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OBITUARY
GRAHAM WAGSTAFF
1943–2024
As some of you may be aware Graham Wagstaff of Measham in Derbyshire passed away on January 25th after a battle with cancer.
As a Midland branch member who Joined our Society in 1988. Graham very soon became involved with the branch and the activities it was involved in, he soon established himself within the society.
Graham served on the Midlands branch committee for many years, helping out with the numerous events and shows that were done at the time. He also chaired the North Midland’s DA between 1997-2003 and worked as part of the Strategic policy group that reported to the then National executive committee.
Graham was a very good grower winning prizes throughout the country
at many shows including the society’s National championships on many occasions. Along with being a respected and competent exhibitor, Graham was also a well experienced judge, passing his Judges exam in 1997, judging at all levels.
But many of you may remember Graham for the Talks that he did of which his enthusiasm and motivation was second to none, he was often out many nights a week traveling all over the country he even travelled to Jersey to do a talk.
Graham was a fantastic ambassador for our society, but I could not finish without mentioning Jane, his wife who was always by Grahams side in whatever he did for our society. Our thoughts are
very much with Jane and her family.
Mark Hall BEM, FNVS
Midlands Branch Committee 2024/2025
Chairman
Vice-Chairman
Admin Secretary
Treasurer
Minutes/Membership Secretary
SV Sub-Editor Sponsorship/Publicity
Show Manager
Assistant Show Manager
Show Secretary Cup Steward Trustees Website Events
West Midlands DA
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June Davies, FNVS
108 Watery Lane, Newent, Glos GL18 1PY
01531 822750 / 07484 877627 junedavies648@yahoo.com
Martyn Strange, FNVS
41 Brookfield Road, Churchdown, Glos GL3 2PG
01452 859894 martynstrange@btinternet.com
Sue Meek
60 Lower Meadow, Quedgeley, Gloucester GL2 4YY
01452 545306 sue.meek2013@gmail.com
Jim Styles
5 Cautley Close, Quainton, Bucks HP22 4BN
01296 655457 jstyles@hotmail.co.uk
Ruth Bleasdale
48a Station Road, Quainton, Bucks, HP22 4BT
01296 655375 rbleasdale@quainton.info
Martyn Strange, FNVS VACANCY
Mike Davies, FNVS
108 Watery Lane, Newent, Glos GL18 1PY
01531 822750 mikedaviesveg@icloud.com
Bob Bleasdale
48a Station Road, Quainton, Bucks, HP22 4BT
01296 655375 bobbleasdale@quainton.info
June Davies, FNVS Bob Bleasdale
June Davies, FNVS Martyn Strange, FNVS
Representative
Betty Garbutt
33 Kings Meadow, Clent, Stourbridge DY9 9QN
01562 731110 / 07533238075 thegoodhousespouse@gmail.co.uk Representative
Dave Ridgway
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