Message from Fay Gooch Barming Parish Council.

Barming Parish Council is a member of the Kent Association of Local Councils – KALC. Each year KALC runs a Community Award Scheme, inviting nominations for a Community Award to acknowledge and give recognition to those that have made a significant contribution to their local community.

The successful nominee (s) receives a framed certificate signed by the Chairman of Kent County Council and the Chairman of KALC. It should be presented by the parish council Chairman at the annual meeting. We had ours in April, but Wil was on his sabbatical, so we thought the Church Cream Tea event would be an ideal opportunity to present the award. Unfortunately, we were limited to 30 words, which was very difficult, but the certificate reads:

“Barming Parish Council would like to nominate Reverend Wil North for a KALC Community Award for sustained and positive contribution to all members of our community, dedication to the well-being of youngsters e.g. setting up a football club; as Chair of Governors, successfully leading Barming School through major change