30 October 2025
Dear Members
It is with great sadness that I must advise you that two club members, John Marley and Rakesh Patel passed away recently, although I have no other details to report.
Rakesh, who passed away earlier in the week, joined the club in May 2022, was aged just 52 and was a regular in the club up to the marked deterioration in his health which curtailed his visits. Nevertheless he did call in from time to time and he did visit the club only a couple of weeks ago. He was well known for wearing about three different football shirts at the same time, often Arsenal, Leicester City and one other!
I will advise further updates when to hand, although I understand that the wake for Rakesh will very likely be held in the club.
The flag is flying at half-mast.
Thank you
Sharon Jones
Secretary
1 November 2025: Funeral arrangements
Good morning,
Details for the service.
It’s this Monday, 8.30 – 9.30am at Christ Church, Barbara Avenue for paying personal respects and thereafter at Gilroes (East) Crematorium 10.00 – 11.00am.
All welcome, but if not possible to attend, there are also details of a live link for the Gilroes service.
Thank you
Sharon Jones
Secretary