Jo Wallis, Geoff’s daughter, sends a message:
On behalf of my mum Mary, and the rest of our family, we would like to thank all the Rucksacker’s who came to my dad’s funeral; those who came to our house and those able to attend the service, and also to those who have taken the time to ring or write to mum. All have been a source of solace at this difficult time.As most of you will know, dad had Motor Neurone Disease, and should anyone wish to make a donation in dad’s name, we have created a place to do this here https://geoffbell.muchloved.comLooking forwards, Andy Llewellyn and I are hatching a plan to co-host a meet later this year to revisit some of Bell’s Wells.
Dad put on a walk in March 1999 called Dark Peak Wells. Over 14 hours, there were numerous crossings of Kinder and Bleaklow. 42 miles were covered and 14 wells found.
The walks will start and finish in Glossop and mum would be delighted to welcome participants afterwards and will provide some refreshment. I intend finding ‘just a few Bell’s Wells’, Andy is being more ambitious, and plans to find ‘some of Bell’s Wells’. If there is anyone out there who thinks they are tough enough to attempt the full circuit, please let me or Andy know.jo.wallis1@googlemail.com & andy.lou64@virginmedia.com