25-06 2022 11:57
wrote:
Without ever pushing himself forward, Nobby was a monumental presence on the Foreign Desk nightside, always read to help, always lightening the atmosphere. Down at the Clyde during the break he was quick to buy a round, quick to enjoy it. Walking holidays with him in Italy and France were a delight. Whatever he did, he was the same dear old Nobby: you just knew what you were getting, and you relished it.
25-06 2022 11:57
wrote:
Without ever pushing himself forward, Nobby was a monumental presence on the Foreign Desk nightside, always read to help, always lightening the atmosphere. Down at the Clyde during the break he was quick to buy a round, quick to enjoy it. Walking holidays with him in Italy and France were a delight. Whatever he did, he was the same dear old Nobby: you just knew what you were getting, and you relished it.