EDITORIAL
EDITORIAL
It is with great sadness I write to inform you that our Chief Editor, Peter Coulson died peacefully on Friday evening, 27th March. The news came as a great shock to all of the Chimes team.
Peter had been the driving force for this magazine for the best part of two years and in that time was ceaseless in his efforts to make it as professional and successful as it could be. Whenever any of us needed help or advice he was always on hand to provide it. His attention to detail was remarkable.
I had only worked with Peter for 18 months or so, but during this time I came to know him as an incredibly kind, gentle, humorous and highly intelligent human being. I will remember his unmistakable vocal tones, especially over the many wonderful telephone conversations we had. I am also sure that the rest of the team will have their own fond memories of Peter. He was a man blessed with huge amounts of infectious enthusiasm who left his mark and made a difference wherever he went. We will all miss him greatly.
Our love, support and sympathy go out to Catherine his wife who is very much in our thoughts at this time.
God bless you both.
Steve Tommey
(Cover Drawing - Oak Class. Lea CE Primary. School)
A VIEW FROM THE HILL
Surprise!
Recently I was walking through the forest, roughly west of Wigpool Common, when I heard great crashing sounds ahead of me and there, suddenly, was a white deer tearing across the path some thirty yards ahead.
Now that was a surprise! It was the first time of my seeing one in the Forest of Dean. It was some sight as it dashed downhill in the direction of the gold mine. I believe it to be a doe as it had no antlers.
I am still somewhat annoyed by deer as they are now eating off the pendulous, reachable parts of my weeping willow trees, just coming into leaf which means nothing reaches the ground. However, I recently had a delicious venison dinner, which kind of evens things up. They nibble my pendulous bits and I eat them!
Peter Lockwood
