Bob of Basingstoke died on thursday morning. He was a member of the former Test longsword based in Whitchurch hants and a frequent visitor to Sidmouth folk festival where he could often be seen dressed in impresive smocks. He also stewarded at Whitchurch Folk Festival

The funeral will be at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church on 5th of November at !pm. Friends welcome at the sevice

I post this with the blessing of his sister to reach fellow folk fans who might not otherwise learn of his demise.