https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/hippy/Recent content in hippy on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 06 May 2026 14:17:45 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tributes-pour-in-for-somerset-legend-hippy-kev-and-his-unforgettable-spirit/Wed, 06 May 2026 14:17:45 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tributes-pour-in-for-somerset-legend-hippy-kev-and-his-unforgettable-spirit/Kevin ‘Iceman’ Bailey, a beloved father and free spirit known affectionately as ‘Hippy Kev,’ has been remembered with warm tributes following his passing after a courageous battle with cancer. Kev led an extraordinary, adventurous life that took him across the globe, with deep connections to places like Somerset where his vibrant presence touched many. His daughter, Esmee Bailey, has honoured his legacy with a unique ‘hippy send-off’ that truly reflected the colourful life he led.https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tributes-to-somerset-legend-hippy-kev-celebrate-his-unforgettable-spirit/Wed, 06 May 2026 14:17:45 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tributes-to-somerset-legend-hippy-kev-celebrate-his-unforgettable-spirit/Heartfelt tributes have been paid to Kevin ‘Iceman’ Bailey, a beloved father and Somerset icon, who recently passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Known for his adventurous and vibrant ‘hippy’ lifestyle, Kev’s journey spanned continents and decades, leaving an indelible impression on everyone he met. Kev’s daughter, Esmee Bailey, has organized a “hippy send-off” to honor her father’s extraordinary life and legacy. The funeral was held on Wednesday, May 6, at The Old Chapel in Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent — a poignant day marking what would have been Kev’s 72nd birthday.