I attended the funeral of Jack Fairless on Monday.  He was a Labour Councillor in Blackburn for many years and I served him on a number of committees.  Jack was passionate about education, having had a career in teaching and teacher education and was also Chair of governors at Witton Park High School, where I started my teaching career.

Jack was one of nature’s gentlemen and he will be sadly missed.  It was good to see such a good attendance at hi funeral.