Hi

I found your post after Googling 'Jim Woodley', to see if I could find some documentary evidence to confirm that he had jammed a little with Paul Simon at a gig at either the Roundhouse or Cecil Sharp House. Jim was my uncle and sadly he passed away in April 2010 after a long illness. It is quite ironic that your original postings were at about this time. I hope I haven't missed the boat and that someone will be able to reply to me.

Jim's sister Heather (my mum) was his next of kin and is now custodian of that 'big guitar'.   I remember her taking me and my brother to see his band 'Rural Delivery' play at the Engineer in Camden when I was a kid. I was so excited and thought my uncle must be very famous! I remember Doug McHattie and Ollie - who is still in touch with my mum.

I still haven't found any documentary evidence of Jim jamming with Paul Simon (I guess this must have been in the '60s') but if anyone has, or knows where I could find it, please do let me know! Jim's band at the time was probably the Lea Valley Travellers. I'd also love to hear any memories you have of him. I look forward to hearing from you. Julie