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As promised and with thanks to the team at Mander Organs, details of the concert on May 12th including the dedicated performance of the Faure Requiem can be found on the website of the Sussex Chorus. www.sussexchorus.org

Many thanks on behalf of all of Bill's family for the wonderful response to the news of his death. The warm, kind and funny memories as well as the admiration for his superb skills have all been much appreciated. Readers here might like to know that Nigel Ogden is presenting a special tribute edition of "The Organist Entertains" on Tuesday 27th June at 20.00 on BBC Radio 2, featuring recordings of Bill from across his career. We also have advance news of a concert performance of the Faure Requiem to be given in Lancing College, Sussex on May 12th 2007, and dedicated to his memory. This concert will be under the direction of Neil Jenkins, and Bill's son-in-law Stephen Varcoe will be the baritone soloist. More details on tickets available nearer the time. Alison Davies

As one of Bill's daughters I have the sad news that he died on March 2nd. His funeral will be on Monday March 20th, Tunbridge Wells Crematorium at noon then St Mary's Church Salehurst, East Sussex (nearest station Robertsbridge 1.5 miles) at 2.30 p.m. We know that many people have happy memories of his organ playing and music making, any recollections here will be most welcome. Alison Davies

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