Farewell to Bronwen Evans
Bronwen did not seek nomination for the June 2009 elections;after thirty seven years serving on the council either as Chairman or Vice Chairman, she decided it was time to retire.
She will be greatly missed by all the members especially by Louise Walsgrove, the Clerk. Bronwen's encyclopaedic knowledge of the village and local government administration has been invaluable to Louise; now she has to stand on her own!
Members did not want her departure after so long to go without some form of celebration for all the dedicated work she had done for the village. A celebratory dinner was given in her honour at the Bridge Hotel, Dorrington that was attended by members of the council, past and present. Much to Bronwen’s surprise, just before everyone sat down for the meal, she was presented with a huge bouquet!
She was completely overwhelmed as the bouquet was almost as big as she was – the delight on her face was a picture to behold! Everyone present agreed that it was a wonderful occasion and so fitting to a lady of dedication to the village and its inhabitants.
Good wishes to Bronwen for her retirement!