We have been discussing having a memorial service for Vicky in Brighton or Ditchling, on 3rd October, which would have been her 90th birthday. Times are uncertain but we would love to do it, as Vicky was very keen on the idea of a party and a slap-up tea. It would be useful if anyone reading this could send me a quick email on josiedarling@hotmail.com to say if they could come on that date or not, as a vague idea of numbers would be helpful for choosing the venue. We quite understand if people would rather not come, due to risks of COVID but hopefully, we can go ahead if we follow all the protocols.
The other announcement is a scattering of Vicky's ashes at Niton, Isle of Wight, in mid-August. It is the southernmost point of the Island and a favourite place for picnics when we were young. The silence there is palpable. If you would like to come to this event instead of the Memorial, perhaps you could let me know, but it is a remote spot, so we are only expecting diehard IOW fans to come really, or people there on holiday anyway.
I have started to adjust to life without Vick, but hope she is around, maybe in a glass-bottomed boat looking down on us all, as the poet Billy Collins suggests.
Thanks for reading this, and spread the word about the two events mentioned. I will post more details as soon as they are confirmed.
Josie
