Aegre November 2021

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Slea Events

Friends remembered Steve and Chris Hayes, together with Pat Taylor, were privileged to be invited to the dedication by Waterways Chaplain Tina Clark of a beautifully carved wooden statue of a swan on the riverbank in South Kyme.

and their friendship with individuals goes back decades and provides many happy memories. As the ceremony took place an otter made a rare appearance. Additional carvings along the towpath, in the form of “symbolic mooring posts”, depict local wildlife and add to the enjoyment of a walk through the village. TC & SH.

The swan was created by Mick Burns and funded by local residents in memory of John and Jean Morris, long-time residents of the village who did so much for the community and wildlife there. Over the years they rescued and cared for many injured swans, so the memorial was particularly fitting. Both were always supportive of the Sleaford Navigation Trust Page 16 Aegre 161 - November 2021


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