Sad Loss Of David Allinson

[laird387]

Sad news from Barry Robinson.

 

"Fifty eight years as a key member of the Richmond Motor Club ended last Thursday with the death of David Allinson. The former Reeth electrical engineer fought health problems for several years and a decision was taken to take up residence in the Rosedale Nursing Home at Catterick where he moved, following a spell in hospital. He was just eighty years of age and a widower for twenty-eight years. He is survived by daughters Andrea, Tracey and son Robert plus seven grand children.

He joined the Richmond club in 1958 and made huge contributions to his club. Holding positions as Scott Trial Secretary, Clerk of Course for national championship trials and also as Yorkshire Centre A-C.U. President in 1986.

Not only did he undertake official duties of the club, he also competed in trials, even the Scott Trial when he rode a 500c Ariel machine. His first Scott Trial was in 1958 followed by eight further attempts.  

The Reeth Three Day trial was hatched by Andrew Brown, Andy Kearton, Kevin Sharp and David Allinson whilst at Fort William, where his trials enthusiasm regularly took him as a support member and later as an official observer at the Scottish Six Days Trial, and also the Loch Lomond Two Day Trial.

His talents also took him to be Head Judge at the fancy dress parties at the Falls Hotel.

His loyalty to the Reeth town ship was reflected in his membership of the Reeth Brass Band and retained member of Reeth Fire Brigade. His sporting interests also focused on Reeth cricket and football clubs. Duties included chief clock winder and choir member for Reeth Congregational Church as well mowing Grinton Church lawns with a vintage self propelled mower. David also attended to the Reeth Christmas tree lights every year, and was a key member of the local parish council. 

Apart from tuning motorcycles in Victor Wallis’s shed he did take his twelve year old son Robert on a 500 Royal Enfield sidecar outfit over Reeth Moor only to get stuck in a wet gully in a cloud of steam. Robert still recalls the instructions from his father on how to get the machine moving.

The funeral service will take place on Monday April 4 at Grinton Church commencing at 13.00."

[laird387]

I knew David Allinson, in my mind he truly represented a Man of the Dales.  He is sure to be missed in the local community and may I express my own condolences to the family at this sad time.