FAREWELL BRIAN

ANYBODY listening to BBC Radio Cleveland over the last few years will remember the voice of "Brian from Great Ayton".

Brian, who passed away recently, was passionate about where he lived and especially pensioner issues.

He attended all the meetings held by Cleveland Pensioners' Forum and supported the many campaigns such as saving post offices, free bus passes, free healthcare and many more.

Brian was a wonderful human being who cared so much about others.

Even though he was unwell, he came along to show his support for my Motor Neurone Disease sponsored beach walk.

He greeted me with a big hug. It will be my last abiding memory of him.

Thanks for your friendship, "Brian from Great Ayton". RIP. - Councillor Mike Findley, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council's older people's champion.