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‘Wonderful and charming with abiding love of music’

‘Wonderful and charming with abiding love of music’

‘Wonderful and charming with abiding love of music’

25 February 2024

Chair of Stratford Chamber Music Society and stalwart of the bridge club, Brian Midgley has sadly died aged 86.


Former Tory MP and energetic Stratford town manager dies aged 75

Former Tory MP and energetic Stratford town manager dies aged 75

Former Tory MP and energetic Stratford town manager dies aged 75

23 February 2024

Maureen worked tirelessly to boost tourism, campaigned for a cinema and supported several causes in Stratford.


Town mourns after shock loss of Hannah

Town mourns after shock loss of Hannah

Town mourns after shock loss of Hannah

22 February 2024

Lawyer and mum-of-two Hannah Alexander died suddenly and unexpectedly was “woven into the fabric of Stratford”.


Tributes to John Duckett – Stratford born-and-bred former mayor, boxer and NFU worker

Tributes to John Duckett – Stratford born-and-bred former mayor, boxer and NFU worker

Tributes to John Duckett – Stratford born-and-bred former mayor, boxer and NFU worker

18 February 2024

Former Stratford mayor John Duckett, who has died at the age of 93, was involved with a wealth of organisations in the town.


Tributes to former KES English and drama teacher Pauline Brace who died, aged 95

Tributes to former KES English and drama teacher Pauline Brace who died, aged 95

Tributes to former KES English and drama teacher Pauline Brace who died, aged 95

01 February 2024

Pauline’s son, Matt Brace, has written a lovely tribute to the former teacher who was dedicated to the arts.


Tributes to a father, doctor and sportsman

Tributes to a father, doctor and sportsman

Tributes to a father, doctor and sportsman

27 January 2024

Dr Ken Holley met his future wife in a hockey match between nurses and student doctors.


Champion racer and loving family man will be much missed

Champion racer and loving family man will be much missed

Champion racer and loving family man will be much missed

17 December 2023

Shipston legend and motorcycle Grand Prix world champion of the 1950s Cecil Sandford has sadly died aged 95


Endlessly creative college principal

Endlessly creative college principal

Endlessly creative college principal

18 November 2023

Awarded OBE for his services to agricultural education and conservation.


Tributes to inspiring and much-loved teacher

Tributes to inspiring and much-loved teacher

Tributes to inspiring and much-loved teacher

07 November 2023

Loving tributes paid to Jay Norris, who has died aged 103, an inspiring teacher whose students included Cliff Richard, a lifelong friend.


John Insoll: a true gentleman of Stratford

John Insoll: a true gentleman of Stratford

John Insoll: a true gentleman of Stratford

05 November 2023

A lifetime spent at the heart of the community and elected to Stratford Town Council.


‘The world is dimmer now Haydn is gone’

‘The world is dimmer now Haydn is gone’

‘The world is dimmer now Haydn is gone’

28 October 2023

Tributes paid to veteran RSC actor Haydn Gwynne, known for her TV roles in Drop the Dead Donkey, The Windsors and The Crown, who has died aged 66.


Funeral fund plea for town’s ‘jester’

Funeral fund plea for town’s ‘jester’

Funeral fund plea for town’s ‘jester’

04 October 2023

Donations needed to give Stratford jester and kindly soul Jay Cooper a decent send-off, following his sad death on 15th September


Priest’s life of service to the community

Priest’s life of service to the community

Priest’s life of service to the community

29 September 2023

David was devoted to his family, a man of the people and proud of his West Country heritage.


Hospice founder’s long lasting legacy

Hospice founder’s long lasting legacy

Hospice founder’s long lasting legacy

28 September 2023

Community benefitted from decades of charity work by Francis who met the Queen and King Charles during his long career.


Tributes to the ‘red man’ who created beer festival

Tributes to the ‘red man’ who created beer festival

Tributes to the ‘red man’ who created beer festival

27 September 2023

John Ross, stalwart of the Shakespeare Camra and many Alcester community events has died age 74.


Charming and an absolute gent

Charming and an absolute gent

Charming and an absolute gent

23 September 2023

Lawyer, writer and stalwart of the Stratford dramatic arts community John Jennings, who has died aged 85, is fondly remembered by friends and family


Tributes to much-loved former Archers actor Robert Lister

Tributes to much-loved former Archers actor Robert Lister

Tributes to much-loved former Archers actor Robert Lister

30 August 2023

Tributes have been paid this week to Stratford actor Robert Lister who died on Friday (21st July) aged 79.


Surrounded by family, Katie lost her brave fight

Surrounded by family, Katie lost her brave fight

Surrounded by family, Katie lost her brave fight

23 August 2023

The family of Tysoe mum Katie Pritchard, 37, speak of their devastation after her death from the cancer she so bravely fought


‘A quiet unassuming genius’ – former RSC artistic director Michael Boyd dies

‘A quiet unassuming genius’ – former RSC artistic director Michael Boyd dies

‘A quiet unassuming genius’ – former RSC artistic director Michael Boyd dies

04 August 2023

Theatre director Michael Boyd, who oversaw the building of the new theatre in Stratford, has died from cancer.


Former teacher had empathy and kindness for all

Former teacher had empathy and kindness for all

Former teacher had empathy and kindness for all

30 July 2023

Roger taught at Stratford High School for many years.


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