Swanwick Writers Summer School

Audrey Hopkins

Audrey Hopkins
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Audrey passed away in May 2008.

Audrey was unwell for quite some time but did not let it stop her from doing the things she loved. Many will remember, with pleasure, Audrey's talented performances in the final evening entertainments at Swanwick.

For some memories of Audrey see here

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Gordon Maltby
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Gordon Maltby passed away on Saturday October 20, 2007.

An ardent Swanwicker of many years, Gordon touched many lives in his days at Swanwick.

For some memories of Gordon see here.
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Eileen Jackson
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(1926-2006)

Eileen jackson Eileen (almost 81) died in Ayr Hospital on December 26, 2006.

A long-time Swanwicker, Eileen with her husband John set out from Scotland last August to get to the Summer School, but illness forced the abandonment of the journey.

For some memories of Eileen see here.

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Norman Barnes
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Norman Barnes Norman Barnes passed away on November 4, 2006.

Many Swanwickers will remember his Tuesday Afternoon Excursion walks with pleasure.

For some memories of Norman see here

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Helen Orr
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Helen Orr

Helen Orr passed away in October 2006, some weeks after her husband and Swanwick companion Bob Orr had died.

For some memories of Helen see here.

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Jill Dick
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Jill Dick

Jill Dick was custodian of Swanwick's warchest for many years and a formidable negotiator on behalf of the school.

For many, she was the first point of contact with Swanwick, and was a insightful mentor to those in need of a quiet word.

From her sickbed, earlier this year, she declared an intention of attending Swanwick 2006, but it was not to be.

Her final request was that no flowers be sent on her passing; but instead and if people so wished they could send a donation to the Swanwick Writers Summer School.

for some memories see here

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David Campton
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The death occurred of the prolific playwright, David Campton, on 9th September, 2006 aged 82.

David was a regular member of the School, a main speaker in 1988 and a course leader in 1998. He gave talks on writing for the theatre on six occasions in the 1990s and also showed his prowess on the stage by taking part in the pantomimes.

for some memories see here

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Bob Orr
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Bob Orr was to have been a course leader at Swanwick 2006 but illness sadly caused him to postpone his visit for another time.

Bob passed away in August 2006, some days after Swanwick ended.

For some memories of the man, his humour, and his generosity see here.

Clifford Beck
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Swanwickers Clifford Beck and Julia Pattison at the bridge on the River Kwai

Sadly, well loved Swanwicker Clifford Beck died in July 2005 after a short illness.

It would have been his 90th birthday on November 11th, an apt date for a war veteran, and ex Japanese POW.

For some memories see here

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Roy Bratby
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Roy Bratby
1920 - 2005

Swanwicker supreme Roy Bratby passed away on 15 May 2005.

In Roy's company you were aware of a quiet man with a soft voice which belied the enormous strength of will he possessed and the compassion for other Far East survivors for whose welfare he constantly fought.

for some memories see here