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Peter Vincent

Today we said goodbye to Peter Vincent, the late Treasurer and longest-serving committee member of the Friends of Bidston Hill. A kind and generous man who will be missed by all who knew him. It will be strange to open the Windmill without him. Caroline said it right in her heart-felt eulogy, reproduced below with permission. Eulogy A letter to Peter from Caroline Dear Peter Well, writing this and speaking at your funeral wasn’t on my bingo card for 2026.I’m pretty sure you’re as shocked as all of us here today. And can I say, I think you’d feel pretty special knowing how many people have shown up for your … Continue reading

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Ron Williams

Our dear friend Ron Williams passed away last week after a short illness. For many years, Ron played a big part in helping keep Bidston Hill and Flaybrick Cemetery suitably maintained for the local community, along with all other volunteers. In addition, every Saturday morning he would head a guided walk through Flaybrick and across Bidston Hill and was very popular with participants, some of which would regularly return time and again. From my knowledge, I think Ron was involved with other local volunteer groups offering his services because he enjoyed this so much. Ron was also the piano/keyboard player with the Northern Rhythm Swing Band, playing at local venues … Continue reading

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