To quote Surreysinger: "The Quaker service promoted tears, laughter and thoughtful contemplation centred around Ralphie's life." Couldn't agree more, very moving & reverential. I'm also posting on behalf of Nic & Julia Jones & their daughter, Helen. Nic desperately wanted to attend, but neither Julia nor Helen were well enough to make the long drive up from Devon. Ralph was a close friend of Nic's, & as some of you know, that friendship extended into Nic's professional life too. Nic, Julia & Helen will be forever grateful to Ralph for his many 'technical kindnesses', his attention to detail & his unstinting loyalty.
       I'm repeating myself from an earlier post, but I want to add my personal thanks to Ralph for gently coaxing & encouraging me through two recording sessions, back in 2005. I wasn't in good health, physically or mentally, but with that 'nothing's too much trouble attitude' of his, we got the job done.
      To end on a lighter note (no pun intended), after the Service, I got hopelessly lost trying to find the Friends Meeting House for refreshments...ended up on the M25, going South instead of North & decided to head for home. So Sheena, apologies for my absence.
      Nic, Julia, Helen; Ann & myself send Love & Sincere Condolences to Sheena, her Family & Friends.
               Nigel.