Pip Powell - The Spokesman |
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Written by John Eager | |||
Wednesday, 10 March 2010 09:50 | |||
All week people have been stopping outside Pip Powell’s cycle shop in the Homend to look at the photographs that have been put in the window reflecting Pip’s life. People have stopped and chatted about Pip, sharing their memories of one of the Ledbury’s true stars. The online community has also been active. A Facebook page was set up by Chris Perkins and joined by 320 people who left their messages of condolence for his family and celebration of Pip’s life and character. Today is Pip’s funeral service at 12:30 at St Michael and All Angels Church. The following is a poem about Pip written by Dave Cartwright: The Spokesman A stone-stepped stairway to heaven: Enamelled Herculean signs, with rust Old ways of life may constantly change, Fathers, who once came as sons in the days Onto the pavement the confusion spills, Occasionally some eager rider is warned And then in frustration a note will appear: The message is clear, but clearly ignored; Tourers and Grifters and old BMX, Committed, yet guileless, Long may he be.
Pip Powell 1930-2010 Ledbury Shopping in the late 1930s by Pip Powell
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It just shows in what esteem that man was held by so many people from so many different walks of life. I felt privileged to be able to attend your funeral, Pip - RIP.