We are celebrating Neil's life, not the manner of his leaving it. He always enjoyed walking, and dragged us up the hills frequently. Help us manage some hedges (on Brockhill Road an unmade road at the base of the Hills where the Conservators keep their sheep - a small section has been laid by volunteers but the donation will allow them to complete a much bigger section employing a professional), a mere £10 a metre. This should ensure a good habitat for more of those annoying little-brown-birds that he spent many a happy hour trying to see and identify. 

Thank you very much.

Jan and Natasha

Thank you to everyone who has sent money directly to the Conservators. I will be getting a list and writing the thank you letters in the New Year to everyone. In the meanwhile thank you to Chinewrde Morris Dancers, my wonderful work colleagues in the Department of Biomolecular and Sports Sciences, Neil's colleagues at Delcam, friends and family who knew Neil from when he was a lad and who have shared their memories with us. Thank you, Natasha and I are comforted by your generosity and kindness. 

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