The sad loss of a friend and colleague
It is with great sadness that I have to tell you our dear friend and colleague Geoff Connelly passed away on Saturday morning the 28th June. Geoff had been battling with cancer for just over 6 months and had continued to stay upbeat and working right up until a couple of weeks ago.
Geoff had been a part of Hall-McCartney for 21 years and was well known in the Historic Buildings Industry as the Sales Manager for the Historic Buildings Parks & Gardens Event, (HBPGE), SPAB Magazine, Pinnacle, and BA Magazine. Over the years Geoff has been instrumental in the success of the event which in 2024 saw its biggest attendance on record. Geoff had a hand in almost all the magazines, publications, and projects we have been involved with over the years, including the recent sell out IHBC Annual School in Shrewsbury.
We are all devastated by Geoff’s passing and are thoughts are with all his family, friends and colleagues at this sad time. He will be greatly missed by us all.
We will of course be doing our best to make this year’s event a huge success which will serve as a testament to Geoff’s commitment, hard work and dedication to the show.
With Best Wishes
Managing Director
Hall-McCartney Ltd
