A celebration of the life of Neil (Tommy) TomlinsonI got to know Tommy around 2006 when I first joined Simon and Jack’s merry band at the Stoop and associated pubs. Despite ‘Tommy’s Law’ he was always interested and empathetic in the ups and downs of life….something that was very much noted. I always looked forward to his company and anticipated getting to know […]
Tommy had many passions, he loved life, he loved cricket, he loved cars (mainly the type that don’t run very well, and often break down…) he loved rugby, but his greatest love, I think, was food and drink. He had a real love of fine food, of fine wine and interesting beers, we spent many, […]
“Why show sympathy and consideration at a friends problems when you can have a good cheap laugh” This has been the guiding rule for us as a group of friends, ever since Tommy declared it, and none of us has complained about the results, despite all, at various times, being at the receiving end. Be […]
One of the infamous cricket matches..G4S vs Clyde & Co… Pretty sure this was summer 2014 maybe? This is how I remember him – always smiling! I’m sure this was the match where after taking 20mins to get all the gear on, then waddling down to the pitch…Tommo promptly bowled me out…so I took another […]
What more to be said that hasn’t already been expressed already?I had the honour of befriending Tommy through our allegiance to Quins and shared many hours with him at The Stoop. While some matches were painful to watch – ok, let’s be honest, more than some – Tommy’s company more than made up for the […]
How will I remember Neil? Gentle and kind, and as I often told him, whilst creasing up over something he’d said, he was one of the funniest people I have ever known. We had so much fun banter in the office, it was a pleasure to go to work. Whenever I organised any event Neil […]
I first met Tommy in the Eel Pie in Twickenham before watching a Quins game with Simon, Andy, Jack & Tom.Subsequently, I had the good fortune to get to know him on one of our Rugby tours to France.Tommy was always the calming influence on the tour exuding a quiet presence. He was a true […]
From Poppins Restaurant staff at Sutton, We’re truly sorry to hear for the loss of Mr Neil he was a true gentleman, it was always a pleasure serving him and his friends (dave&Tim), neil was great character always had the same order every time they came in (TEA&JACKET POTATO) Gone but never forgotten rest in […]
Tommy and I met on our first day at Halliford Boys Secondary School . It was our first lunch break and the prefects had just hung us up by our blazers on some coat pegs. With our legs and arms flailing I turned to Tommy and said “Hi, my name’s Paul and I really want […]
A classic car driver is all about looking the part and that was Tommy. It didn’t matter if he was driving Olly’s E type or his own TR6, he sublimely fitted in, especially when he wore a flat cap, cravat and enduring smile.Inspired by several weekends at Goodwood Festival of speed, Goodwood Revival and a […]