So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye ...

In his earlier years Alf was a mover and bone shaker. First on two wheels with the Border City Wheelers. Having won his class in 1948 he donated the Alf Sewell Cup to the BCW and it is still awarded today. Onto two wheels + engine Alf became a scrambler - which cost him a few broken bones and a coupla teeth *ouch*. Up to four wheels after a number of local rallies he was a moving force in getting Team Treadfast accredited for entry to the 1965 Scottish RAC Rally, winning the team prize for that year.

In later life his shed/hanger/dry dock, at his home in Wigton, became a model making centre for radio controlled aircraft, model schooners and other intricately detailed models.

Alf's daughter Mel served 30 years in the RAF where she met and married Barry. Alf's second marriage was to Doreen in 1974. He was also Uncle to Sis and myself.