tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31588679.post3137268899349638061..comments2023-10-21T16:25:58.899+01:00Comments on Three Score Years And Ten: Peter HeathfieldHarry Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600933854461096745noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31588679.post-81354833353825401112011-09-16T19:10:13.766+01:002011-09-16T19:10:13.766+01:00Harry, I have a nice photo of you and Ann, amongst...Harry, I have a nice photo of you and Ann, amongst others, at Peter's tribute at the Chesterfield Miners Club. Is there any way I can get them to you? Sláinte BrianBrian Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322629497709973774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31588679.post-16945567943952042242010-05-24T15:11:17.481+01:002010-05-24T15:11:17.481+01:00My deepest condolences to his family, friends and ...My deepest condolences to his family, friends and comrades!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00142674310544328013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31588679.post-83647399776621526312010-05-09T16:50:43.041+01:002010-05-09T16:50:43.041+01:00Barbara : It is good to hear from you, but I am so...Barbara : It is good to hear from you, but I am sorry that it is on such a sad occasion. Those who wish to read more about Barbara's role in the strike, should link to -<br />http://dronfieldblather.blogspot.com/2009/11/we-are-women-we-are-strong.html<br /><br />Barbara, we will be meeting again at 8pm tonight, see -<br />http://dronfieldblather.blogspot.com/Harry Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01833380054575757928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31588679.post-52555585847116016572010-05-09T16:39:31.770+01:002010-05-09T16:39:31.770+01:00Lynchbrian90 : I am both sorry and pleased at the ...Lynchbrian90 : I am both sorry and pleased at the same time that it is the death of Peter Heathfield that has put us in touch with each other. Pleased because you were the person who normally invited Peter to speak at the Irish evening and understand as well as anyone what I was trying to say. I am sorry in that it is the sad loss of Peter that has had to take place for us to be back in communication. When it came to playing the tin whistle, your art will never be forgotten. If I have the title correct, then "Rushing Down" was one of the contributions that Peter and the rest of us found so compelling. I understand that Peter is to have a small family service, having left his remains to medical science. But that eventally there will be a memorial for him in North Derbyshire. It would be good if we could again listen to your tin whistle as a way of remembering him. I am in touch with Derbyshire Miners and will try to let you know what is eventually planned.Harry Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01833380054575757928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31588679.post-84933008141380890432010-05-08T21:10:49.546+01:002010-05-08T21:10:49.546+01:00As a striking white collar member of the NUM i saw...As a striking white collar member of the NUM i saw Peter from a distance but his son, John Heathfield was on strike with me for the year as he worked for the NCB as i did. John was always quietly principled like his dad. Peter, Arthur and Mike made a great trio and were staunch in their support and commitment to the strike. I am so sorry that we have lost a great comrade. Barbara Jackson, SheffieldBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610931764590693877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31588679.post-7850084936329749802010-05-07T19:34:37.812+01:002010-05-07T19:34:37.812+01:00As one of the ones, possibly the only one who play...As one of the ones, possibly the only one who played the tin-whistle at the 'WORKERS PARTY'socials I was proud and honoured to have known Peter. We shared songs & socialism sadly abandoned by careerists & opportunists but Peter stayed, 'as constant as the Northern star.' There was no flag of convenience for Peter except the peoples flag!<br />Socialism has lost a stalwart and the workers a comrade and friend. Comrade Brian Lynch, Belfast.Brian Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03219801916451137490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31588679.post-2679148909816490552010-05-07T19:33:14.129+01:002010-05-07T19:33:14.129+01:00As one of the ones, possibly the only one who play...As one of the ones, possibly the only one who played the tin-whistle at the 'WORKERS PARTY'socials I was proud and honoured to have known Peter. We shared songs & socialism sadly abandoned by careerists & opportunists but Peter stayed, 'as constant as the Northern star.' There was no flag of convenience for Peter except the peoples flag!<br />Socialism has lost a stalwart and the workers a comrade and friend. Comrade Brian Lynch, Belfast.Brian Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03219801916451137490noreply@blogger.com