BILL ENGLISH 1957-2018
We were shocked and saddened by Bill’s sudden and unexpected death in September. Bill had been an SPBW member for more than 30 years; he was a member of Campden Hill and Central London branches. He joined the National Executive Committee in 2004 as Branch Liaison Officer before taking over as products manager, sometimes covering both posts. He also regularly organised events and helped out at our stands at beer festivals. In any capacity was unfailingly enthusiastic and conscientious. Bill-renowned for his hearty appetite for food and beer – was also as friendly and good natured as person as you could hope to meet. His funeral was attended by SPBW members from around the UK. He will be very much missed.
A full tribute will appear in the next issue of Pint in Hand.
The Society for The Preservation of Beers from the Wood
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The Society for the Preservation of Beers from the Wood (SPBW), founded in 1963, is the oldest consumer-based group interested in stimulating the brewing of, increasing the awareness of, and encouraging the drinking of cask conditioned real ale.