The first time I met Richard was during a cycling awareness course at Woodside School when I was a "tutor" and struggling with the bike checks in my group! Richard was warm, kindly and incredibly helpful for which I was always hugely appreciative. He really was a gentle giant, bringing humour and self deprecation into our many times together. He was thoughtful and took a genuine interest in others, demanding very little attention for himself or his own needs. His love of rugby and a pint was combined with a gentleness and an ability to communicate with everyone he met. We will miss him hugely xxxx