Obituaries

Remembered by many past and present members of the Woodcraft Folk, family and friends. Famous for his camp porridge, Bob was involved with the Woodcraft Folk most of his life. He was a local lad who joined Woodcraft as a young teenager. It was a big part of his life and he became a group leader when Silver Birch and Arkela retired. His love of people and the principles of Woodcraft motivated him. He was a keen camper and loved teaching children folklore and traditional Woodcraft skills.

He is widely loved and remembered by a large number of friends, family, ex-Woodcraft and present members.  A truly great guy!

Dennis Manners

Denis Manners died on January 2nd 2009.He was a member of Woodcraft Folk in the 1930,s and again after the 2nd World War in the Harrow and Watford areas.

Dennis still had contact with old folk members and the ethos of the Folk was part of his outlook on life. A life-long socialist he will be missed by many.

A concert is being organised in His memory in Thame, Oxfordshire, for April.

Maysie Mays

It is with deep regret that Woodcraft Folk records the death of Maysie Mays at the age of 95. A member of Wandsworth District, Maysie is remembered for her time

at camps over the past 45 years. She is survived by her son John, his wife Joanna, grandchildren Paul and Jemma and great-grandchildren Hayden and Jordan.

Betty White

Woodcraft Folk is sad to announce the recent death of Betty White at the age of 86 after a prolonged illness. A tireless community and youth volunteer, Betty and her husband Brian ran Woodcraft groups in Balham, Lewisham and then Blackheath. Betty is survived by her husband, three children, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Ivy Lovekin

Woodcraft Folk is sorry to announce the death of Ivy Lovekin, a supporting member in the Midlands.

Ivy very generously left a legacy of £1,000 to Woodcraft Folk in her will, for which grateful thanks are extended to her and her family. The money will be used to ensure the continuing work of Woodcraft Folk with children and young people across the United Kingdom.