Hero of Helpston - Jack the Jack Russell

Historically a Helpston Hellraiser - feared by postmen and Delaine buses! Lifetime Helpston resident and village celebrity.

Owners Clarice and Brian Rook of Woodland Lea both died in 2021 within a few weeks of each other. Clarice’s good friend Anna agreed to take Jack - he has always been part of the village so it’s lovely that he could stay here, with Anna taking him through his twilight years. We have all enjoyed seeing

2004-2023 them on their local walks together in recent years. Anna entered Jack into the gala dog show last year and the judge gave him a special 'Hero' award which delighted all the gala visitors, but in particular his devoted carer who has done a remarkable job looking after him.

Clarice and Jack spent hours walking or sitting around the village, especially on the seat opposite the shop and she loved taking him into the woods where he is now at rest. RIP dearest Jack