Geoff Thorpe

(1954 -- early April 2019)

Geoff discovered fandom later in life when UK fan Fran Dowd met him online on Library Thing and convinced him that he might enjoy SF conventions. He attended the 2005 Worldcon in Glasgow and was subsequently introduced to the SHSFG. He joined in 2006 becoming a regular, active member hosting Book Club meetings and Christmas parties. He remained a con-goer, attending Eastercons and Worldcons as well as a host of smaller cons in the UK and continental Europe. He took an active role in fan fund auctions.

He also represented Cambridge University and England in domestic and international Tiddly-wink competitions.

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1954—2019

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