Category: Chapmanslade: People

Death And Funeral Of Alan John Phelps

Alan John Phelps, formerly of Frome and Chapmanslade. Died at home in Warminster 7th December 2019, aged 90 years. The funeral service will take place at West Wiltshire Crematorium, Semington on Tuesday 7th January 2020 at 1.45pm. Arthur W. Mays, Funeral Director, 52 Warminster Road, Westbury, BA13 3PF. 01373 822764.

Death And Funeral Of Patricia Jean Grearson Of Chapmanslade

Patricia Jean Grearson of Chapmanslade. Passed away peacefully at the Royal United Hospital on 4th August 2019 at the age of 88. The beloved wife of the late George Grearson and dearly beloved sister to John, mother to Anita and Martin, Gina and Tim, Carole and Ron. Grandmother to Oli, Fee Bradley, Paul and Aimee, great-grandmother to Toby. Pat will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. The Funeral Service will take place at St. Phillip and St. James Church, Chapmanslade on Tuesday 27th August 2019 at 10:00am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Cancer Research or forward to Arthur W. Mays, Funeral Director, 52 Warminster Road, Westbury, BA13 3PF. 01373 822764.

Has Anyone Any Information On The Ford Family Of Chapmanslade?

Saturday 20th September 2014

Brian Jones writes ~

“I’m related to the Fords of Southcot Farm, Chapmanslade – John Ford (1824-1864), son John (1864-1954) and grandson Percival John (1886-1960).  Percival’s wife Ethel died in Sonoma, California, in 1980 – a mystery! I know a little about them and their wonder horse “Rocket” but the trail has gone cold.  Does anyone know anything about this family?”

*John Ford (born 1864) was famous at equestrian events such as those at the Frome Cheese Show during the 1920s, as was his wonder horse “Rocket”.

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MBE For Chapmanslade Professor In New Year Honours 2014

Tuesday 31st December 2013

Professor Nigel Leslie Brown, FRSE, from Chapmanslade, Wiltshire,  has been made an MBE in the New Year Honours 2014, in recognition of his work. Professor Brown is one of the UK’s leading microbiology academics. He is the President of the Society for General Microbiology, and the Emeritus Professor of Molecular Microbiology at the University of Edinburgh. His award is for services to Science. 

Miss Young Conservative For The Western Area, 1972

Saturday 10th November 2012

There’s an interesting photo on page 32 of today’s Western Daily Press. Taken 40 years ago, in Plymouth,  it shows Tina Beal, of Chapmanslade, who was named Miss Young Conservative for the western area. Tina, who is mentioned as a keen cook, and a hairdresser with a salon in Nunney, said “I’m unattached.” So, where is Tina now, unattached or otherwise?

Remembering Tim Richards ~ The Quintessential Professional And Gentle And Most Respected Gentleman

In The Bridge, the monthly magazine for Chapmanslade and Corsley, February 2012, Dennis Barnard, Chairman of Chapmanslade Parish Council, writes:

Remembering Tim Richards
It was with huge regret and great sadness that we heard of the recent death of Tim Richards. Tim qualified as a dentist at the University College Hospital, London, in 1967. He joined the Grants House Dentistry in Willow Vale, Frome, in April 1974, travelling daily from Ilminster. He moved to Chapmanslade in 1975 with his wife, Jean. Sarah was born in 1976, and Jonathan in 1979.

Tim was a brilliant dentist, with a gentle, caring manner and very much appreciated by his clients, partners and staff. Sadly he became ill 10 years ago and fought, very bravely, for all that time.

Tim was a long-time member of Frome Lions, treasurer for many years, and always involved with the annual swim, hay bale collection, the fete, and the Father Christmas float, organised in conjunction with Rotary. The Fun Run was always a huge success and, as numbers grew, Tim saved the day by introducing computerised timings. With the Lions, he helped raise many thousands of pounds for so many good and needy causes.

I was very pleased when I persuaded him to join Chapmanslade Parish Council. He had the ability to think very clearly through every problem, most times coming up with a solution or, at least, the next step forward. Never, ever appearing cross, he was an excellent councillor and chairman for several years.

I am not sure that any of us fully realised what a huge contribution Tim made. Whatever he did, he did quietly and efficiently, wanting everything to be accurate and to be delivered on time. The best example of Tim’s work was with “The Bridge”. With his considerable IT skills, he perfected the art of presenting a great number of adverts in the best possible way. A deadline to meet – every month – for an incredible 9 years, it was a role that he only very recently relinquished.

We all realise that this would not have been possible without the continuing support of his wife, Jean. We send our heartfelt condolences to Jean and her family and we hope they know that Tim will always be remembered for his huge contribution to our villages and also for his work in Totnes, where his skills were very soon recognised and used to their considerable advantage.

Tim Richards, the quintessential professional and gentle and most respected gentleman, will be sadly missed by all who were privileged to know him.