David was a great character. As well as starting Stanford in the Vale folk festival, later at Grove, he organised many great events for charity and raised thousands of pounds, particularly for MS, along with Kate, his wife.
David was always fun in company, often getting up to mischief, especially on the folk canal trips that many will remember. He was a great one for dressing up and generally enjoying himself. At the same time he could be very sensitive, and it was always a pleasure to hear him sing, but very difficult to get a song out of him.
Thank you, Dave, for many great times.