MEMORIES OF TERRY
BY PETE SMITH
We are very, very sad to record the death of our Terry. He died on Sunday 13th October after a long illness. Typically, throughout his illness and despite the difficulties, he managed to come to dance practices and dance outs for as long as he was physically able and, as always, enjoyed being amidst the team. The last morris event he attended was the annual dinner on 22nd June this year.
Terry joined Holt Morris in September 1989, our foundation year, and slotted in seamlessly as a good and reliable dancer. He happily stepped up to organising and participating in events and, with his extensive knowledge of Wiltshire pubs, he was for many years our pub dance out organiser. We have many happy memories of fun times with Terry: those marvellous morris bbqs in the Hopkins’ garden; camping bbqs at Wilksworth Farm on Wimborne Festival trips; pub dance out evenings; the Mount Pleasant Social Club Christmas bash; morris trips and festivals all over the country; and those chaotic and very funny outings to France and Germany.
Terry was a lovely bloke. He radiated warmth, kindness and friendship. He was always there for everyone as a firm friend. Like most of us, he loved sitting and chatting over a beer and made us laugh with his funny asides and pithy common sense. We were very lucky that he joined the side not just because he was a good dancer but also because he was such a great team member, so good for team spirit and such a good character to be around. He represented the best of Holt Morris and we will miss him hugely.
Our thoughts and condolences are with Jo and all in the Hopkins family.