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Evening Telegraph, 23 February 1983
From the archive of Jean Watson,
Former Nursing Auxiliary at Colton Ward and The Squirrels, Rushden Hospital.
Transcribed by Greville Watson, January 2012
Gift Promises Summer Treat

Earls Barton youngsters presenting cheque
Sister Childs is joined by children Arati and Nicola
to receive the cheque from Roger, Neal and Gregory.

Handicapped children can look forward to a summertime trip to the seaside - thanks to a gift of cash raised by youngsters in Earls Barton.

About 20 mentally handicapped patients from Rushden Hospital's Colton Ward will be enjoying the treat, paid for from the £100.

Members of Earls Barton Church Lads' and Church Girls' Brigade raised the cash during a sponsored walk and at a morning market. They also donated cash from other fundraising activities to the ward the previous year.

The group's company commander, Mr Roger Pickford, visited Colton Ward with his sons, Neal (14) and Gregory (9) to present the cheque on behalf of the other youngsters. It was received by ward sister Sally Childs.

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