Stuart was my English teacher at Tideway Secondary School in Newhaven in the early 1970s. He was truly inspiring, an enthusiastic, engaging teacher who brought our study texts to life. He captivated and motivated our GCE and A-level classes and, together with his colleague, Mr Martin, inspired me to become a teacher. Through listening to him playing and singing in school assemblies, he also inspired me to take up the guitar - I just loved the sound he produced on his acoustic jumbo. Acoustic and folk music has been a passion of mine throughout my life. I owe Stuart a great deal..... Thank you Mr Reed.