I’d like to express my deepest condolences to Susan, Nick, Alex, Emily and the rest of Neil’s family. Neil always made time for those that sought his help, support and advice. Away from work, he was my regular golf partner and I will miss him terribly along with our regular morning coffees and Friday drinks where the world was put to rights. Neil had a cracking sense of humour, an encyclopaedic knowledge of science, was collegiate and kind. I will never forget our trips as teammates and his indulgence of my foibles in the pub and on the golf course. Neil was an excellent colleague, a mentor and my friend.