SOMETIMES in life you happen to meet and become friends with people that always leave you with a smile when you say goodbye.

One such man was Duncan Short.

Over ciders – or cups of tea, once! – we would cover an endless array of topics – cricket, family, how to master the cover drive, discussed briefly!

Our chairman for many years at Wellington Cricket Club, then our president, his insurance company over the years, Towergate, was so generous to youth cricket in Somerset.

You could never out-give Duncan – he was humble, cheeky, a dancer of note and a masterful speech giver.

I’ll miss you ‘Dunc,’ the club will – your family are a credit to you, Judith and family. We will always make sure Duncan will never be forgotten. Rest in peace kind Sir.

Graham Sparks

Longroom Barn, Tonedale