EPPING TOWNSPERSON OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED

The Mayor of Epping, Cllr. Mrs. Janet Hedges has officially presented the award for Epping’s ‘Townsperson of the Year 2010’ to Mary Morgan, a truly inspirational member of our community who has held a vast range of voluntary and charity positions in and around the town for a number of years.

I first met Mary and her very supportive husband at the ‘Christmas Alone Lunch’, which she hosts in the Catholic Church Hall at 12pm each Christmas Day. The event is open to anyone who would usually spend the day alone and not only is a four-course lunch provided, but a raft of entertainment is laid on and presents distributed. It really is one of the most magically generous events I have had the pleasure in attending. I have no questioning my mind when I describe Mary Morgan as an unsung hero and an exemplary member of our town. Truly selfless lady with a fantastic personally and a heart of pure gold.

Mrs. Morgan was presented with her award by the Mayor along with Lord Petre, the Lord Lieutenant of Essex and Michael Chapman, Deputy Lord Lieutenant.