Comments on: Tributes to town stalwart

By: Sally Newman-Kidd

Sally Newman-Kidd — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:50:11 +0000

His family have been overwhelmed and feel very supported by all the good wishes we have received. His funeral will be on Tuesday 16th June at 1pm at St Laurence Church, Ludlow.

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By: Rochelle Russell

Rochelle Russell — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:48:16 +0000

I would just like to say how glad I am to see these comments, I know they will be of some comfort to Sally and the boys, I only wish Graeme could also have known that people thought so highly of him.

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By: Tim Smith

Tim Smith — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:03:11 +0000

I’ve got to agree with Jeremy Spencer. GK made a huge impact on this (then) young magazine writer. A wonderful man for many, many reasons.

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By: Lyn Clark

Lyn Clark — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:41:31 +0000

Graeme Kidd was our mentor and advisor as the South Australian river port town of Goolwa became the first Cittaslow outside Europe. His inspiration and good sense will be missed and we extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends and the people of Ludlow. Many Australians have visited Ludlow because of its Cittaslow status and the support from Graeme Kidd.

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By: Jeremy Spencer

Jeremy Spencer — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:51:44 +0000

Graeme was first drawn to Ludlow from Brum, to the offices above the wine shop that were the offices of the hugely popular games magazine Crash. Many youngsters cut their teeth and learnt thier trade from Graeme in those very offices – some townpeople may even remember the monly mag drop when thousands of copies of Crash would arrive and we had to throw them across the street – between moving cars. Graemw was always the one who felt most guilty for winding up the grumpy traffic warden.
From London to Bath Graeme made an impact on the UK magazine business and amongst those who worked in it. But it is fitting that it is the people of Ludlow who should feel most grateful for his being. Few men, in my experience, could measure up to Graeme.

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By: Debbie Keir

Debbie Keir — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:05:19 +0000

I met Graeme at a conference some years ago when he was talking about Cittaslow and his passion for the movement impressed me then and this encouraged me to get in touch with him when it was decided that the town of Cockermouth wanted to try to join the Cittaslow UK numbers. Graeme visited with us and gave so much valuable support as well as offering friendship. On one visit he brought both boys and they were a total delight, and on a later visit just one came… we missed Bug, on that trip:)

Graeme kept in touch and was instrumental in me visiting Poland on behalf of the Cittaslow UK movement to share in one of the celebrations. I have warm memories of him and truly mourn the loss of a lovely man who seemed to give tirelessly of himself. It has been an honour to know him. Debbie Keir, Cockermouth, Cumbria.

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