I have so many treasured memories of Alan and the times that we spent together. When Alan and Lesley first joined St. Paul’s, Alan’s sense of humour was fantastic and we had so many chuckles over Mr Bean. Alan was such a talented musician but also an incredible worship leader. I have so much gratitude for the time that we spent together in the worship group and Alan’s encouragement in my development as a musician and member of the worship group. We set up Home Made Studios at Alan and Lesley’s house on Sunnyside Close and recorded a praise tape together that also found its way onto a CD in a later release. I found the CD recently when preparing to move house and it was so heart warming to listen back to the music we had made together back in the mid 90s. These were very special times and throughout the whole time in the praise group, a love of God, playing music and eating pizza together made for a perfect combination. We had so many post praise group practice pizza sessions at Pizza Hut and the Deep Pan Pizza Co on the Pilsworth Industrial Estate. On many a Sunday afternoon, Alan and I would put on our finest lycra shorts and head out for a bike ride around Rossendale. Both on our matching Peugeot mountain bikes, we would pretty much always end up at the small church in Irwell Vale. We got to know Marjorie there who welcomed us each week with endless cups of tea and cake. Alan was an inspirational role model and friend and will be greatly missed. xxx