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RIP Astonian (Alan)

I was also unsure with regards to Alan's condition, but as the old saying has it, "Where there's life, there's hope". I did meet him once, when he came with his son to our house to carry out some small maintenance jobs. But as soon as he saw my guitars, work went out of the window and we spent a hot, sunny afternoon guzzling tea and chewing the fat about music in the 'old days'. Most definitely, quite a character.

Thoughts go out to him and his family.

G
 
Here is the latest news on alan.
Hi Jim Tess just sent this message.

Thank you Jean, hate to say it but i think he begining to slip away from me, at the moment he is waking only for 10- 15 minutes at a time , i feel so powerless, we have been married for 45 years, always together, when lived very close as kids was born in Clarke Street Ladywood,. ask members to keep him in their thought and prayers, he is such a wealth of knowledge and memories, Thank you for thinking of my lovely Alan.xx
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If any members are on Facebook that is where they can leave a personal message that will get through to Tess. Alan Stevens with a lovely photo of him on there.
Bye.
 

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So very sorry to hear the news about Alan, I always enjoyed his interesting posts ranging over so many subjects and areas of Birmingham. I had the pleasure of meeting him when he came to collect some old Brum (Carl Chinn) magazines. Tess my thoughts are with you both at this very sad time.
 
Great news to see that GG Jean is back, such a shame she bought us such sad news, Alan is a tough un, and I wish him well in this battle.
 
Tess, i am truly sorry to hear this terrible news about Alan. I messaged him yesterday to tell him i hadn't been on the site for quite a while therefore not been in touch with him. As he may have told you, i worked in the Forge at Tubes Ltd, some of the same time Alan did his crane work. Up until my not being on the site for a while,Alan and i passed many messages, and memories between us. He is a gem of a man, who never holds back with any information or facts that other members require. I am truly sorry for this to be happening to him, and please pass on my love and thoughts to him. We are Tubes men Alan, workers and friends and always will be. Bless you. Barry.
 
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Here is the latest news on alan.
Hi Jim Tess just sent this message.

Thank you Jean, hate to say it but i think he begining to slip away from me, at the moment he is waking only for 10- 15 minutes at a time , i feel so powerless, we have been married for 45 years, always together, when lived very close as kids was born in Clarke Street Ladywood,. ask members to keep him in their thought and prayers, he is such a wealth of knowledge and memories, Thank you for thinking of my lovely Alan.xx
WqBwhltcB45R8so8AkmUxMw-YH_H1V7DKXoQMJbXYIZPTYRJWo7UaMQGqzxyjmMFFMcSP_pdur0hIJkM1qCl9ObAgNPQAKqdQVrdjdcA3v9cZWGqrBrx=s0-d-e1-ft
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If any members are on Facebook that is where they can leave a personal message that will get through to Tess. Alan Stevens with a lovely photo of him on there.
Bye.
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So very sorry to hear the news.
RIP Alan, Birmingham History Forum legend.

Condolences to his family.
 
Very sorry to hear of Alan's death. A long-serving and engaging member of the forum
 
this is indeed very sad news sincere condolences to alans family...RIP alan....another brummie star lights up the sky tonight

lyn
 
Rest in peace, Alan, and condolences to his family. The Forum won’t be the same without him.

Chris
 
He was at times annoying,always respectful, very very interesting,loved his family, he was a real BRUMMIE.
I feel very sad that we will not message each other again, I shall miss you Alan , Rest in Peace, Alberta.
Condolences to Mrs Stevens and her family.
 
So very saddened to hear of Alan's death. Although we never met, we've known each other on BHF for many years and it was a pleasure to exchange greetings and info with him. RIP Alan, you will be much missed. My condolences to Alan's family - he was a mine of information about Birmingham.

Maurice
 
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