Fred passed away on August 29^th at the age of 91. He was a stalwart of the Club and did much for the natural history of Kent for 30 – 40 years. He was chair of the Club’s Executive Committee from 1995-6, and from 2011-13, a committee member from 2007-10, and President from 2001-3. The Club elected him Honorary Member in 2020. Fred played a leading role in the Kent Wildlife Trust as its Chief Executive in the 1980s. He was awarded an MBE in 2011.

Fred’s funeral was held yesterday (September 23^rd) at Vinters Park Crematorium and the cortège was accompanied by a police guard of honour as he served many years in the force, finally as a Chief Superintendent. Members of the Club attended and were able to celebrate Fred’s life.

The wake was held at the nearby Hilton Hotel where I was able to meet his sister, reminisce with her about his life with the Club and earlier days. She has kindly agreed for me to get in touch to complete a full obituary for Fred which is planned to be published in the next volume of the Transactions in the New Year. To that end, I would welcome from members information, anecdotes, memories of Fred and the Club that can be collated into a full article.

Ian Tittley

Honorary Editor

Eric Philp, Keeper of Natural History at Maidstone Museum, 1958-1993, former President and Honorary member of the Kent Field Club died on 8th January 2013 aged 82.