Lots of us in Southern England were shocked at the news of the death of Rip Rippingale, who was known to many. An expert spoons player and unacompanied singer, he was instrumental in getting a number of projects off the ground, including Test Longsword, Basingclog and the Old Trout Band. He also had a long association with Broadstairs Folk Week where he celebrated his 59the Birthday earlier this year. His funeral is to take place at Basingstoke Crematorium on Monday 23rd September at 12.45. A service of rememberance will be held in Kent next year at Broadstairs Folk Week. Sadly missed but certainly not forgotten