RachelGorman published Goose Fair organiser Derrick Jacks dies aged 89
Life was one hell of a ride for Goose Fair organiser Derrick Jacks. "He always used to say his life was an adventure he'd like to live all over again," said Catherine Gascoine of her late dad, who died at the age of 89 last Wednesday. "I remember as a little girl it taking more than an hour to walk across the fair because everybody knew him," the 59-year-old added. Looking after the annual Forest Fields fair was Mr Jacks' favourite responsibilities as assistant clerk of...
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