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Tribute paid to well known face on Spalding's nightlife scene




Tribute has been paid to a well known face on the Spalding nightlife scene.

Fond memories have been shared after Hitpreet Singh Virdee, known by many as “H”, passed away last month aged 44 after testing positive for COVID-19.

Hitpreet, was a former doorman who had provided security to Spalding venues such as The Punchbowl on New Road and XO on Westlode Street, along with Round Table events in the town.

Hitpreet Singh Virdee has passed away aged 44. Photo supplied by XO Spalding. (44238910)
Hitpreet Singh Virdee has passed away aged 44. Photo supplied by XO Spalding. (44238910)

Peter Williams, former landlord of The Punchbowl, worked with Hitpreet for many years and considered him a dear friend.

He said: “He was an absolute gentleman and such a dear and valued friend.

“We first worked together about 15 years ago when he was a doorman and he was at the Punchbowl for five or six years. I’ve always tried to pick and choose the people I want to work with and H became a family friend.

“He had such a great smile, laugh and sense of humour. It’s absolutely gutting news.”

Matt Clark, of Active Leisure which owns XO , says that he is grateful for all of Hitpreet’s work and that he inspired many people.

He said: “This is a deeply wretched episode of a man still in his prime, with a caring and young family taken by this unforgiving virus.

“In our experience H was a passionate and caring person, who inspired and was respected by those who worked for him, and delivered a professional service for those who contracted him.

“We are grateful for his work with us, which grew across our businesses over the years and furthermore to the Round Table, in supporting the charity boxing event and Spalding Festival.

“He will be missed by us as a company, by his team across our venues, and as a friend to call on.

“Our thoughts and sincerest condolences to his family.”



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