I’m sad to relay the news that Nigel Staddon died on 20th March, aged 93. He was a member of Bedford Club for 57 (!) years, holding several offices and regularly played for the club’s teams. He was always encouraging, especially to the younger members, and had a lovely sense of humour.
Here is a photo of him playing in the Cordon Trophy in 2015 – I remember the wily old fox somehow managed to win from the pictured position!
Here’s a game of his from 1976, with a creative conclusion.
Paul has found this typical struggle in his archives:
And Kevin Williamson has found this as commented …
I’m sure many will have equally fond memories – please feel free to share in the comments.
The funeral will be held at Bedford Crematorium at 11.30am on 4th May.