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Obit: Alan Cormack of Bristol, UK
| cyder_drinker | 16 Jun 03 - 11:44 AM | |
| TheBigPinkLad | 16 Jun 03 - 03:59 PM | |
| cyder_drinker | 23 Jun 03 - 11:23 AM | |
| katlaughing | 23 Jun 03 - 04:45 PM | |
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Obit: Alan Cormack of Bristol, UK
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Subject: Obit: Alan Cormack of Bristol, UK From: cyder_drinker Date: 16 Jun 03 - 11:44 AM This message forwarded on from Dave Rowlands of "Gypsy's Kiss": Alan Cormack, concertina player, singer, member of The Old Fox Band, sailor, artist, etc and stalwart of many Bristol folk music sessions, sadly died in hospital a few days ago. He had been suffering from heart trouble for some time. There is a to be a 'green' funeral at the Woodland burial site near Rudgeway, South Glos, on the afternoon of Thurs 26 June. A tree will be planted to commemorate him. I will inform you of directions and time when I receive more details. Everyone is welcome. This is to be followed by a wake, which is very much what Alan would have wanted. This is to be on Thurs 26 June at the 'Nova Scotia' pub, Alan's 'local'. The Nova Scotia is in Cumberland Basin, Hotwells, Bristol. The landlord is very pleased to be involved, and he is happy to host all Alan's friends and fellow musicians, as Alan was well-known there. Please come along either as a musician or just a friend to celebrate Alan's life. Bring your instruments and voices for a mighty music session. Spread the word to those who knew Alan, and would like to be a part of it, as I don't have everybody's e-mail address. This applies especially to friends & musicians in the Bath area. For those that want, the idea is a seamless move from the funeral to the pub, so start whenever you like. The landlord is applying for an extension (till midnight). Dave Rowlands |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Alan Cormack of Bristol, UK From: TheBigPinkLad Date: 16 Jun 03 - 03:59 PM I didn't know Alan but it sounds like you're giving him a great send off. I had some happy times down in your neck of the woods, first with the Bath Blues Festival at Shepton Mallet in 1971 then over the next few years with one of my favourite bands, Stackridge. There's still a few rhubarb thrashers around, perhaps they'll turn up and give Alan a farewell tune. Best wishes. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Alan Cormack of Bristol, UK From: cyder_drinker Date: 23 Jun 03 - 11:23 AM Dave has now forwarded me the funeral details as follows: Alan's funeral will take place on Thursday 26th June at 2pm at the Memorial Woodlands, Earthcott Green, Alveston, Bristol. All Alan's friends and fellow musicians are welcome to attend. From M5 J16 go North on the A38 towards Thornbury. Turn right at the Rudgeway traffic lights onto the B4059 (following brown sign to "Memorial Woodlands") towards Yate. Turn left at crossroads (towards Tytherington), Entrance is 3/4 mile on the left. No flowers please, donations to the RNLI if you wish. Bring an umbrella and stout shoes as there will be some walking. In the evening (about 7pm onwards) there will be a big music session to celebrate Alan's life, in the Nova Scotia Pub, Cumberland Basin, Hotwells, Bristol. Musicians, non-musicians and friends of Alan are all welcome. --Chris |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Alan Cormack of Bristol, UK From: katlaughing Date: 23 Jun 03 - 04:45 PM refresh |
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