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Town mayor chooses the Friends as his special charity

27th May 2018 by Richard Batson

The Friends have got a new friend in a high place – recently- appointed North Walsham Mayor Barry Hester.

Barry Hester, mayor, North Walsham, civic, charity
North Walsham Mayor Barry Hester who is supporting the Friends during his civic year. Picture courtesy North Walsham Town Council.

He has kindly made us his charity of the year, and has pledged to raise hundreds of pounds during his time in office.

Mr Hester, 60, was mayor two years ago, when he raised £1900, which was split between the local dementia support group – in memory of his mother who lived with the condition – and the parish church First World War window restoration appeal.

After donning the chain once more, the retired civil servant has chosen the Friends to benefit from civic and town council charity events this year.

They will include the civic dinner, Christmas markets, market stalls and tombolas as well as other events he will be discussing soon with fellow councillors and the Friends.

Mr Hester, who lives in Corbett Road, North Walsham, said: “I was looking for a good cause to support and it did not take long to choose the hospital Friends.

“I attended the opening of the hospital’s training suite they provided during my last term of office, and am keen to help them carry on their good work.”

Friends chairman Keith Jarvis said: “We are thrilled to have the support of the mayor. Not only will it bring us more funds to help the hospital and its patients, but it will help raise awareness of who we are and what we do.”

The Friends are currently in talks with the health authorities over plans to improve the hospital day centre and garden patio for the benefit of patients and visiting relatives.

Filed Under: Fundraising Tagged With: Barry Hester, Mayor, North Walsham, North Walsham Hospital Friends

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Keith Jarvis
15 Primrose Close
Trunch NR28 0QH

Tel: 07788 889853

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Angela Batson
30 Beechlands Park
Southrepps NR11 8NT

Tel: 07775 557381

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Carol Willgress
28 Beechlands Park
Southrepps NR11 8NT

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