Alan Barber OBE: 11/6/1942 - 16/2/2011

Alan Barber, champion of the people's parks, sadly died on 16th February 2011 after fighting a long-term illness. He fought for many years to reverse the late 20th-century decline in public parks.

To read more about Alan Barber and his life of working in, campaigning for and enjoying parks, please visit:www.parksandgardens.ac.uk/274/explore-31/contemporary-profiles-175/alan-barber-champion-of-the-peoples-parks-366.html   

A memorial service for Alan will be held in the Music Room at Ashton Court, Bristol at 3pm on 3 March. The service will be a celebration of Alan's life with contributions from family and colleagues. For further information, please visit: www.green-space.org.uk/news/Alan-Barber-tribute.php