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Room named after community stalwart in Swaffham Published: 10:30, 09 January 2021
A long-serving community-minded man has been recognised with a room being named after him at a community centre.
The Iceni Partnership has dedicated its recently refurbished room to chairman Dennis Tallon, with board member John Ludlow on hand for the ceremony.
Mr Tallon joined the Iceni Partnership in 2003 as liaison manager, before becoming chairman in 2012.
The newly refurbished Tallon Room as a tribute for Dennis Tallon. Picture: Iceni Partnership
The Tallon Room is set to be used three-days-a-week by Age UK for a befriending and hospital buddies service.
Iceni deputy manager Jonathan Reed said: âDennis is very community-minded and has always instilled our need to be a sustainable charity.
Swaffham teamwork to help keep homeless people warm in King s Lynn Published: 15:30, 01 January 2021
Homeless people have been supplied with warm clothing for the cold winter months thanks to the initiative of a community group and business.
Swaffham lions were contacted by Artichoke, a shop in the town, requesting to find a home for scarves and hats they wished to donate.
Tony Lakey, Swaffham Lions welfare chairman, took the donations to the Purfleet Trust homeless charity in Lynn.
Tony Lakey, Swaffham Lions welfare chairman, receives the donations from Artichoke in Swaffham. Picture: SUBMITTED
This follows a series of donations the Lions have distributed over the festive season including, a Christmas hamper, handmade goodie bags and over 300 toys.