THE great and good of Hampshire gathered to say their final goodbyes to a longserving former Bishop.

The Right Revd Michael Scott-Joynt, pictured, died last month, aged 71, just three years after his retirement as Bishop of Winchester – a position he held for 16 years.

Around 800 people gathered at the Cathedral yesterday to pay their final respects.

Guests included Dame Mary Fagan, who recently retired as Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Mayor of Winchester Cllr Eileen Berry, and city council leader Cllr Rob Humby.

Bishop Scott-Joynt was renowned for his warmth, intellect and his height, as he stood a full 6ft 7in tall.

He is survived by his wife Lou, two sons and a daughter.

Following the service his family and close friends attended a private burial, conducted by Rt Revd David Sancliffe, former Bishop of Salisbury