April 18 to 25 2009 sees King's Cross hosting a national festival to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the great demonstration in support of the Tolpuddle Martyrs, without whom us workers wouldn't enjoy the rights we have today. Festival organisers have just confirmed three of the events lined up for the week:
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Islington Weather (BBC)- Thursday: white cloud, Max Temp: 15°C (59°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F)Max Temp: 15°C (59°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F), Wind Direction: SSE, Wind Speed: 6mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1017mb, Humidity: 38%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 05:03BST, Sunset: 20:49BST
- Friday: white cloud, Max Temp: 16°C (61°F), Min Temp: 11°C (52°F)Max Temp: 16°C (61°F), Min Temp: 11°C (52°F), Wind Direction: E, Wind Speed: 7mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1004mb, Humidity: 59%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 05:02BST, Sunset: 20:51BST
- Saturday: white cloud, Max Temp: 17°C (63°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F)Max Temp: 17°C (63°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F), Wind Direction: WSW, Wind Speed: 5mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1011mb, Humidity: 69%, UV risk: moderate, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 05:01BST, Sunset: 20:52BST
- Thursday: white cloud, Max Temp: 15°C (59°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F)
I am shocked and saddened to hear the news of Ryan’s passing. I was always happy to see him when he visited our Section at the university (the Secretariat) – his wonderful smile and his unselfish drive to improve all of the subjects that he so passionately believed in. We need many more Ryan Kemps.
Shared an Office with Ryan Kemp for close on 5 years
Coolest Dude I ever met!
Never afraid to say what he genuinely felt whoever the receiver
Learnt a lot from his passion and vibrancy
The Grateful Dead has lost its extra band member
David Preston