The summer forum began with a few moments silence remembering our much loved departed Mike McElroy.

Thanks to Joanna for arranging the venue and refreshments!

Mike Elliott, our resident historian gave a brief but engaging account of the archaeological breakthrough at the Abbey.:

• Work on the new entrance to the Cathedral unearthed some graves including an important looking tomb: could this be the resting place of the missing Abbot –

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It is with profound sadness that I have to report that Mike McElroy passed away on May 8th after his cancer took a major turn for the worst.  I was surprised and grateful when, despite being ill, Michael agreed to be our treasurer at the January AGM.  It is with great regret that he was taken away so soon. 

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