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Congratulations for Debbie Hugh's Sporting Success
Congratulations to Debbie Hugh of The Mount, Buildwas Lane, who has recently achieved a number of sporting successes.
In the 2010 -2011 season, she was ranked number one in the world rankings in her age group for a rowing marathon over a distance of 26.2 miles in 3 hours 13 minutes.
In July she did something few women do by completing an Ironman Triathlon in 14 hrs 29 minutes. This involved a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile cycle ride and then a full marathon of 26.2 miles. Then just to finish off the season, in September 2011 she completed a half Ironman.
Ken Jones collects MBE from Queen Elizabeth
Ken Jones, a well respected resident of Little Wenlock, received an MBE from Queen Elizabeth on Tuesday December 7th 2010, has spoken of his "unforgettable experience".
At the age of 88 years, he was named in the Birthday Honours List in recognition of 40 years service to the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust and to the Friends of the Museum.
Ken set up an audio history group 30 years ago to collect stories of people who lived in the area in the early 1900's, recording them talking about their lives, working practices and conditions.
He said "It was certainly a day that I will remember for the rest of my life, an unforgettable experience. The Queen told me that she had been to Ironbridge Gorge, and remembered it well"
Ken who has written many books about the county, said that local history and the people of the area had driven him on to continue his work.
His IGMT colleagues and his many friends in our village, are proud of Ken's achievement which is richly deserved.
Well done Dot, Jo and Pat - September 2009
For the second year running Miss Dorothy Knott has been awarded the Margaret Eaton Challenge Cup for gaining the highest amount of points in the Cookery Section of the Broseley and District Horticultural and Craft Show. Dot's Shrewsbury biscuits won a first prize, her ginger cake a second prize and her fruit cake a second prize in their respective classes. In the Hand Made Toy class her exquisitely dressed doll carried off the first prize. Jo Hamilton won a second prize for her marmalade and in the photographic classes Pat Hutchings was awarded a first and two third prizes.
Sue Bates wins top award
A resident of Little Wenlock and a long serving Shropshire health practice manager, Sue Bates has won a top national award for her work at Sutton Hill Medical Centre.
She beat off competition from across the UK to be named as the 2007 National Practice Manager of the year, at a gala dinner in Hammersmith on May 3rd.
The award was presented by Andy Burnham, Minister of State (see right).
The judging panel described Sue as “An immensely influential and capable manager, who with determination and compassion, has achieved a huge amount in a deprived area”.
Janet Crisp, the surgery’s primary care development manager who nominated Sue for the award, said
“Sue is a shining light, and the practice is always spot-on. She is an excellent role model”
Congratulations and well done Sue, the village is proud of your achievements.
WI success at local shows in 2008
Congratulations to Miss Dorothy Knott who won six prizes at the Broseley Show. Her clown won first prize in the soft toy section, her ginger cake won a first prize, and her Shrewsbury biscuits second prize in the cookery section, where she also won a cup for gaining the highest overall points. In addition, her rose won a second prize and she was awarded two candle sticks for being the entrant with the highest points who has never won a major trophy before.
Mrs Jo Hamilton carried off a first prize for her marmalade and a second prize for her sponge.
At the Horsehay show, Mrs Rosemary Carter's black currant jam won first prize.
Daily Mail National Gardens Winners
Congratulations to Fiona and George Chancellor of "Windy Ridge", in winning the Daily Mail National Gardens competition for 2008. For those of us who have watched their dedication and enthusiasm in creating the garden over the last 23 years will know that it is a highly deserved recognition of all their hard work.
