I first met bill

I first met bill in 1979 when we started the hall farm residence association to try and address the problems that always arise when a new housing estate is been built. This association was very successfully in all its endeavours and social functions that it held. This was due in no small way to bills involvement.
We next went onto building a neighbourhood centre the youth and residence for the hall farm estate. This building is still in use and a thriving as it meets the needs of the youth and residence of today, even more so today. Then Bill and I moved onto our next project “Ryhope Development Trust” as we felt that Ryhope had been neglected by the Local Authority in the past. We were successfully in securing over £250,000 to improve the main Ryhope Street and local businesses. The Trust. Has gone from strength to strength due to Bill's vision and enthusiasms.
Bill was always a great favourite with all my family and we have fond memories of his time with us. Some of our best ideas came after we had indulged in a few glasses of malt whiskey which we shared together on may occasions. One of my best memories of bill was during his last visit to our house when he shared the good new that he had the all clear from cancer. Ann was so delighted that she got a sponge cake and lit a candle to celebrate. I wish to end by sending you all our deepest sympathies and wish we could be with you on Friday.

Love Anne, Ross and Family X