Cedric must have been one of the longest serving voluntary observers for the
Met Office of the recent past. Maybe those who knew him can confirm - I
recollect that he started around 1946. His article on the winter of 1947 (in
the March 2003 issue of Weather) certainly bears witness to the detail of his
observations by then.

It is heartening to note the value still placed by many in the Met Office on
the observations by dedicated individuals - people observe in the hope that
their efforts are valued, as Cedric's certainly were. I can confirm that his
article in Weather brought forth a very positive response from many readers.

Cedric also produced remarkably comprehensive annual weather reports - they can
be found in the Met office library and make fascinating reading.

Julian
Julian Mayes, Molesey, Surrey.