...(Joking!)
Could go down the line of Lighting Candles, but, he'd probably say..Nah..mines a pint.
We must all await the next news. with great sadness.

With Best Wishes.

Ralph Jordan


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: GUEST,Ralph
Date: 10 Nov 05 - 06:22 PM

Blimey, that last post was rubbish.
I don't know what else to say. Forgive me.
R


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: MBSLynne
Date: 11 Nov 05 - 02:36 AM

Trite or not Ralph, you're just expressing the feelings of a lot of us. Perhaps we're all feeling trite!

Love Lynne


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: GUEST,Ralph Jordan
Date: 11 Nov 05 - 01:41 PM

Hello all.
Have just read on the fRoots board that Mick has passed away.
Very few details there, but, I'm sure Ian A wouldn't have posted it without verifying the story.
A very sad day. Will miss the old bugger. (As Fiddler described him)
RIP Mick
Kind regards
Ralph


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: GUEST,Chris Hall
Date: 11 Nov 05 - 02:57 PM

Yes,
We had a message from Sue this morning, saying that Mick died yesterday, 10th November

A sad day indeed.

Regards

Chris


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: Mr Red
Date: 11 Nov 05 - 03:11 PM

guess he made his final call.


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: Leadfingers
Date: 11 Nov 05 - 03:18 PM

Another good man gone !! Known Mick a long time - A Sad Loss to the scene !


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: treewind
Date: 12 Nov 05 - 11:14 AM

Very sad news, even though we've been expecting it for a while. The Radway at Sidmouth and many other music sessions are not going to be the same without him, and the ceilidh scene will miss him too.

I can still hear that laugh. What a great way to be remembered!
Anahata


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: fiddler
Date: 12 Nov 05 - 01:01 PM

Devastated, a life lived - not wasted in any way = one that will be with us all forevwer - yes that laugh.

Warm thoughts is all I can offer to all those who need them.

Andy


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: ConcertinaChap
Date: 12 Nov 05 - 01:14 PM

One thing I'm glad of is that I have recordings of many sessions where that laugh rang out. Anne and I are really sad. Not good news.

Chris


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: GUEST,Cats - cookieless
Date: 12 Nov 05 - 06:48 PM

My enduring memeory of Mick will be of the time he called two Ceilidhs at the same time at Sidmouth, one in the Anchor Gardens, one on the Ham. Deciding he could do both, he borrowed a bicycle to get between the two. He set one dance going in one venue then cycled to the other to round of that one and start another there. At one point he was gasping for a drink and stopped off in the Dove for a quick drink... only he got talking, as you do, and completely forgot the time. Some of us danced Stoke Golding Country Dance for nearly 15 minutes before we dropped to the floor.....
You'll be missed Mick.
Kathy & Jon


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: mrsmick
Date: 13 Nov 05 - 06:23 AM

Thank you for saying all thoase lovely things about Mick. He'd be cringing in the corner with embarrasment, but you're all right. He's probably walked straight into a session, 'kicked his way in' as he would say, without waiting till the end of a tune - he never did, why should he start now? And guess what - he's discovered he can drink again and is making up for lost time!

Next year is going to be so hard....

In the meantime I will let you know arrangements for funeral, flowers, donations etc when the family have decided.

Sue


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: MC Fat
Date: 13 Nov 05 - 06:35 AM

First met Mick a long time ago when I arrived as a fresh faced young bold librarian in Aylesbury in 1970 blob. have known him since and he's always been a smashing chap last saw him at Whitby. He will be sadly missed. keep your chin up love and remember the happy times he was a special bloke.
Jim


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: GUEST,Ralph
Date: 13 Nov 05 - 07:35 AM

Sue. Thanks for posting. And you're right too. Next year will be hard, but, I for one will think back on all the great times that I shared with Mick. In the same way that Nigel Chippindale still comes back to chastise me to play better.
Now theres a thought. Nigel and Mick trying to out fiddle each other!
The Radway re-union in the winter will be all the more fitting now.
Best Wishes Ralph and Barbara


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: Mary Humphreys
Date: 13 Nov 05 - 09:39 AM

Oh I am so cut up to hear about Mick. We last saw him at Whitby this year in a session when he was still fiddling away with the best of them at the Middle Earth. He was so determined to carry on as though nothing had changed. What a spirit!
We had some wonderful times at Sidmouth in the Radway, and I will always remember his wonderful calling for the Big Band Workshop, that gave many novice band members their first chance of playing for dancing with a first-class caller.
What a loss to the music scene. I am so sad.
Let us know what the funeral arrangements are please.
Mary


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: Mr Red
Date: 13 Nov 05 - 09:43 AM

I told three lasses at Cheltenham last night. All were devastated and remember him fondly - I think Mick would be proud. No - I know it.


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: MBSLynne
Date: 13 Nov 05 - 11:12 AM

I'm not sure when I first met Mick...he just seems always to have been part of the folk scene. I know he was at my first Towersey in 1984 and I already knew him then, cos I was surprised that when I said "Hi" , not knowing him well, he came over and gave me a big hug. I guess I must have met him at Sidmouth. I know that I've seen him at the majority of festivals I've been to over the last 25 years and he's always treated me as an old friend, even in the very early days. He was also one of the people who welcomed a new player into session and gave them the confidence to join in. He was probably the best caller on the ceilidh scene....you always enjoyed a Mick Brooks ceilidh, no matter who was playing! What a nice guy! Why is it that so many of the nicest people are the ones who go too early? Have a pint and a play for me Mick!

Love Lynne


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: GUEST
Date: 13 Nov 05 - 04:40 PM

Hi Lynne. Anahata and Mary..
It's only just hit me. Bless Him.
And Lynne...totally agree..why do the good die young?
Must keep playing.
Ralph


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: GUEST,Jane Bridges
Date: 14 Nov 05 - 10:18 AM

I have only known Mick for 5 or so years, but as Lynne said, "he's always treated me as an old friend" - Amazing !
I heard of his sad passing from a friend at Saturday's Megabops ceilidh, and in a way it was the right place to hear. I could go out there and dance my socks off, just as Mick would have wanted.

I saw him at Wallingford this year and he looked SO well, it was great. I decided just to talk to him about what we were both doing and enjoying that weekend, rather than 'how he was' etc, and that's the way he seemed to want it too. He just lived for the moment, didn't he, always busy, always laughing, always welcoming... Very inspiring & relevant.

I shall remember him fondly, looking as well as he did last time I saw him, and dressed up ready to play for the wonderful buxom belly dancers on the seafront at Swanage.

I too would be grateful to hear the funeral arrangements please,
Love to family & friends,
Tiger Jane


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: GUEST,Gadaffi
Date: 14 Nov 05 - 11:30 AM

I'll miss the ol' bugger. I fondly recall the Radway full of musicians, as usual - no melodeon players (unless it was Nick Barber), and 23 string players, Mick being one of them.

I'll raise a glass to his memory next August!


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: GUEST,Fellow Fiddler
Date: 14 Nov 05 - 12:06 PM

Very sad to hear the news having played in sessions with Mick at various festivals for many years . A really lovely man and a great fiddle player who will be missed on the folk scene by all of his many friends . The Radway will seem a bit empty without him in the thick of it .
                Andy James


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Subject: Obit: Mick Brooks
From: GUEST,hen harrier
Date: 14 Nov 05 - 09:53 PM

Very sad news that Mick Brooks (caller & fiddle player, N. Bucks) passed away last week. He'll be sorely missed, especially at beginners ceilidh workshops such as were featured at Sidmouth Fest.

God rest his soul.


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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Nov 05 - 08:17 AM

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Subject: RE: Mick Brooks
From: GUEST,Chris P
Date: 15 Nov 05 - 08:18 AM

I'm so sad to hear about Mick. My next pint and tune will be in his memory.
Chris Partington


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: mrsmick
Date: 16 Nov 05 - 03:50 AM

Funeral will be at St Mary's Church Aylesbury on Monday 21st followed by something more to Mick's taste in the Kings Head also in Aylesbury

Sue


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: mrsmick
Date: 16 Nov 05 - 03:52 AM

Sorry - forgot to say - probably 3.30.

My brain isn't working properly at the moment.


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: GUEST,Dave Ingledew - Bursledon Village Band
Date: 16 Nov 05 - 05:24 AM

My first memory of Mick was at the Radway when he was so friendly and helpful to Joyce & I in a rather testosterone fuelled session. That was back in the late 1970's since then of course we worked with Mick on many occassions, he was just the easiest caller to work with. He never seemed to make any effort and yet the dance ran like clockwork, the sign of a true expert. What else can I say, he was the most committed folky I've ever met, seldom judgmental, always encouraging. The unselfish hours he spent with beginner dancers and beginner musicians for that matter, the big grin and of course that laugh.

We'll all miss him I know.

Dave Ingledew


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: MBSLynne
Date: 16 Nov 05 - 05:41 AM

Unfortunately, I won't be able to make the funeral or the wake...so please have a drink for me in Mick's memory......and it will be my birthday, not a good day to bury a friend.

Love Lynne


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: MC Fat
Date: 16 Nov 05 - 06:02 AM

Doubt if I can make it but would someone raise a glass on my behalf especially as it was at the King's Head where I believe I first met him when I started the folk club there


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 16 Nov 05 - 01:01 PM

Just a quick refresh.
I think this needs to keep popping up for the next few days, just to alert Micks friends.
Still trying to wangle my way out of work.
Ralph


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: Mary Humphreys
Date: 16 Nov 05 - 06:07 PM

Ralphie it would be great to have you there as part of the session. Anahata and I are taking the day off to be there.
Mary


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: GUEST,Helen Akitt
Date: 17 Nov 05 - 07:10 AM

I'm hoping to be able to get there.
Could someone post the address of the Church please (I've been to the Kings Head before)?
Thanks
Helen


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: treewind
Date: 17 Nov 05 - 07:17 AM

From the email I've just had from Roger Rowe:
Here (Google Map) or Here (A Church near you)

Anahata


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: fiddler
Date: 17 Nov 05 - 07:44 AM

If I can't escape the drudgery of work to say cherio to Mick I well be there in spirit. But I shall aim to be there.

Andy


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: mrsmick
Date: 17 Nov 05 - 10:40 AM

Have heard from Mick's family - no flowers please (He loved giving them, but thought they were wasted at funerals), and no black.

Still thinking about the best place for donations in lieu of flowers.

Sue


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: mrsmick
Date: 17 Nov 05 - 01:33 PM

Donations to Bristol Cancer Help Centre, Grove House, Cornwallis Grove, BRISTOL, BS8 4PG

Sue


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: GUEST,Thursday
Date: 17 Nov 05 - 02:37 PM

Mick's funeral has been arranged by his partner Barbara. She is the one who has decided where donations should be made.


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: GUEST,Martin Ellison
Date: 17 Nov 05 - 04:34 PM

This is sad news indeed. I'd like to extend condolences on behalf of myself and the old "Ran Tan Band" members. Mick called for us on a couple of occasions and I remember him as being one of those easy going, easy to get on with, impossible not to like sort of blokes. Infectious laugh and infectious enthusiasm.
Sorry I can't be with you on Monday but, if you get there Ralphie please play a tune and raise a glass for me.

Martin Ellison


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 18 Nov 05 - 12:51 AM

Martin.
Good to hear from you. Yes, I can get there, and will certainly raise a glass, and probably play many tunes!!
Hope you and the family are keeping well. Cheers Mate.
Ralphie.
(Please get in touch sometime?)


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: afriend
Date: 18 Nov 05 - 04:10 AM

To Guest, thursday. Don't want to raise bad feeling at such a sad time, but to many of us, Sue was Mick's partner. They hadbeen together for many years. It was an open secret thatbefore Mick was taken ill they had been making plans to live together. Please respect her feelings too.

That said. I'm not looking forward to Monday, but I will be there too. Mick will I'm sure be with us in spirit.

Anna


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: GUEST,Sally M - at work
Date: 18 Nov 05 - 06:04 AM

I last saw him only about 4 weeks ago at one of the regular Bucks sessions we fiddle away at. Although a bit tired he was looking fairly okay and better than on some previous sessions. It was amazing how he found the energy to keep his music going till the very end. Although he could certainly be a prickly 'old goat' sometimes, he was great company and always ready with his distinctive laugh. We shall sorely miss his company, his laugh and his many tunes. A very talented guy.

Sally


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: GUEST,sonofmick
Date: 18 Nov 05 - 08:24 AM

Lets respect everyone's feelings, Dad wouldn't want it any other way. Look forward to having a drink with you all on Monday and for those who can't make it, raise a glass anyway!
Matt


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 18 Nov 05 - 09:18 AM

I'm so sorry to read all this. I saw him at Banbury and have known he was ill for some time. I thought he was looking good. We knew it would happen sometime but always hoped that it wouldn't. Lots of love to you Sue and although I haven't met Barbara and the family (I don't think) I hope the pain will pass.

Probably won't be there on Monday. Hope it goes well.

regards
Sally (The Lemonade Lady)


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: Chrissy
Date: 18 Nov 05 - 05:43 PM

Its wonderful to read so many tributes to Mick Brooks.
He will be sadly missed not only by his numerous friends in the folk world but by his long time partner Barbara Hayes.
Mick and Barbara have run a very successful gift shop and picture framing business for many years and Barbara has been a stalwart friend and folk scene companion too.
She has organised a number of dances and events with Mick and played a full and active role in his interests.
My thoughts are with Barbara at this sad time and I hope that others will join me in sending her our love and support.


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: GUEST,hen harrier
Date: 18 Nov 05 - 09:27 PM

I most certainly will! Sorry I can't be there.

Jim Martin,
Dunsallagh East,
Miltown Malbay,
Co. Clare,
Ireland


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: GUEST,hen harrier
Date: 19 Nov 05 - 09:23 AM

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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Nov 05 - 10:19 AM

refresh


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: Houston_Diamond
Date: 20 Nov 05 - 05:19 PM

I never know what to say at times like these but I will say this.

Mick was someone I consider as a member of my folk family and will be remembered though my lifetime. Ceilidh's will seem to miss something without his presence and will never be as enjoyable as when Mick was the caller.

See anyone that appears tomorrow. :)

Houston


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Nov 05 - 09:55 PM

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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: MBSLynne
Date: 21 Nov 05 - 02:37 AM

I will stop and have a thought for Mick this afternoon.....thoughts for his family too

Love Lynne


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: fiddler
Date: 21 Nov 05 - 04:12 AM

Today feels flat, after lunch will feel slower, I trust all who are there to see Mick off in style and life can begin to return to normal for all. Although never the same.

Andy


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: GUEST,hen harrier
Date: 21 Nov 05 - 10:13 AM

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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: treewind
Date: 22 Nov 05 - 10:50 AM

One of the more poignant parts of the memorial service was the very first contribution - a couple of tunes played on Mick's fiddle. A fine miscellany of music, dance and anecdotes followed. Thanks to all who contributed.

We left while a session was still in full swing at the King's Head - don't know how much longer it went on but Mick got a great send-off.

Anahata


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 22 Nov 05 - 07:17 PM

Memories for me also of the Big Band ceilidhs in the Church House marquee where he made sure our tempo was right for dancing by doing a pre-run himself.
I also saw him at the Big Band Ceilidh in the Anchor gardens this year and (professional hat on) thought he looked pretty unwell then despite still having all that energy. My condolences too to his family.
TB


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: Houston_Diamond
Date: 22 Nov 05 - 09:48 PM

I don't remember ever seeing such a talented gathering of people, the Kings Head was far too packed inside so you were lucky to get a chair (or a standing space) there.

Outside the ceilidhs being performed looked fun (and dangerous on the icy cobbles which kinda added to the fun ;P).

A few musicians moved onto the Queens Head due to the limited space.

The best send off I've ever been to (It was like a mini festival with some of the talent there).

The day just proves how inspirational Mick was and how many lives he touched with the joy and passion of the music he was involved with.


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: MBSLynne
Date: 23 Nov 05 - 02:47 AM

Thanks for the evocative report Houston...makes me wich more than ever that I'd been able to get there. I hope it was a little consolation to his family.

Love Lynne


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: treewind
Date: 23 Nov 05 - 08:41 AM

Another participant emailed me this morning:
"By the time we finished at the church you couldn't get in the door at the King's!!
And Barbara was worried not enough people would come, huh?"


I hope the turnout was some comfort.

Roger Rowe has published Pictures of the session

Anahata


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Date: 23 Nov 05 - 10:56 PM

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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: GUEST,Frances O'Rourke
Date: 24 Nov 05 - 01:01 PM

I'm so sorry to hear about Mick. He played at my 21st birthday which was well, a few years ago now. A lovely man, always positive, happy and such a great caller. He could get dancers to do anthing at all, sometimes quite complex moves with so few words and with such charm and ease.

Frances


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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
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Date: 27 Nov 05 - 10:02 PM

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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: GUEST,Hen Harrier
Date: 28 Nov 05 - 04:56 PM

Good to see you on the "Catters" site, Frances.

Jim Martin


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Date: 29 Nov 05 - 07:44 AM

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Subject: RE: Obit: Mick Brooks (10 Nov 2005)
From: Arbuthnot
Date: 29 Nov 05 - 08:24 PM

There's a thing - I still owed him a pint from the last Sunday guitar session I went to before I moved North. Sad to hear - condolences to all - but if I know Mick he'll be running a harp workshop as I write!


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