The dedication of these volunteers who have given over 130 years' service has been rewarded.
Rewarded - the happy WRVS volunteers Picture: ANNA LUKALA ZTGG21
Medals were presented to seven volunteers from Castle Point who have given up their time to the Women's Royal Volunteer Service.
WRVS driver Ronald Bond and WRVS transport organiser Frank Instone were each awarded a 15-year service medal.
Castle Point manager Pat Windsor said: "We would be lost without them."
Organiser Joyce Lock received a medal as thanks for her astounding 27 years of commitment.
Florence Nicholls, Patricia Pedder and Rosemary Penn all picked up a 15-year medal. It was also awarded posthumously to Hazel Seeley, whose husband picked up the honour for her.
Published Friday July 2, 2004
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