Those of us that new Robin well knew that he was never backward in coming forward with his intentions.  On a trip to Highbury Collage in 1987 to a group monthly talk with Robin in the car, he came straight out and said Richard I’ve put your name forward to the AGM to be our next Chairman; I wasn’t even on the committee at that time!  I was duly elected and spent the next 15 years in the post with Robin’s full support as President.
Always forthright and driven with a passion for the Group’s best interest. I will miss him as a true friend, a confidant and as an inspiration.
Goodbye old friend x   
Richard  
Richard Judd FRAS
Former Chairman & President: Hampshire Astronomical Group – Clanfield Observatory.