I have just heard that Ian Maclaine of the Grove has died.

He had been ill for some time with a series of strokes and heart attacks followed by a cardiac arrest in February.

Since that time he had needed full time care and was affected mentally. The funeral is at Chelmsford Crematorium on Thursday 8th May at 3pm.

JOYCE'S MEMORIAL SERVICE

This will take place in All Saint's Church at 2.30pm on Friday May 2, at 2.30pm. All donations to Essex Wildlife Trust, please.