May i on behalf of the Pendennis Motorcycle and Light car Club, Falmouth, Cornwall pass on my sincere condolances to his family and friends.
I first met Allan in 1987 when he was commentating on the Classic Racing Clubs meeting at Pembrey. I stopped off at Pembrey to take part in the classic parade to give the bike an airing, before going on to the TT, where Allan had made my dream come true for me to ride in the "Lap of Honour" on my BSA "Rob North Rocket 3" i also rode on 3 occassions after that in the "Classic Laps" the last being in 2000 when Allan was at the helm. To be honest the "Classic Parade" today, is now just a shadow of when he was in control.

In 1989 and 90, he travelled down to Falmouth to take part to take part in the Pendennis Diamond Anniversary celebrations, when we opened up the old pure road racing circuit around the Castle Drive for the first time in 53 years to take part on a "Triton" in the racing motorcycle parades.
In the late 80s he also attended the clubs dinner and dance as guest of honour with his late wife Wyn, and in 2001 the clubs book launch of "Racing Round a Castle" where he was the MC, and most recently in 2005 when the club celebrated their 75th Anniversary, and he was made a life member.
The last email i had from him was earlier this year when he was having treatment and that he was hoping to come down to Falmouth later in the year for a break and to share some time with us but alas this will never happen now.
I found him a wonderful man, who would rub shoulders with the greats of motorcycling and yet have time for the ordinary biker.
Mororcycling has lost a wonderful embassador for the sport, and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.

Rest in Peace Allan. Heaven has gained a commentator of the highest standard. See ya Mate.