Philip Barker RIP - BEF Pots
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Philip Barker RIP - BEF Pots
Just heard the from Philip's great niece that Philip has passed away. More details to follow
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Re: Philip Barker RIP - BEF Pots
That is sad news. I never met Philip but have been aware of his reputation within the society because of the BEF pots connection. I believe he had been unwell for some time.
Rod Smith
Growing a mixed collection of cacti & other succulents; mainly smaller species with a current emphasis on lithops & conophytum.
Growing a mixed collection of cacti & other succulents; mainly smaller species with a current emphasis on lithops & conophytum.
Re: Philip Barker RIP - BEF Pots
One of the unacknowledged heroes of the cactus and 'other succulent' hobby.
If the news is true I shall take it badly. A decade or so ago I was fortunate to be able to be of assistance to Philip when his business was in peril. The manufacturer of BEF pots had stopped production and albeit Philip had endeavoured to replace them he had failed - leading him to consider giving up.
I introduced him to my neighbour who had a plastics factory and whilst the quantities purchased by Philip were small to say the least, my neighbour was prepared to use the production dies that Philip had and also to manufacture new dies to enable certain pot sizes to be made. It is a fact that the very latest BEF pots are some of the best ever quality.
We should be grateful to Philip for his stamina in flogging around the country, to shows, meetings, et al, so that we could have access to these pots. I am sure that after his costs, there would be little for him to show for his efforts.
During my close involvement with Philip in this matter I found him to be a humble, decent man who suffered from enduring illness but was determined that it would not beat him. A great loss.
If the news is true I shall take it badly. A decade or so ago I was fortunate to be able to be of assistance to Philip when his business was in peril. The manufacturer of BEF pots had stopped production and albeit Philip had endeavoured to replace them he had failed - leading him to consider giving up.
I introduced him to my neighbour who had a plastics factory and whilst the quantities purchased by Philip were small to say the least, my neighbour was prepared to use the production dies that Philip had and also to manufacture new dies to enable certain pot sizes to be made. It is a fact that the very latest BEF pots are some of the best ever quality.
We should be grateful to Philip for his stamina in flogging around the country, to shows, meetings, et al, so that we could have access to these pots. I am sure that after his costs, there would be little for him to show for his efforts.
During my close involvement with Philip in this matter I found him to be a humble, decent man who suffered from enduring illness but was determined that it would not beat him. A great loss.
- Chris in Leeds
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Re: Philip Barker RIP - BEF Pots
Very sorry to hear this sad news thoughts with his family
Will B.E.F pots continue ? Philip bought it when it was going last time but I don't know if there is anyone able to continue it for the family
Will B.E.F pots continue ? Philip bought it when it was going last time but I don't know if there is anyone able to continue it for the family
Chris
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FORUM MEMBER SINCE JUNE 2006
Interested in - TURBINICARPUS (Always looking for plants I don't have)
TEPHROCACTUS AND RELATED SPECIES
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Re: Philip Barker RIP - BEF Pots
I met Philip on several occasions when he sold pots at the Zone 9 Conventions. Always remembered me and we had some interesting conversations. A very nice man. RIP Philip
Sylvia in Somerset growing cacti and succulents since 1977
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Re: Philip Barker RIP - BEF Pots
Very sad to hear the news of Philip's passing. I met him a number of times at shows and conventions, and he was always helpful and extremely flexible in enabling me to have the BEF pots I wanted. he was a true gent, and will be missed.
Chris, Chinnor, Oxon, UK
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Re: Philip Barker RIP - BEF Pots
Philip had been in poor health lately, it is sad to think we won't see him again at shows. I have bought many useful things from him, as well as pots, he will be sadly missed.
Obsessive Crassulaceae lover, especially Aeoniums but also grow, Aloes, Agaves, Haworthias and a select number of Cacti.
Re: Philip Barker RIP - BEF Pots
How very sad to hear that Philip has left us. I bought many from from over the years. Thinking of his family.
Jayne H.B.
Growing Mamms, Turbs, Ario`s & a bit of most genera in darkest North Devon. Love Lithops too.Now getting hooked on Haworthia`s & Cono`s.
Growing Mamms, Turbs, Ario`s & a bit of most genera in darkest North Devon. Love Lithops too.Now getting hooked on Haworthia`s & Cono`s.
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Re: Philip Barker RIP - BEF Pots
All that can currently be said is that it is in the hands of solicitors
Peter B,
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NCSS/BCSS member since late 1960's - strong interest in mesembs in general and Lithops in particular, Haworthias and enjoy growing all forms of cacti & succulents
Manchester Branch Chairman
NCSS/BCSS member since late 1960's - strong interest in mesembs in general and Lithops in particular, Haworthias and enjoy growing all forms of cacti & succulents