FROM THE EDITOR’S CHAIR (Continued)
Andy Wood writes: Of course this enforced layoff has caused some considerable disruption to the routine of everybody. No doubt some will have used their time to tackle the "put off" long forgotten jobs and perhaps some of the machinery will bear evidence of this when we are able to resume our motorcycling activities. This current situation has caused a minor explosion of activity on social media with digitised versions of old
pictures and programmes reviving memories for the old and perhaps curiosity and some interest for the young. Motorcycling social or competitive involves people, it's the people we enjoy it with as much as the activity itself. When we can return to some normality in our daily lives, perhaps many will do well to give this element a higher priority by helping to organise and provide enjoyment for others as well as just taking part.
Brian Hodges
We are very sorry to record that Brian Hodges, a long standing member of the OWLS club, passed away on 15th April following a long illness. Brian with his cheery face, was such a character with a great sense of humour and will be sorely missed in the trials fraternity. He could always be found taking videos at various trials taking place in the South East. He was a regular contributor to TSM for many years and his humorous style of reporting is much missed. We send our condolences to his family especially as this has happened at such a difficult time and there will only be a few close family to be allowed to attend his funeral. However, perhaps we can all get together for a memorial service or an event to remember him by at a later date.
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