Joe the man
Well, it has to be 40 years ago I met Joe. He was open and blunt about me going to the pub in a suit but I think…
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Thanks Joe for some great nights
Had some wonderful nights with Joe at the Pack Horse. Great memories rekindled by the photos..
Read this memoryFond memories
‘Uncle’ Joe was like a real uncle to me as he has always felt part of our family. I have fond memories of his kindness and of how…
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Back in the 70s during one of many sessions at our house in East Leake, Joe was up dancing with my grandmother Esther whilst my father played the…
Read this memoryMorris support man
I only met Joe on joining with Barebones Morris, 13yrs ago, but he was always supporting in the audience and I remember some very humorous quids from him,…
Read this memoryJoe our mentor l
Joe was more than a mentor, he was a role model, a guide, and a father figure to so many of us in Loughborough. He dedicated his time…
Read this memoryRemembering Joe at the Packhorse
I remember Joe’s singing, his distinctive accent and way of speaking, his sense of humour, and his ability to make people feel welcome at the Pack Horse Folk…
Read this memoryA good man. He cared.
I met Joe well over 40 years ago when I was a welfare rights adviser in Loughborough and he was a councillor. I remember him still, several career…
Read this memoryWetton ,walking and bacon cobs
When I remember Uncle Joe (no relation) it’ will always be up at Wetton in the Peak District. When I was little he’d cycle up through rain and…
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The Galway Shawl
Joe put a lot of effort into running Pack Horse Folk over many years, still runs today under the auspices of Dave Taylor on zoom. I remember Joe…
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