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In memory of Steve 'Parksy' Parkes
It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Steve Parkes, moderator of the Practical Caravan Forum for many years and known to all contributors as Parksy.
The forum became a safe, happy and informative place because of his leadership and guidance. A Black Country man who was true to his roots, he enjoyed caravanning to the full and continued undaunted by physical ill health and setbacks. He was a true gentleman.
Honesty, fairness and compassion were among his best assets. His moderating skills were legendary: unbiased, impartial, sensible, absolutely fair, no favouritism and always even-handed. He could defuse the most complicated