In Recognition of Alan Page. Editor of The Village Voice January 2019 – May 2024

Alan took over the Village Voice in January 2019, creating a ‘New Look’ Village Voice, which was very popular amongst readers going by the many, many positive comments he received. Nearly 2,000 magazines were delivered around Tideswell and to fifteen different villages in the surrounding area.

While Alan did not work alone on the magazine, he was indeed the powerhouse. Alan started his working life in Fleet Street, and he brought these skills to The Village Voice indeed creating a mini-Fleet Street in the Peaks! Every month, sitting at his desk, Alan gathered stories, edited the content and ‘look’ of the magazine, made contacts with advertisers and sponsors and thanked those who generously donated money or provided grants. Along with others he even man-handled the stack of boxes as they arrived back from the printers.

However, by the start of 2024, Alan’s energy for the magazine was beginning to be affected by his health (he had been battling with cancer for over 5 years) so he decided to step aside and start succession planning. His retirement celebration in Tideswell Community Hall in May 2024 was the start of some well-deserved spare time and holidays without having to think about stories or advertising! He did travel with his long-term partner Angela, spending time, amongst other places, in Spain and indeed in the week just before he died, Alan was holidaying in Whitby – enjoying life to the end.

Alan loved his time in Tideswell and for his work on The Village Voice and contribution to the village he was presented with a Community Award in 2024, of which he was immensely proud.

Thank you, Alan.

Born Newcastle-upon-Tyne 3rd December 1946, died 21st April (Easter Monday) 2025 in Staffordshire with Angela by his side