January 2026

We have received a very sad note from Tessa Abbott letting us know of the passing of her husband Tim on the 20th December 2025.  Tim was a quietly reserved man with a smile on his face at all times. Tim's parents Lance & Barbara Abbott were well known Saluki enthusiasts in the 1960s. Lance was Secretary of the Coursing section of the SGHC. As it happens Tessa (Hope & David Waters' Daughter) and Tim started their relationship on the coursing field. I suppose their parents insisted that they join them for coursing meetings, not wanting to leave their teenage children at home. So you might say with the marriage of the Abbotts and the Waters, Tim's life has always revolved one way or another with the Saluki Club. 

In Tim's business life he was a printer. Until he retired from Trendell's Ltd. his company printed  "The Saluki Book of British Champions.
 
 Recently we met up with him for a 'listening project' session with Tessa, Chris Ormsby and David Steel. It was interesting listening to them reflecting on the past.  Tim related about the deep rivalry between the Abbotts and the Waters. The Abbotts championed the smooth Saluki while the Waters the feathered variety.  I would not be surprised to find out that Tessa and Tim may of found this slightly amusing.  

Tim and Tessa have been fortunate to have have a long and full life.  I know until recently they were keen campers, oft travelling  Our sympathy goes out to Tessa and their two adult children at this very difficult time.  Tim, may you Rest in Peace.  Funeral will be family only.        ​