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Getting active for the Army Community and Events Fundraising Manager Angela Carlucci (THQ) introduces three people who have taken on personal challenges to raise funds

JASON RODWELL

200 MILES ON A BIKE

JASON is doing a 200-mile cycle ride from his home in Doncaster to Wolverhampton and back (a few days later), aiming to raise £400 for The Salvation Army in memory of his late girlfriend, Danielle Kenehan, who died in 2018. The first leg of the ride will be on 4 August, which would have been her 30th birthday.

‘The Salvation Army in Bradford did so much to support Danielle and me in our times of need,’ says Jason. ‘The centres on St Margaret’s Avenue [Bradford Holmewood Corps] and Leeds Road [The Orchard Lifehouse] provided food, advice, time and effort when it seemed like there was no one else.

‘I went through a period of homelessness, and got to know a few of the Army’s workers who walked the streets looking for people in need to try and better their situation. They didn’t judge, they didn’t force their religious values down my throat in exchange for help. Put simply, I wouldn’t be alive if The Salvation Army didn’t exist, and Danielle’s life would have been cut a lot shorter than it was.

‘Workers at the centre closest to where we lived became personally invested in our story. After she passed away, they worked with my family to make sure I didn’t go the same way. I had no income, so all the workers who knew her took me to her funeral and supported me throughout.

‘I can’t think of a more deserving charity to fundraise for or a better way to commemorate Danielle’s birthday.’

Robin at the gym before lockdown

ROBIN LANCEFIELD ROWING THE LOIRE ROBIN began his challenge of rowing the equivalent length of the River Loire on a rowing machine at home on 17 April. He aims to finish on Bastille Day, 14 July.

This is the third rowing machine challenge Robin has undertaken for The Salvation Army. In 2015 he rowed 25 half marathons (a total of 328 miles) and in 2017 he rowed the equivalent distance of Land’s End to John o’ Groats (603 miles as the crow flies). Since 2015 he has raised more than £2,500 for the Army.

Robin says: ‘No holidays to France this year so why not go on a virtual holiday while raising money for The Salvation Army’s coronavirus fund? To motivate myself I decided to row from the source of the Loire to its mouth in Nantes. The Loire is 629 miles long and is France’s longest river. Along the way I shall post pictures and facts about where I end up each day.’ O Follow Robin’s progress at indoorrowingchallenges.blogspot.com

JAN SHAW 10,000 STEPS A DAY JAN and Philip Shaw first came into contact with The Salvation Army when their daughter was born at the Mount Cross Maternity Home in Leeds.

Jan says: ‘The major attending to me was a very tough lady and the captain was a beautiful, gentle lady. It was a much-needed combination at the birth and I’ve had a soft spot for The Salvation Army ever since.’

Jan, who recently turned 79, started volunteering in the Army’s charity shop in Thirsk last year.

‘The charity shop workers are lovely people,’ she says. ‘I appreciate what they do and I believe they do a very important job in Thirsk. I also love being a part of my community. I get a lot of satisfaction from helping out.’

Unfortunately, the charity shops are closed during the coronavirus lockdown, so Jan – and her 13-year-old rescue dog, Willow – walked 10,000 steps a day during May to raise vital funds for the Army in Thirsk. She has raised more than £1,200 through Thirsk’s JustGiving page.

‘I’m the sort of person who needs a challenge,’ Jan says. ‘I need to have a purpose in life.’

O Is there a challenge you would like to take on for The Salvation Army? Go to

salvationarmy.org.uk/tell-us-about-your-event

O Not sure how to fundraise virtually? Go to salvationarmy.org.uk/virtual-fundraising O For help with setting up a JustGiving page, email the Community and Events Fundraising team at challenge@salvationarmy.org.uk or call 020 7367 4819

ARMY PEOPLE

APPOINTED

Effective 4 June O Major David Chadwick, Assistant

Retired Officers Secretary, THQ

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Emerald (55th) O Peter and Hilary Bebbington, Yeovil (26 June)

RETIRED OFFICERS

Birthday congratulations O Lieut-Colonel Geoff Blurton (80 on 17 June) O Aux-Captain Laura Sharples (90 on 17 June) O Lieut-Colonel Mrs Helen Boyden (95 on 18 June)

PROMOTED TO GLORY O David Ward, Sunderland

Monkwearmouth O Junior Club Leader Olive Silcox,

Plymouth Congress Hall O Elsie Campbell, Belfast Citadel O Alan Sibary, Brighouse O Brenda Sibary, Brighouse O Mabel McLoughlin, Prescot O Eric McIlwrath, Belfast Sydenham O Major Isaac Siundu, IHQ O Trudy Baxter, Bromley Temple O Hugh Boughton, Skegness O Aux-Captain Clara Wilson from

University Hospital Wishaw on 23 May O Major Kathleen Wilkinson from her home in Dudley on 24 May

BEREAVED O Barry and Sally Thorpe, Swindon

Citadel, of their son Jonathan O Aileen Ward, Sunderland

Monkwearmouth, of her husband David, Christopher Ward, Canterbury, Alex Ward, Sunderland Monkwearmouth, Lysa Ward and

Mark Davidson of their father O Primary Sergeant Pamela Renouf,

Plymouth Congress Hall, of her mother Junior Club Leader Olive

Silcox O Gillian Greetham, Bedford Congress

Hall, John Sibary and Paul Sibary of their father and mother Alan and

Brenda Sibary O Bandsman Ian McIlwrath, Belfast

Sydenham, of his father Eric O Major Anne Siundu, IHQ, of her husband Major Isaac Siundu,

Blessing Siundu and William Siundu, both Bromley Temple, of their father O CS Margaret Boughton, Skegness, of her husband Hugh O Heather Brooke-Feather, Cradley

Heath, and Howard Wilkinson, Birmingham Citadel, of their mother Major Kathleen Wilkinson

TRIBUTES CYRIL TURNER, BRIGHTON CONGRESS HALL

CYRIL was adopted by a Salvationist couple at Uckfield Corps and learnt to play the trombone when he was 11 years old.

He grew to be a versatile musician and during the Second World War carried a miniature cornet with him, which he had to leave on the beach at Dunkirk. After the war he served as a bandsman, first at Uckfield and then at Brighton Congress Hall.

Cyril married Cath in 1948 and had two sons. He served as YP band leader and later as over-60 club secretary. His thought-provoking words during testimony time are greatly missed.

When his health deteriorated Cyril moved into a nearby care home. He insisted on taking his trombone, which he played from time to time, and when the corps band visited him he conducted them with great enthusiasm.

Just before his promotion to Glory Cyril celebrated his 100th birthday. – BW

MAJOR ANTHONY BUTTON

TONY was born in Finchley, London, and worked in a bicycle repair shop before joining the Barnet Press, where he became assistant circulation manager.

In 1971 he and his wife, Jean, entered the International Training College out of New Barnet Corps as members of the Blood and Fire Session. They initially held appointments in the southwest of England, the Lake District and the home counties, before moving to the Goodwill Department to run centres in Dundee, Nottingham and south London. When the Goodwill Department closed they returned to corps work.

Out of their 42 years of service, 22 were spent in their final appointment at East Ham, including a year of extended service after retirement.

Tony was dedicated to serving the people most in need and did not seek rewards or promotions, wanting only to do his best for the communities in which they served and advocating on behalf of people in his care whenever necessary. He loved Army brass band music, carolling every Christmas and attending band competitions.

Tony is survived by his wife, Major Jean, their sons Adrian, Carl and Lieutenant Christopher, nine grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. He loved spending time with people, especially his family, and was playful and funny with his children and grandchildren.

In a final note to his family, Tony wrote that he had lived doing what he loved. – CB

YVONNE WOOD, IPSWICH CITADEL

THE youngest of 13 children, Yvonne was born in 1940. In 1962 she married Melvyn, and they were blessed with three children, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Yvonne worshipped at Ipswich Citadel all her life. For many years she served as hall keeper, songster and youth club leader, roles in which she took great pride. She was a member of the home league and, after retirement, attended the Cameo club, introducing many to the corps family through her hospitality and friendliness.

Yvonne’s generosity of spirit, and her vivaciousness and ability to live life to the full, were evident to all. She was a good communicator and always spotted people who were in need of encouragement.

She lived life by loving God and others. Even in her final days, she held strongly to her faith, witnessing to those around her. A much-loved member of the corps, she is greatly missed by all. – DC

MICHAEL GREEN, DROITWICH SPA

BORN in 1937 to Salvationist parents, Michael attended Droitwich Spa all his life. He played in the YP band from the age of seven, and was later commissioned as singing company leader and deputy songster leader. He was also a bandsman for 66 years, serving as deputy bandmaster and bandmaster.

During his national service Michael played with the Worcestershire Regiment. He played in the Salvation Army Divisional Fellowship Band, Worcester Concert Brass, Malvern Hills District Brass Band and West Mercia Police Band, which he conducted.

He was interested in sport, playing football in his younger years and bowls for Droitwich Spa in his later years.

Michael married Shirley in 1961 and they had four daughters, twelve grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Shirley dedicated many years to caring for Michael, especially in his final few years of illness. He is greatly missed by all his family and is remembered for his many talents, sense of humour and encouragement to all. – JC

Please note that soldiers’ and adherent members’ tributes submitted for publication should be no longer than 150 words. Good quality pictures will be included with tributes.

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