Shipston Award presented to Barbara Bean

Mayor Jackie Warner was delighted to present local resident, Barbara Bean with the Shipston Award at the Annual Town Meeting last month.[nbsp]

Barbara has worked voluntarily at the primary school for 23 years, she is a former teacher and enjoys helping the younger children progress with their reading. [nbsp]

Barbara was also a founder member of the Shipston Widows Group which has become a lifeline for many of the ladies in town who are newly widowed and need to rebuild their network without their sadly missed life partners.[nbsp] The group has gone from strength to strength, with Barbara arranging many events and supporting new members of the group.

Mayor, Jackie Warner, said: “Barbara is a very worthy recipient of the Shipston Award for voluntary work in the town. She has supported many young children with their reading – including my own – and provides valuable support to those who have lost their partners. Congratulations on your award, Barbara.”[nbsp]

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