I heard of Derek's passing on 20 April from Paul Marsh, owner of Forest Tracks, the southern-based label. Paul was a keen news-man (he worked for the Hampshire Chronicle until his retirement) and he never took his eyes off what was happening on mudcat.

That email he sent me about Derek's death was his last. I'm sorry to report that Paul Marsh, a familiar name to many readers, and a huge presence on the southern folk scene, died this morning, 23 April 2018 at 1.30 in Winchester Hospital.

Condolences to his wife,Paddi.

John Paddy Browne