Dear All

It is with great sadness I have to inform you that the Chairman of the South East Essex Group, Rod Birks, died on the 4th November.

Rod was a member of the group from 1997, serving for many years as Treasurer then becoming Chairman.

I have no doubt,because of his long association with rambling, numerous Rochford & Castle Point members will have known Rod. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Rod's funeral wil be held at the Southend Crematorium on 21st November at 3.20pm. I will be attending.

Eddie