| Marie's
conservation efforts still going strong |
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carrying half a tree over her shoulder ( like you do!) |
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Volunteering
isn't just the preserve of young folk, as people can clearly see when
75 year old conservation volunteer Marie Porter is in action. She
happily spends hours getting stuck into making footpaths, felling
trees, dry stone walling and hedge laying, with no signs of her age
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| Marie
armed with spade, wellies and a bucket load of get-up-and-go |
Marie, from Freckleton, volunteers for the British Trust
of Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) and has recently been
nominated for the Volunteer Achievement Awards 2005.
Sonia
Lloyd, North Lancashire Project Officer for BTCV says,
"After 15 years of enthusiastic dedication, no
task has been too formidable, no detail neglected. Whatever
the weather, wherever the location there is no end to
Marie's avid devotion."
"She's
a font of knowledge, not only towards the projects themselves
but also knowing each plant, tree or fungus that is
adjacent to her. Marie's talents inspire and delight
all those whom work alongside her."
"The
pride she takes in her work is obvious to all. Many
stare in awe as they see this unassuming grandmother
type figure doing an outstanding amount of work. Laughing,
chatting and educating as she progresses. Marie
is truly an inspiration to all."
Tell
us all about your volunteering stories!
Email us at lancashire@bbc.co.uk
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Darwen Street
Blackburn
Lancashire, BB2 2EA
Tel: 01254 262411
Txt: 07786 201955
E-mail: lancashire@bbc.co.uk
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