R.i.p. Alf Weedon

[Guest]

Very sad news passed on to me by Reg Fearman:

Alf Weedon passed away at 5pm UK time on Sunday the 19th January.

[salty]

Chris Chataway, Bert Williams and now Alf Weedon. What a sad day.

RIP to all three of them.

[Wackie]

RIP Alf, another great character of the sport lost

[PHILIPRISING]

HE was certainly that.

[spiegal]

Indeed a most sad day. Alf was wonderful..almost certainly one of a dying breed. As a newcomer to the Retail side of Souvenirs was back 1970 he was the "Icon" we all learned from. Great company..endless tales and he literally knew everyone..No doubt flogging photos,badges and rossettes just outside the Pearly Gates..RIP old fella..

[Bryn]

A sad day indeed with our sport left to mourn the passing of another of speedway's truly great characters and my thoughts are with his family at this time. Those of us who had the pleasure of knowing him well will never forget him. I fully agree with all the thoughts concerning him expressed by 'Spiegal' above. RIP Alf - it was a honour to have known you.

[Tsunami]

Agree with all the comments said by others. I knew Alf only in his later years when he used to turn up, home or abroad, to take the annual group photo of the promoters of the BSPA during their AGM.

I think he was an invited guest for past services, and he was so easy to talk to even though we had never met before. Always acknowledged you at every occasion.

 

RIP Alf

[greytiger]

Thank you Alf for all the pleasure you gave us,not only your Pics but the laughs we had over the year's..

You will always be amongst the best of our Speedway life in the good old day's

My thoughts are with Betty & Family.

 

Alf Weedon RIP. xxx

 

[Gambo]

^{As others have said, a character and a Gentleman.}

^{I can vividly recall the first words he ever spoke to me on the centre green at Bradford. (My first opportunity to photograph from the inside of a track, thanks to my association with the Speedway Mail.)}

^{I wandered up to the first turn and positioned myself in what I thought was the perfect place, until a voice behind me shouted....}

^{"OY MATE! GET OUTTA MY F*****G SHOT!"}

^{Despite that embarrassing (for me) first meeting Alf would always have time for a chat whenever our paths crossed.}

 

^{RIP Alf.}

 

 

[xmas]

Very sad RIP

[jim the whipper]

This posting from the Not too well thread , Alf Weedon passed away at 5pm UK time on Sunday the 19th January.

I thought the passing of a great charachter deserved a thread of it's own where those who wish to can leave their condolences ,.

Edited January 20, 2014 by jim the whipper

[Vincent Vega]

Sad news indeed. Alf was a great character remember him doing the track shop at Hackney and then Arena with his son Keith. Condolences to his family and friends.

[westhamboy66]

Same as Vincent said. RIP Alf. A great loss

[Guest]

This posting from the Not too well thread , Alf Weedon passed away at 5pm UK time on Sunday the 19th January.

I thought the passing of a great charachter deserved a thread of it's own where those who wish to can leave their condolences ,.

 

This is the previous thread. It carries a lot of sympathy messages as well.

http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=75440

[lucifer sam]

RIP Alf Weedon.

 

All the best

Rob

[The White Knight]

R.I.P. +

 

I did not know Alf - but what a GREAT Photographer.

[topaz325]

RIP Alf.

[Starman2006]

RIP Alf Weedon, very sad to hear.

[Guest]

The Funeral of Alf Weedon is on Wednesday 5th February at 1pm - 1300hrs - at the North Chapel, City Of London Cemetery, Wanstead.

[The White Knight]

The Funeral of Alf Weedon is on Wednesday 5th February at 1pm - 1300hrs - at the North Chapel, City Of London Cemetery, Wanstead.

 

Thank you gustix - I will not be able to make it from up here in Sunderland but your Post shows what genuine people Speedway folk are. It was good of you to Post the information for the benefit of others who may be able to attend.

 

Again - may Alf R.I.P. +