THE TIMES FRIDAY APRIL 2 1999 OBITUARIES Lieutenant-Colonel C. L. Boyle, OBE, Secretary of the Fauna Preservation Society, I950-63, died on March 21 aged 100. He was born on March 9, I899. fter a thirty year career as a Gunner in the Army. Leofric Boyle, as he was known to family and friends, devoted himself to wildlife oonservation — a passion that had its origins in his Army career. Long voyages in troop- ships in the days before soldiers were lifted from place to place by air were ideal for watching ocean birds. Service in India, with its rich fauna, stimulated a natural interest in animals of all sorts. In the 1950s and l960s Boyle was active in many campaigns to preserve wildlife. In the late _ 1950s he played a major role in Operation Noah. set up to try to save the thousands of animals endangered by the flooding caused by the con- struction of the Kariba Dam in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Another notable campaign was the preservation of the rare Arabian oryx. In the early 1960s reports reached Boyle at the offices of the Fauna Preser- vation Society in London that the population of the species in the wild was teetering on the , . _._“ Lam Hm LIEUTENANT-COLONEL C. field by the chief game warden of Kenya, Ian Grimwood. After a great deal of difficulty four oryx were captured and taken to the zoo at Phoenix. Arizona. where a breeding herd was established. The Arabian oryx has since been ----.4 mm born in Trivandrum, South India, where his father was Professor of English at the Maharajah’s College. His fa- ther died when he was three years old, and the family moved to South Brent in Devon. Later he lived in Winchester with his grand- Boyle showing Churchill‘? ver the so-called “Boch and the Arabian ryx (left), for which he campaigned in the 1960s education was at King's {'-' School, Canterbury. ,’ In 1917 he passed into the if‘ Royal Military Academy at" Woolwich and was commis- A- sioned into the Royal Artillery. He subsequently served in ll Jamaica, India and Ireland. In the early part of the Second World War he com- 1 manded No II Super Heavy , Battery. a special artillery unit '3 formed at the express com- mand of Winston Churchill, I who was determined that " Rritain should be able to. -A. ‘- L. BOYLE Dunkirk. Since it was impossi- ble to produce guns of the large calibre he envisaged at short notice, the battery was formed with five I8-inch guns which had been built during the First World War. These L could throw a 2,SO0lb shell 14 miles. The guns were also to be used to pound the Kent beaches in the event of a German landing. ' Churchill took a keen per- sonal interest in the project and Boyle was requested to Show him over one of the called the “Bache- nunc e-Buster" in the summer of 1940. on a railway line at Bishops- hourne near Canterbury. He also worked for a time in the Army’s legal department at Woolwich on courts marshal, work which appealed to him very much. After the ‘war he was an officer commanding troops on board ships repatriating sol- diers. During these voyages he was able to indulge one of his lifelong interests —— watch- ing seabirds at sea. He was a keen bird photog- rapher in the days before oolour photography, and his ..L..4mn—....l..n .-J 0-kn kl.-nln AF Kashmir, taken durir service in India, were 6 ed in Britain and India l930s and l940s. After retiring fro: Army in 1949, he st: second career in wildl servation, as Secretar Fauna Preservation (now Fauna and Flora tional) in 1950. This bringing the former for the Preservatior Fauna of the Empire « doldrums into whic‘ sunk during the war} renaming its somewl looking journal Oryx He attended intc conferences and tr: many parts of the i was responsible for ing a Bill into Parli the Control of the II of Endangered S] was appointed OE for services to wild vation and in 19731 Order of the Golde Prince Bernhard o erlands, one of the of people to receivc After retiring as the Fauna Society served on the W Committee of the iety for the Pi Cruelty to Anima the RSPCA Boc Mammals. He vs proselytiser for v in articles in Tht 19505 and 1960s. He is survive -daughters of I riage, and by h Valerie, to wl vvunrvinrl Cnr /19 1 Boyle showing Churchill and the Arabian education was at King’s School, Canterbury. i” In 1917 he passed into the {[ Royal Military Academy at I‘ Woolwich and was commis- sioned into the Royal Artillery. He subsequently served in Jamaica, India and Ireland. In the early part of the Second World War he com- manded No 11 Super Heavy , Battery, a special artillery unit ‘ formed at the express com- mand of Winston Churchill, who was determined that " Britain should be able to- dominate the Channel with heavy guns in the aftermath of ‘ lover the Dunkirk. Since it was impossi- ble to produce guns of the large calibre he envisaged at short notice, the battery was ~ formed with five 18-inch guns which had been built during the First World War. These could throw a 2,S00lb shell 14 miles. The guns were also to be used to pound the Kent beaches in the event of a German landing. Churchill took a keen per- sonal interest in the project and Boyle was requested to show him over one of the guns, called the “Boche- Buster", which was mounted COLONEL C. L. BOYLE so-called “BocBstr” in the summer of 1940, bryx (left), for which he campaigned in the 19605 K. on a railway line at Bishops- bourne near Canterbury. He also worked for a time in the Army’s legal department at Woolwich on courts marshal, work which appealed to him very much. After the ‘war he was an officer commanding troops on board ships repatriating sol- diers. During these voyages he was able to indulge one of his lifelong interests —— watch- ing seabirds at sea. He was a keen bird photog- rapher in the days before colour photography, and his photographs of the birds of Kashmir, taken during his service in India, were exhibit- ed in Britain and India in the 1930s and 1940s. After retiring from the Army in 1949, he started a second career in wildlife con- servation, as Secretary of the Fauna Preservation Society (now Fauna and Flora Interna- tional) in 1950. This involved bringing the former Society for the Preservation of the Fauna of the Empire out of the doldrums into which it had sunk during the war years and renaming its somewhat stuffy- looking journal Oryx. He attended international conferences and travelled to many parts of the world. He was responsible for introduc- ing a Bill into Parliament for the Control of the Importation of Endangered Species. He was appointed OBE in 1963 for services to wildlife conser- vation and in 1973 received the Order of the Golden Ark from Prince Bernhard of The Neth- erlands, one of the first group of people to receive it. After retiring as Secretary of the Fauna Society in 1963, he served on the Wild Animals Committee of the Royal Soc- iety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and edited the RSPCA Book of British Mammals. He was a frequent proselytiser for wildlife causes in articles in The Times in the 1950s and 1960s. He is survived by his four ‘daughters of his first mar- riage, and by his second wife Valerie, to whom he‘ was married for 48 years. ,_.... __1“ _ _ _ ;> =2:a<==to. “*9-787(1) A Bridge too far BRIDGE Cricket Club have folded due to a shortage of play- ers. The club, members of the Kent Village League, called off several fixtures this year after failing to raise a side and a few weeks ago appealed to others in a similar position to consider a possible merger.- But there was a poor atten- dance at Thursday’s annual meeting and secretary Gordon Bourn . said: “It was decided that due to a lack of money, committed players and a cap- tain, it was pointless to try to continue. “There was a time 15 to 20 years ago when Bridge_Were one of the strongest village clubs in the area, but our for- tunes have steadily declined. gar.» ‘rt 9. ,; ,-.- ’e (- ~7' 4' o¢T 11 1'14‘! K9 (é[IL/*’1'7‘ Cricket: It was agreed that the parish council should continue to maintain the cricket square for the next season while an attempt is made to attract another cricket club to the village. In the event that there is no interest from a cricket team, it would be possible to change the area for use by a different sports club, should it be required. Canterbury College: It was reported that a relocation draft development brief for Canterbury College had been received and Cllr Hill had attended a planning briefing in this connection. Councillors agreed ‘to object to the development of the college on this site because it requires the use of Grade 1 agricultural land and is likely to generate additional traffic in the vicinity of Bridge from four of the five possible access points. Public consultation is taking place until January 31, with a public meeting at 7.30pm on January 12 at Simon Langton Girls’ School. Exhibitions can be viewed at the city council offices until January 31 and Canterbury library until January 10. Planningapplications: The following applications had been received: Ca/99/1127/Bri, conversion of stable block to garages with studio over and installation of new gate at 24 High Street; Ca/99/1163/Bri, two storey side extension at 36 Bridge Down. CHARTHAM Correspondent: Nan Akehurst, Swan Haven, Rattington Street, Chartham, phone 01227 730969. School: Infants performed their nativity Dlav frw "M ~- ‘ ' shoult is Con there: family Comir Salvat carol t at the and a 6.30pm meett Cantir conce Brass -7.30pI . progr S6850 Surge Doyle COIISL Surge and 1 conta Corr; April Chill phor 100 1 wee] pari Whi secc thir Tre chu at 6 for hos car ser Bo‘ aw We Ke BOYD MAUNSELL — On September 12th 1999 to Catherine (nee Pain) and Michael, a son, Thomas Mihai Leith, a brother for George. CAGLIOSTRO - On November 15th at The Portland Hospital, to Helen (nee Knapp) and Charles, a daughter, Eva. CHURCH — On 4th November 1999, to Jo (nee Gardiner) and Nick, a daughter, Jennifer Mary. CRANE — On 18th November 1999 at Heath Hospital, Cardiff, to Sara.and Richard, a daughter, Isabel Scarlett, a sister for Dan. GROVE - On 16th October, to Amanda (née Webster) and Christopher, a daughter, Eleanor Grace Cameron, a sister for Edward. HUBBLE — On November 8th 1999, to Sheena-and Matthew, a fine son, Thomas Dermot, a brother for Clara. ISSAKOV — On November 17th, at The Portland Hospital, to Lena (nee Dectyariova) and Yaroslav. a son, Yaroslav. a brother for Dima. MACKAY - On November 16th at The Portland Hospital, to Hillary (née Bidwell) and Rupert, a son, Nicholas-Charles Sheppard, a brother to Victoria and Jamie. MUNARI — On Sunday, November 14th at The Portland Hospital, London, to Marta and Andrea, a son, Marco. ‘ PROULX - On November 16th at The Portland Hospital, to Helen (née McKeeman) and Eric, a son. Callum Fraser, a brother for Matthew Robert. STUCLEY - On November 18th, to Amber and George, a son. son of Sundie arid the late Peter. Much loved artner and companion of ybil Gosselin. Loving brother of Peter, Paul and Mark, brother-ln—law of Diane, Alison and Marie and a dear uncle of Abby, Ben, Edward and Alice. RIP. Reception of remains followed by Re uiem Mass in St Andrew's athedral, 105 Nethergate, Dundee on Thursday November 25th at 10 am to which all family and friends are invited. Interment thereafter in Balgay Cemetery arriving Main Gate, Glamis Road at 11am. COGHILL — Lt. Col. (retd.) Thomas Angus Coghlil OBE on November 14th 1999. Dearly beloved and most precious to his wife and family. A very special person. Funeral private. No flowers by request but donations if wished to the Museum of the Staffordshire Regiment or Ward 26. Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, c/o F.M. and I. Wait. 25 Bird Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS13 6PW. A Memorial Service to be announced. COLLEDGE — Reverend Father Eric Colledge OSA aged 89 died at Regency House Nursing Home, Deal, Kent on Thursday 18th November. Funeral Mass Clare Priory, Sudbury, Suffolk, Thursday 25th November at 11.30 am. interment afterwards in Clare Priory Cemetery. May he rest in peace. COLLINS - Reginald Charles on November 14th 1999 after a sudden illness. Much loved husband of Joyce, father of Tony, Michael, Bobby, Joy and Peter, and grandfather of nine. Will be greatly missed by all. The funeral has taken place. donations to NSPCC or Seven Springs Cheshire Home. ELLIOTT — Elizabeth Valerie, much loved sister of Richard and Judy, and friend to many, on 18th November, aged 82, in the Kent and Sussex Hospital. Funeral Service at St Peter's, Tunbridge Wells, on Friday 26th November at 1.45 pm. Family flowers onl . Donations to ASWA anJRSPCA c/o Hlckmott, 41 Grove Hill Road, Tunbrldge Wells TN1 1SD. "Jesus said: I am the . Resurrection and the Life." John 11.25. FAIRBAIRN - On November 16th. Dr. Anthony Sidney Fairbairn, husband of the late Marcia and beloved father of James, Simon, Bruce, Andrea, Francesca and Sophia. Cremation private. Service of Thanksgiving at St John's Church, Alresford, on Friday November 26th at 3 pm. Flowers and donations to Cancer Research Campaign c/o Jno Steel & Son, Chesil House, Winchester (01962) 844044. I FROST — On 17th November 1999 peacefully in a Brighton Hospice, Tony, aged 68 years. Funeral Service at the Woodvale Crematorium, Lewes Road, Brighton on Thursday 25th November at 12.45 pm. Flowers or if desired donations for the Martlets Hos ice may be sent to S.E. S inner & Sons, 145 Lewes Road, Brighton. Tel: 01273 607446. FRYDE - Edmund Boleslaw, on 17th November. aged 76, mourned by many friends. Funeral at Aberystw th Cremator um, Tuesday 23rd November, at 12.45pm. No flowers. Donations to Iorwerth Ward, Bronglais Hospital, c/o D.J. Evans & Sons. Bwthyn, Penrhyncoch, Aberystwyth, SY23 3EH, (tel: 01790 820249). ‘Times 20 Nov was late Ruth Elizabeth, much loved father and father-in- law of Sally, Jane. Christopher, Bob, Nicholas and Carol. Beloved grandfather of James, C ristopher, Nicholas and Josephina. Funeral at 1200 midday 24th November Roman Catholic Church, Market Street, Chichester, followed by burial at Fishbourne Parish Church. Donations to Brighton Dialysis Service. HILEY - Mary Morrison on November 18th, widow of Joseph and mother of Elizabeth, Mollie and Anne, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral at Rawdon Crematorium, Leeds on Wednesday November 24th at 11.30am. No flowers lease. Donations i desired to RNIB Taikin Book Service c/o S ater’s Undertakers, Lister Hill, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5BA. HULME — Suddenl on Tuesday Novem er 16th 1999 at the City General Hospital, Newcastle- under—Lyme, John "Sam" aged 58 years. Funeral arrangements to follow. Enquiries Salt & Son Funeral Directors, 28 Bridge Street, Newcastle- under-Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 2RY, tel: (01782) 617073. MONEY-KYRLE - Ernie, died peacefully after a short illness. Beloved husband of Berendean (nee Anstice) and the late Roona (nee Sinclair), father of Charles and Andrew and randfather of Anna and amuel. Funeral at St Andrew's. Heddington, Wiltshire at 2.30 pm on Friday 26th November 1999. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation c/o E Wooten & Son, 1 North Street, Calne, Wiltshire. raunnu uuu ouuuallun, I4UIl.I, Thembi, Sammy and Annabel. At peace at last. Enquiries to P. Boast of ' Chertsey (01932) 563238. SHEPHERD — On November 19th.1999, Jean F. Shepherd, D.A., dearly beloved wife of the late J.K. She herd, Solicitor, and mat er of Anne (Weatherhead), David, and Kenneth. Funeral service in Kirriemuir Old Parish Church on Wednesday, November 24th, at 1 pm. Warm thanks to the staff of Bonnin ton Nursing Home, Ed nburgh. SHINKMAN — Elizabeth Benn. Died September 20th, 1999, in Washington D.C., after a short illness, aged 92. Survived by her brother Glanvill Benn of Aldeburgh, Suffolk. her sons Dr. Paul G. Shinkman (of Chapel Hill, North Carolina), Dr. Christopher J. Shinkman (of Bethesda, Maryland) and Bernard F. Shinkman (of the U.S. Embassy, Ottawa, Canada), and five grandchildren. The funeral was held in Washington on September 24th, 1999. Donations in her memory may be sent to the Music Program at the Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005, USA. SMUDEK — Jan died peacefully on 18th November 1999 aged 84 in Domazllce, Czech Republic after a short illness. Fondly remembered b his wife Margaret and aughters Ivona and Nicola together with his grandchildren, reat-grandchildren and riends. Funeral Service at All Saints Church, Domazllce, Czech Republic on Tuesday 23rd November 1999 at 1 1.30am. Enquiries to 01488-638615. an .. VENNER — Mrs Marforie Edwina, peacefu ly on November 17th 1999, aged 90. Wife of the late Rev. P.K. Venner of Abbotts Ann and much loved mother, grandmother and great—glrandmother. Funera at 2 pm on Thursday November 25th at Appleshaw Church, Andover, Hampshire. followed by private cremation at Basingstoke Crematorium. Interment at Abbotts Ann Churchyard at 12 noon Friday November 26th. Flgwers pleaselto Halcrow & ons Funera Directors, 6a Bridge Street, Andover, Hants. Tel: (01264) 335255. WILLIAMSON — John James. on 18th November. Dearly loved husband of Alisa, beloved father of Rupert, Toby and Tessa and much loved grandfather. Funeral at St Peter’s, Bridge on Thursday 25th November at 2 pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Patrixbourne with Bridge PCC or St John's Eye Hospital, Jerusalem, c/o Lyons Funeral Directors, 70 Military Road, Canterbury, tel: (01227) 463508. To place death notices, acknowledgements or notices please call 0171 680 6880 WANTED VIOLINIST (Prof) In S.Wales, would like to use and care for valued old violin. 01222 560673 marulu ... . London W21UI.. 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Mr Williamson, known to workers at family-owned St Mildred’s Tannery, Stour Street, as Mr John, died in his sleep at his home in Conyngham Lane, Bridge. He was 70. _ He had been Bridge village . correspondent for the Kentish Gazette for a number of years. Mr Williar‘nson’s mother, Catherine, who became the first woman Mayor in 1938, and his father, Stephen, pre- sented the city with Tower House, the former family home in Westgate Gardens, in 1936. Today it is used by the Lord Mayor. He joined the family firm after reading law at Pembroke College, Cambridge, having previously attended Harrow and spent a year in \-1. (.7? N "i * ,Formr tann owner . r‘ _ , ,- 3 (1 u 4‘ st. R‘ ‘” John Williamson pictured in 1983 with his father Switzerland, perfecting his French and German. He then became the seventh generation of Wiliamsons to join the tannery, when his grandfather was in charge. St Mildred’s Tannery was found- ed by the family in 1791. During his 45 years there, he was joined by his brother, Stephen. They worked in part- nership, with John concen- trating on management and Stephen dealing with the buy- ing and export orders. The tannery employs 160‘ people and deals with 28,000 hides a month. Leather from the tannery is used throughout the world, including in the Houses of Parliament and, aboard the QE2. Many notable visitors to the city, including the Pope, have been presented with books bound in leather from T Canterbury. The councillors’ chairs in the Guildhall are also covered in Williamson leather. In 1963 control passed to Conno11y’s, but the Williamson brothers remained at the tannery helm. Mr Williamson was a man of wide interests who loved Canterbury, introducing visi- tors to the Cathedral as an official guide. He was twice chairman of Canterbury Archaeological Society and was a keen Rotarian, serving as presi- dent. He was president of Bridge History Society and a ' former president of the Canterbury Country Paths Group. He loved travel and research- ing the countries he visited and. frequently accompanied his wife, Ailsa, when her work, as an eye specialist took her to St J ohn’s Ophthalmic Hospital November 25, 1999 11 in Jerusalem. He leaves a widow, two sons, :1 daughter and three grand- children. His older son, Rupert, is chief officer of the Canterbury and Thanet Community Health Council, and his younger son, Toby, is commanding officer of HMS Shetland and former equerry to the Queen. His- daughter, Tessa, lives in Essex. Mr and Mrs Williamson recently celebrated their ruby wedding anniversary. Toby said: “He was a local person in his heart but a worldly person in his mind. “He was always very friendly and welcoming to people and was simply an unassuming gentleman. At the tannery his style was effective from board- room to shop floor." The funeral takes place at 2pm today (Thursday) at Bridge church, where Mr gVi1liamson was a church war- en. . I dies “Q‘~CoP\sf|%(-lv-sLi.A)- - - t /-our L-...\5LE3kIva keg» Sofloct Anniversary ‘celebration , FORMER Davis Cup captain John Barrett, now a BBC commentator, and his wife Angela, whose three Grand Slam titles as Angela Mortimer included Wimbledon in 1961, were guests of honour at Canterbury Tennis Club's 50th anniversary dinner. During the evening, at the St , , , , Mr Barrett presented the - ‘ . . c1ub’s mixed doubles team ‘ ' ' . at B with the county summer . /' 9 championship trophy, which HOLDING COURT: From left, Stephen Woodley, Ray Cannon, Tom Barker, Angela Barrett, Craig Walter, accepting the fl:?ySW;’“ for the ms‘ “me trophy from John Barrett, Isobel Pullen, Stuart Smith, Sally Holmes, Peter Abbotts, Jasper Cooper 25/4820E 15 e 5°’-1' ‘ Lawrence Ground on Friday, . .ast lere lay, ool cost s at 1. To ne ext V. .. “on E.‘ 01227 751366,-Eudy Collins on 751742, or Jenny Haynes on 751702. BRIDGE Correspondent: John Anderson, 7 Dering Road, Bridge, Canterbury, CT4 5NA, phone 830260. WI: The institute is meeting in the village hall on Tuesday at 7.30pm for its Christmas party night. Entertainment and festive snacks will be provided, but members are asked to take a glass and a prize for the raffle. Playgroup: The playgroup has successfully passed its OFSTED inspection. It performed its Christmas play last Tuesday, and is to hold the Christmas party on the last day of term today (Thursday). There are some vacancies for the next term which starts on Tuesday, January 4. For details ring Joanne Watt on 01227 832343. FISH scheme: The pantomime outing on Friday, January 7 at 2.30pm, is now fully booked. Only a Millennium lighting: A total of 17 trees with lights have been purchased from the grant provided by Canterbu.ry council for Millennium lighting. Trees have been installed at first floor level over the High Street and have been commented upon favourably by residents. Parish assembly: The annual parish meeting will take place on March 29 in the village hall at 7.30pm. It is hoped that a speaker from the Canterbury and Thanet Community Health Council will give an update on the alterations to the provision of health care in East Kent. Police liaison: Cllr Hill advised councillors that he had attended a police liaison meeting where it had been reported that crime figures were down, but thattrends indicated a likelihood of increases in the future. Details of a fast track justice system for 10 - 17-yearolds were given along with notification of the appointment of a youth officer for the Canterbury area, in April. Councils had been asked to identify local policing concerns and it was felt that in Bridge, vandalism and speeding vehicles were the two main issues. Competition: Councillors agreed /I that Bridge should again enter'the~" Village of the Year competition in the categories of business; older people; community life. The event replaces the best kept village competition and aims to encourage residents to work together to enhance the quality of life of people who live and work in rural communities. The judges look for features that show the village as public spirited, cohesive, vibrant, friendly and enterprising. Anyone with specific information which may be relevant and which relates to one or more of the three categories for which the village is being entered, should contact the clerk on 01227 832219. e and reserve list is available in case anyone drops out; ring Mavis - Parsons on 832042. Concert: The carol concert by the tely Salvation Army band under the direction of Bandmaster Neeve at ‘ o the primary school was well attended by villagers who sang 7; S1; with great gusto, this being the ist first Christmas event of the season. . The headmistress, Anna Newton, {oly thanked the band and ms; refreshments were then served. Choirs: Carol singing by the local combined choirs will be touring the hostehies in the village tonight E (Thursday) from 7.30. The choir of — St Peter’s Church, Bridge will be '01 singing for charity outside the F99 Bridgeway Stores on Saturday, Pm: from 10.30am. we Gig: Two’s Company will at the Red Lion, Bridge on Sunday night. Presentation: The retirement of 1 Jack Hopkins as verger of St Peter’s Church, Bridge was marked after the morning service on Sunday with a presentation to mm by the Vicar, the Rev Raymond Gilbert, of £100 collected bypa grateful congregation for his past dedication, and also a framed picture of the church as a reminder of his long association with the parish. Afierwards at coffee, everyone had it the opportunity to wish him a long 0f and happy retirement. Church cleaning: Volunteers to go on the rota are still urgently 913 needed. Anyone who can spare a couple of hours occasionally would _ be welcomed; offers to Kathy Y Eynon, 830284. Church services: Sunday, 8am, Holy Communion, St Mary’s Church Patrixbourne; 9.30am, Parish Communion and 6.30pm, s “V Candlelit Christmas carol service, for St Peter’s Church, Bridge; 11am 1'5 Christmas gift service, St _ --= Peter'sTs‘hureh,=Bekesbou“r=ne¢Ha1ii"‘—'* -- 7 Bridge Methodist Church , Christingle service, the Rev David ’ Marshall. COVER MAN: Landlord Chris Maclean is on the front of his calendar 21A/ 61 74E/99 REGULARS at the Plough and Harrow, Bridge, got more than a full measure when land- lord Chris Maclean launched his Millennium calendar yesterday (Wednesday). Subtitled Warts and All! it is a surprising publica- tion to say the least. From its front cover showing Mr Maclean with nothing but a silly hat and a champagne bottle, to the back showing the photog- raphers with nothing but their equipment, it is a humorous tribute to the customers and friends of’ the village pub. Mr Maclean got the idea for his Millennium contri- bution from a similar pro- ject by a Women’s Institute in the north of England. And he did not have much trouble getting the pub staff and other supporters to go along with the idea. “I needed the best photog- raphers I could get, great design and quality print- ing,” he said. “This is our Millennium gesture to the people who support us — nothing was going to com- promise that.” The stunning pho- tographs were taken by Alfie and Trish Jarvis at Nothing barred in pub calendar by Sian Napier their studio in Bridge. Mr Jarvis said he was amazed that everyone was so will- ing to take part. The various months of the year show the staff and friends in poses connected with pubs, including September’s offering of regular Norman Goodman pictured with just a jar of pickled eggs. Monumental Mr Maclean said: “I had the idea in August and the first photographs were taken a few weeks later. We all had such fun doing it. It has been a monumental project and I am still quite stunned that it has actual- ly happened. “All the photographs, in black and white, are pleas- ant enough, but it is the odd ones that make you laugh. “I challenge anyone to look at the one of Norman with only a jar of pickled eggs and not smile.” The calendars cost £10 and are on sale from the Plough and Harrow, in Bridge High Street, in per- son_on1y. All profits from the sales will go to charity. tfiéfi the most of some pickled eggs MR SEP'l‘EMBE1t: Norman Goodman makes 20A/ 61 74E/ 99 L. ;