From the left: Miriam Newell, Arthur Pearl, Alex Quinn.

It is with great sadness that we report the sudden loss of our friend and colleague, Mr Arthur Pearl.

Arthur joined the Millennium Farm Trust in early 2004 as volunteer car driver after listening to a BBC Radio Suffolk programme featuring the work of the Trust.

Arthur took a great interest in the activities of MFT and became good friends with the farmworkers and support staff, sharing news and views on growing vegetables, countryside matters and current affairs. Arthur and his wife Beryl also supported the farmworkers and MFT at other events including a pub quiz, a farm walk with FWAG and helping to host an Open Day. Arthur used to work for Scania and his knowledge of lorries and transport was a shared interest with one of the farmworkers. Arthur would always help out with other journeys/events if no other transport available.

Arthur passed away quite suddenly on Friday 5 September 2008. His positive attitude, his caring nature and his total commitment to his work in affording the farmworkers every opportunity to use their skills, to increase their knowledge and to share their achievements with the public, will be missed by everyone at MFT.