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RIP Mike Wren (AKA @ChirpyRed / Riviera) - fundraiser in his memory (p5)

PragueAddick
PragueAddick Posts: 22,278
edited April 29 in Charlton Life Announcements
I am absolutely gutted to report the news I just received  from my sister that Mike passed away today after a sudden heart attack.

Many of you will know that Mike established the brilliant Long Pond micropub in Eltham's Westmount Road, and in doing so breathed new life into that tired shopping street, and gave Eltham Park the community pub it had been denied all my lifetime. 

My deepest  condolences to his family -his son posts here sometimes. I don't know how old exactly Mike was, but definitely far too young to to be taken from them.
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  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,360
    Awful news, RIP Mike. 
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,500
    I recall his posts from  while ago .. R I P
  • Rylo
    Rylo Posts: 864
    Just walked past The Long Pond and saw flowers laid outside. Very sad news. RIP Mike.
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    RIP Mike.
  • Bangkokaddick
    Bangkokaddick Posts: 4,327
    Very sad. RIP
  • LenGlover
    LenGlover Posts: 31,727
    Terrible news.

    I saw a post from his son Nick a week or two back and asked after the Old Man. He said he was fine.

    Such a shock for the family. My mother in law died in similar circumstances so I know something of how they must be feeling.

    RIP Mike. Thoroughly enjoyed our banter over the years.
  • Curb_It
    Curb_It Posts: 21,275
    This is horrible news. What a character he was - particularly on here!  

    RIP Mike.  My condolences to all your family.


  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 21,106
    Awful news.

    RIP Mike
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 58,168
    From the Long Pond page

    This is a message on behalf of Nancy, Nick and Jack. Very sadly, Mike passed away this morning of a sudden heart attack. They have decided to open the pub this evening, from 5pm until 8pm, as they believe Mike would have wanted them to. Hope to see you there to raise a glass and remember Mike. 
    Thanks,
    Steve and Kevin

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  • The Red Robin
    The Red Robin Posts: 26,379
    RIP
  • WSA
    WSA Posts: 1,926
    RIP Chirpy

  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,512
    Very sad news.

    RIP
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,767
    Sad news, only went to The Long Pond a couple of times but it was clear he’d made a success of it. 

    RIP
  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,991


    He used to wind me up something chronic on here but wouldn’t wish that on him or his family . 

    RIP 
  • superclive
    superclive Posts: 1,813
    top bloke Mike, got to know him as I live close to the pond and he was always very welcoming and particular kind in welcoming a very large group of my pals in there for an anniversary.  He really began the transformation of westmount road shops and started a great community feel. Thoughts and prayers with Mike's family at this time.RIP
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,287
    edited April 7
    RIP Mike.
    I was his boss @1987.
    Condolences to all the family.
  • JohnnyH2
    JohnnyH2 Posts: 5,385
    Was easily one of the best posters this site has ever had. Genuinely funny guy, whose views on a range of subjects especially Cricket were always worth reading

    RIP
  • lordromford
    lordromford Posts: 7,984
    Sincere condolences to the family.

    RIP Chirpy.
  • shirty5
    shirty5 Posts: 19,433
    RIP Mike. Was talking about his micropub as we was getting close to it on the Upbeats Walk on Saturday 

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  • DOUCHER
    DOUCHER Posts: 8,226
    RIP Mike - went to school with his brother John - Mike was in my brothers year or thereabouts -  must have been circa 57 / 58 ? Tragic 
  • WSS
    WSS Posts: 25,120
    Really sad. One of the greatest WUMs but a top bloke.
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,268
    RIP Mike.
  • Shag
    Shag Posts: 4,578
    RIP Mike, met him in the long pond as in the in-laws live up the road and we chatted like old mates 
    very sad, condolences to all the family 
  • EugenesAxe
    EugenesAxe Posts: 3,581
    RIP
    Thoughts with his family 
  • danny777
    danny777 Posts: 223
    This has come as a shock. He was a very friendly neighbour.
    Condolences to all the family.
    RIP Mike
  • cfgs
    cfgs Posts: 11,518
    RIP 🔴⚪️
  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,429
    RIP Mike and thoughts to the family.
    Sounds like a good bloke.
  • CheshireAddick
    CheshireAddick Posts: 1,321
    edited April 7
    RIP Mike.

    One of our own!
  • Davo55
    Davo55 Posts: 7,859
    Very sorry to hear this. RIP mate.

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