Beryl, sadly, died very recently. I had tried very hard to find her so she could be properly recognised at this, the 100th anniversary TT. However, I was unsuccessful, and it appears she would not have been able to take part due to infirmity.
She was only 71, but I think had crammed a lot into her life.
There will be a tribute to her, for the early birds, on Five Live radio, at 6.00 am on Sunday, in Brief Lives.

"Brief Lives" is available as a "listen again" item for one week after the original broadcast, in case 06:00 is too early.

A short life indeed.It is sad that noboby ever came forward to say that she lived near them,on hearing that she was sought after.Well done Helen

Beryl and Gwen will certainly have plenty to talk about up there.

Beryl was the first woman solo rider at the IOM TT on a 50cc in 1962.

I was lucky enough to see you tackling the mountain circuit, it only seems like yesterday RIP. Beryl.