Youngsters in the nursery class at Middleton Montessori School helped in June 1995 to do their bit for children suffering from liver disease.
To celebrate National Liver Week, they started collecting coins in Smartie tubes. The fundraising idea came from Sharon John, of West Winch, whose four-year-old daughter Hannah and two-year-old son Oliver both attended the nursery.
Before Hannah was born, she was diagnosed as having a cyst inside her liver and when she was only ten days old had to undergo a major operation at King’s Hospital in London. Happily, the operation was a complete success and each year since her parents had raised money for the Children’s Liver Foundation. Hannah is pictured on the right with her playmates. MLNF-9506207
Nursery class at Middleton Montessori School. MLNF-9506207
ALL OUR YESTERDAYS:
June 2001: Colleagues say farewell to Gillian Durrant on her retirement after 25 years with the Women’s Royal Voluntary Services. Gillian, of Clenchwarton, began her voluntary career with Meals on Wheels and ended up receiving an MBE at Buckingham Palace in 1999 – which she is wearing in this picture taken at a surprise party arranged for her at Lynn Magistrates’ Court where the WRVS served refreshments. MLNF-010610
All Our Yesterdays features Lynn News lookback pictures.
June 2001: Hundreds of shoppers queued outside Sainsbury’s in Lynn to be the first to view the store’s £3.5 million transformation. The store had been closed for a week for a massive internal revamp and to mark the re-opening £100 was presented to Glenda Skipper, the assistant administrator at Tapping House, Snettisham. In this picture Sainsbury’s staff applaud as the official opening is performed by Tapping House supporter Lauren White (12), who received a bouquet from senior duty manager Paul Hotson. MLNF-0106183June 2001: Standard bearers from British Legion branches throughout Norfolk are pictured on parade during their rally at Hunstanton. An annual event, the Legion rally is hosted by a different branch in the county each year and at Hunstanton there were about 500 members from more than 50 branches represented. It was the first time the resort had been chosen for the rally since 1977. MLNF-0106655June 2003: Around 300 Multiple Sclerosis patients, carers and friends enjoyed a day of fun and entertainment to mark the 50th anniversary of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The event was held in a marquee at Park House, Sandringham, and among the guests was Mike O’Donovan, the MS Society’s chief executive, who is pictured here (front left) with Lady Joan Pound (right of centre), the national vice-president who was one of the organisers. MLNF-0306574June 2003: Yes, it’s Pottermania. Some excited youngsters join in the witchcraft and wizardry at Ottaker’s launch party in Lynn for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. From left are Alex Owens, Kyle Harrup, Ottaker’s manager Bec Lee, Francesca Matthews and Christina Owens. MLNF-0306961June 2005: The Duke of Edinburgh and his grooms get into the swing of the competition as they guide their ponies round one of the cross-country obstacles at the Sandringham carriage driving trials. At the age of 84, Prince Philip showed he was still one of the best in the sport as he tackled the cross-country marathon and obstacle course without a hitch. MLNF-05061162June 2005: After 15 years of supporting young families in villages around the town, the popular Downham Playbus scheme was facing almost certain closure in a matter of weeks following the withdrawal of funding. Making the most of the time left are, from left, Jenny Read (3), Karen Fleming, Philippa Macfarlane (2), Becky Read (3) and Susan Read. MLNF-0506289June 2005: Holding their special certificates are kind-hearted volunteers who gave up their spare time and worked hard to help Gaywood Park Action Group. At the front in this picture, West Norfolk Council community development officer Sharon Ludford presents Nathan Yates with his volunteer certificate, watched by the other recipients. MLNF-05506157
In chronological order above are photos from the month of June in 2001, 2003 and 2005 – as shown in today's (Tuesday, June 21) Lynn News – the captions are within each photo.
