We can now let you all know about the outline plans for Joe's funeral arrangements. It will be held over 2 days in Hull and then Blackpool. The exact dates have to be confirmed, once everything is finalised with the authorities concerned and formalities completed.

Joe's very dear friend Leye D Johns at Viva Blackpool has spoken lovingly on BBC Radio Lancashire today https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07hxb5j
and announced the plan. Listen in at 8.25am to catch all Leye's interview.

Joe will spend a night back home in Hull before a horse drawn procession along Hessle Road and into the city before returning to Blackpool for a full town procession and Requiem Mass at The Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church.We will post the exact timings and dates once we have everything confirmed.

Joe loved flowers so please do 'Say It With Flowers' if you are going to pay your respects to 'Our Dear Joe' along the way. There is also a Book of Remembrance at Viva Blackpool's Reception.