Author Archive Mike Pineo

Collyn was a great supporter of Five Star and was President in 2019. He won the Pineo Shield three times in the nineties at North Oxford Golf Club and was a member of Frilford Heath GC. He was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed by his family and friends, particularly those at Five Star Events. Collyn’s funeral took place at Cumnor Church on Weds 18th October 2023. It was attended by many of Collyn’s friends and supporters at Five Star.

Donations in memory of Collyn for Alzheimer’s research UK and Dementia UK maybe made via Collyn’s tribute page.

Some sad news this week with the loss of George Hedges. George was Chairman of Rosy and a former Chief Constable of Durham. He was a great supporter and Vice President of Five Star. He did a fantastic job in leading Rosy for 17 years after his retirement, and they are our 2022 Charity. He was a fine man and will be sadly missed. All Five Star members send their condolences to George’s family.

We are sad to announce that Pam died Thursday 30th December 2021. Pam was the wife of Richard for over 50 years. She had been unwell for a while with Dementia. She was a great supporter of Five Star Events, presenting prizes on many occasions while keeping Richard in order. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Everyone at 5 Star Events are deeply saddened by the death of David Jackson. David was regular at 5 Star, forever cheerful even during his illness over the past couple of years. He was a lovely man who enjoyed company but was always interested in you as a person and your views. He will be sorely missed at 5 Star Events. The Richard Pineo Shield will be held in Jacko’s memory in 2021.

It is with great sadness that the Committee of 5 Star Events report the death of Tim Brooke-Taylor who was their Celebrity in 2018. He was the patron for Child Dementia, the charity supported by 5 Star in 2018.