Dick was a real character; maybe not the best singer or musician but always a very entertaining performer. I remember his collection of wild and wonderful hats!! He was a great MC - I was always introduced as "the lovely Diane." He had the gift of bringing out the best in other performers. I knew him through the folk clubs in Guisborough and the Cutty Wren. When my sister passed away suddenly a few years ago it was Tinker Dick who comforted me at the folk club. I also used to chat to him on the Moorsbus - like me he used to use the bus service to get out on the North York Moors.   RIP Dick.   Diane Taylor