Margaret Moorhouse aka Peggy Hyde 26 February, 1943 – 4 February, 2026

Liz Downes

I first met Margaret through the Hinchinbrook campaign in the mid-late 1990s and was immediately impressed with her extensive knowledge - not just of the facts and background of the issues, but of how to be most effective - what questions to ask, what points to hammer home, who were the key people and how to approach them. She was almost a walking, talking encyclopaedia and with an energy (both mental and physical) to match. She also seemed almost fearless and I think this really raised everyone else's courage. Her strength of character and purpose was hugely impressive but all of these "fighting qualities" were balanced by great personal charm, a wide smile, a wicked laugh and a great sense of humour. And she NEVER GAVE UP ..... just NEVER!! There were several redoubtable women involved in that campaign (and others closely related) who have also left us and we are the poorer. I like to think (fancifully, I guess) that their spirits are sailing Hinchinbrook's waters under a fair wind, sharing stories, hugs, laughter and unbreakable friendship. Sail on, Margaret.