2020 Obit: Chris Ridley

Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Chris Ridley
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 10 May 20 - 06:36 AM

I was surprised to see that Chris hadn't been mentioned before now. With his wife Janet, he was involved with the Bodmin Folk Club since its inception and was still actively playing until quite recently in the duo, "Warm Gold" with his wife. I have added Chris to the "In Memoriam" thread and would like to express my condolences to all those who know and love him.

Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Chris Ridley
From: The Sandman
Date: 08 May 20 - 10:35 AM

If i remember correctly, Chris was involved in publicising cornish folk clubs by newsletter and by local radio, he was very hard working in promoting folk song and dance , and he is going to be a huge loss to the folk scene in the south west

Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Chris Ridley
From: The Sandman
Date: 08 May 20 - 06:15 AM

very sad news, a lovely man . i stayed with him a few times when doing bodmin club, condolences to his wife and family and friends. i was only thinking about him yesterday,

Subject: Chris Ridley RIP
From: GUEST,Sean O'Shea
Date: 08 May 20 - 03:41 AM

A real giant has passed from the folk community in Cornwall and I'm surprised that it's not been marked in this setting.
Chris,for six and more decades, has been a dancer, singer,writer,reviewer,commentator,organiser,historian and facilitator.A man with great authority and knowledge.It promotes a great sense of loss that he's no longer at the helm of so much.
STANDING OVATION,CHRIS.