She put North Berwick Cinema Club on a sound footing with her administrative skills and knowledge of interesting films. We are still going strong. Thanks Ness xx

My first meeting with Ness and Stefan was when they were in the audience at a concert (not BCCB!) in which I was playing and I was struck then by their joyful enthusiasm for music and music-making. I was also struck by their beautiful relationship with one another and it was lovely to see them both playing at BCCB. Ness was always friendly, kind and welcoming at BCCB and we miss her bassoon playing. Thank you, Ness.

Definitely been missing my ally and sounding board - you were the one who could, and would, tell me I was nuts or if I wasn't nuts then at least we knew there were two of us that were right/wrong! It was enjoyable to work with you, and not just because we were generally in agreement (and right!), more that you were a great sounding board and cheerleader. Thanks

Remembering always your beautiful smile and sense of fun. Also, your barely-there winks and sympathetic glances whenever I fluffed a note (or two!) in the band. You were always so positive and encouraging, you gave me the confidence to carry on playing....your love of the clarinet was so infectious. Thank you so much for that.I still think of you when I pick mine up for a wee tootle. Loved listening to your stories about your travels with stefan, too, such an interesting life you've both led. Thank you for your friendship. You will be remembered. Xx

I will always remember your secret signs to me when we all played in the Trinity Hall and you were keeping me right about when to come in with "Little Brown Jug". I'm sure Jan saw us anyway! I also remember that you said you hated bluebells because they are so invasive. Well, I have a whole host of them under a tree in the garden and I always look at them and think of you. I always will. Thank you for everything.

Thank you Ness for the delicious food when we played in North Berwick in June 2019. It was a pleasure to see your amazing garden and lovely home. I have so many good memories of lockdown Zooms as well as all the times you were the level head in committee meetings! Thank you for coming to my pre wedding get together and for being a part of the band video in the ceremony https://www.facebook.com/bristocommunityconcertband/videos/day-5-of-our-advent-ure-and-were-taking-a-step-back-in-time-to-look-at-some-of-o/709281420801194?locale=en_GB https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=709281420801194 Thank you for sharing your time with us at BCCB xx

My favourite memories of Ness are spending time in her garden in North Berwick. We would just sit and chat for hours in the afternoon about everything and anything. Stef would then join us for dinner. Miss you my dear friend 💕

It was an absolute pleasure to call you a colleague and friend. Your guidance, foresight and clarity of thought will be deeply and sadly missed by me and all your other colleagues.