In memory of our dear friend Alf and his wife Denise, with love from Kathy and Stephen Larter.
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Alfred Manktelow (25 Jun 1937 - 3 Oct 2022)
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In loving memory of Alfred Manktelow 'Alf' who sadly passed away on 3rd October 2022
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Rest in peace my mate!
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Sad loss of a popular member of the Wimborne Model Engineers
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Alfred. Thank you for the precious memories that are close to our hearts. You will be sadly missed by many.
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Martin and I have known Alf for over 30 years through our mutual love of trains. Many happy memories of the Brean Sands weeks in the 1990s when he would often have us in fits of laughter at his tales of life on the footplate in the regular days of full size steam on the railways. He was a constant attendee on these meets over many years.
In his last few years driving for Virgin Trains, one Saturday he took Martin and I in the cab with him of a 125, passenger hauling to Birmingham.
We cannot tell you how much he was loved and liked by his many, many friends in the world of trains and model engineering, and doubtless by everyone, everywhere he went.
We have lost one of the best, one who has left us all with happy memories.
He will be much missed and fondly remembered.
We will be paying our respects tomorrow at his funeral, not just from ourselves, but for the many who can’t get there tomorrow to do the same.
Farewell, old friend.
Sue & Martin Parham
Maidstone Model Engineering Society.
October 2022.
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Brean Sands Week 2021 at Yeovil track
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Brean Steamers Week 2021 at West Huntspill Track
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Brean Sands Steamers Week 2021 - Taunton Track
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Brean Sands 2021 - with Nigel Thompson
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When the group from MMES on Sue’s Holidays Including Trains were staying nearby in 2005, Alf kindly arranged for the Moors Valley to open just for us and steamed up for us. Here he is with Martin having a drive.
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North London 2006
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North London, 2008
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Another 2010 pic at North London
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North London Track 2010
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The following are a few pictures of Alf taken over the last 17 years. We have other pictures pre digital and buried in our loft! This one is from 2017 and North London track, Colney Heath where we met regularly most years at the annual Brean Steamers Day
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Lasting memories of your kindness, never forgotten.
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I've had the pleasure of up with meeting Alf on many occasions on the ground level running track events Alf was a good steam and engine man who will be sadly missed by all the members who knew him well.
David Gregson
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Remembering our days with our steam trains over the last 30 years or so
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Kind thoughts and lasting memories are rekindled. Dear 'Alf', with your earthly duties done, rest in eternal peace. From and behalf of 'The New Forest Society of Model Engineers', John Brewer, Chairman.
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Happy memories of a great work colleague and friend. RIP Alfie.
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Will Always have some happy memories of our time’s together
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Brean Sands Week 2021 at Yeovil track
Brean Steamers Week 2021 at West Huntspill Track
Brean Sands Steamers Week 2021 - Taunton Track
Brean Sands 2021 - with Nigel Thompson
When the group from MMES on Sue’s Holidays Including Trains were staying nearby in 2005, Alf kindly arranged for the Moors Valley to open just for us and steamed up for us. Here he is with Martin having a drive.
North London 2006
North London, 2008
Another 2010 pic at North London
North London Track 2010
The following are a few pictures of Alf taken over the last 17 years. We have other pictures pre digital and buried in our loft! This one is from 2017 and North London track, Colney Heath where we met regularly most years at the annual Brean Steamers Day
One of the many happy days we spent with our engines
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