In Memory of Martin Nobbs

We have such fond memories of Martin (& Christine too) and none more so than in the days immediately before our wedding - particularly manically searching for and buying hundreds of flowers!! And at our wedding too - such kind, generous and positive people to share it with. We will miss you, Martin, and will raise a glass to you often. With much love, Gem, Martin, James & Ebba x

I knew Martin from when we pedaled kids tricycles through our youth - cricket on the green opposite his house in Orpington and then with Locksbottom cricket club plus irresponsible youth stuff; sounds as though he continued to enjoy the rest of his life in the same way. David

Hi Jonathan. THis our draft tribute to Martin. So many memories. Having our first pint together in the Peacock on Martins' arrival in Bakewell..Staying with Martins mum in Orpington prior to my 1st Rugby International( at Twickenham against Wales (the first of many such trips)....Trips across the Channel on his famous booze runs.....Concerts in Sheffield to see 5 Penny Piece,Max Boyce, Tony Bennett and many others.....Getting Martin involved in the Midland Railway Trust as Publicity Officer.....Working for Martin at the Midland Bank Upper Thames Street.....Building Patios....Coast to Coast cycle ride to raise funds for Golden Retriever Rescue......Holidays to North Berwick in Scotland...Two trips to America the first for my sons graduation in Baton Rouge - We all enjoyed it so much we went back and visited the Western States visiting Yellowstone, Grand Cannon, Bryce Cannon etc...New Years Parties at the Pack Horse and the long drunken walk home. Just a few memories we will never forget.

A dear friend who would literally give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He introduced my dad and hence me to rugby! He has a lot to answer to for that. And I have a lot to be thankful for him too. He was there for my first rugby match for Lady Manners. Took us to our first international. Introduced us to Max Boyce. There for my 18th birthday, my 21st birthday, my graduation from Louisiana State University and so many more “firsts” that probably are best not mentioned on this memorial. He will be sorely missed. “Scrum down” and rest easy ole friend.

A decent and generously hearted gentleman who played his sport in the true spirit of cricket and, to his great credit, lived his life in the same way. No doubt he will be watching us all from that great pavilion in the sky to make sure that we do the same! He will be sadly missed.